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The Sun
Term | Definition |
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Nuclear Fusion | The process by which unclei of small atoms combine to form a new,more massive nucleus;the process releases energy. |
Sunspot | A dark area of the photosphere of the sun that is cooler than the surroundings areas and that has a strong magnetic. |
Solar Flare | An explosive release of energy that comes from the su and that is associated with magnetic disturbance on the sun's surface. |
Prominence | A loop of relatively cool, incandescent gas that extends above the photosphere and above the sun's edge as seen from earth. |
Core | The core is the very dense center of the sun. |
Radiative Zone | The radiative zone is the layer of the sun through which energy is transferred away from the core radiation. |
Convection Zone | The convective zone is the layer of the sun through which energy travels by convection from the radiative zone to the photosphere. |
Photosphere | The photosphere is the visible surface of the sun. |
Chromosphere | The chromosphere is the middle layer of the sun's atmosphere. |
Corona | The corona is the outer atmosphere of the sun. |