a process where two small atoms combine or fuse to form a bigger atom; when this happens a lot of energy is released

the energy that comes from the sun

the center of the sun where all the action happens

surrounding the core is the radiative zone

outside the radiative zone is the convective

Thermonuclear reaction

nuclear reaction where atomic nuclei (the centers of atoms) fuse together to form a bigger nucleus. Reactions only only happen under extreme conditions of high temperature and high pressure—that’s why we call it “thermo-” (heat) nuclear.

a stream of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) that flow out from the Sun into space.

a sudden and powerful burst of energy from the Sun’s surface

term for two special times a year when the sun is at its highest and lowest position in the sky. It creates the longest and shortest days of the year

the position of the sun is exactly over the equator

happens when the difference between high tide and low tide is the smallest. Occur twice a month: first quarter and third quarter moon phases. The Sun, Moon, and Earth form an "L" shape). The Sun’s and the Moon’s gravitational pull are working against each

when the difference between high tide and low tide is the biggest.

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Jones's Sci Vocab 2

Astonomy Vocab Part 2

Question	Answer
Nuclear Fusion	a process where two small atoms combine or fuse to form a bigger atom; when this happens a lot of energy is released
Solar Radiation	the energy that comes from the sun
Core	the center of the sun where all the action happens
Radiative Zone	surrounding the core is the radiative zone
Convective Zone	outside the radiative zone is the convective
Thermonuclear reaction	nuclear reaction where atomic nuclei (the centers of atoms) fuse together to form a bigger nucleus. Reactions only only happen under extreme conditions of high temperature and high pressure—that’s why we call it “thermo-” (heat) nuclear.
Solar Wind	a stream of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) that flow out from the Sun into space.
Solar Flare	a sudden and powerful burst of energy from the Sun’s surface
Solstice	term for two special times a year when the sun is at its highest and lowest position in the sky. It creates the longest and shortest days of the year
Equinox	the position of the sun is exactly over the equator
Neap Tide	happens when the difference between high tide and low tide is the smallest. Occur twice a month: first quarter and third quarter moon phases. The Sun, Moon, and Earth form an "L" shape). The Sun’s and the Moon’s gravitational pull are working against each
Spring Tide	when the difference between high tide and low tide is the biggest.

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