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BEES M7L3 vocabulry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fission | when one atom splits into two or more smaller atoms and releases energy |
| auroras | solar particles interact with Earth’s atmosphere, creating colorful lights near the North and South Pole |
| sunspot | a dark spot on the Sun’s surface that is cooler than the rest of the Sun |
| solar flare | a sudden and bright burst of energy from the Sun’s surface |
| solar cycle | the pattern of changes in the Sun’s activity |
| radiation | energy that travels in waves |
| fusion | when two smaller atoms join together to make one bigger atom and releases energy |