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Grade 5 D-2 Sci. Def
Chapter 2 The Sun and Other Stars
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| photosphere | The visible surface of the sun |
| corona | The sun's atmosphere |
| sunspot | A dark spot on the photosphere of the sun |
| solar flare | A brief burst of energy from the sun's photosphere |
| solar wind | A fast-moving stream of particles thrown into space by solar flares |
| magnitude | Brightness of stars |
| main sequence | A band of stars that include most stars of average color |
| universe | Everything that exists—planets |
| galaxy | A group of stars |
| light-year | The distance light travels in one Earth year; about 9.5 trillion km |