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Crookse ES3
Earth Science Vocabulary Set 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. | Proton |
| A particle within the nucleus of an atom that has no electric charge. | Neutron |
| A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of the atom. | Electron |
| The bright area that appears to be the visible “surface” of the Sun. | Photoshpere |
| The Sun's reddish atmosphere, lying just above the visible “surface.” | Chromosphrer |
| The less dense outer atmosphere of the Sun, which at great distances turns into the solar wind. | Corona |
| An area on the surface of the sun that appears darker than the surrounding area. These areas have a slightly lower temperature than the surrounding area. | Sunspot |
| A loop or sheet of glowing gas ejected from the solar surface. | Prominence |
| An explosive event occurring in or near an active region on the Sun. | Solar Flare |
| A process that creates tremendous energy in the core of stars by combining hydrogen atoms and producing helium atoms. | Nuclear Fusion |