Question 1 (19 points)

Question

Match the terms you learned in the Sun with its Description.

Column A
Column A
1.
Superheated gas that makes up the Sun:
Superheated gas that makes up the Sun
2.
The neutral center of an atom:
The neutral center of an atom
3.
When nuclei combine and produce vast amounts of energy; gives the Sun its energy:
When nuclei combine and produce vast amounts of energy; gives the Sun its energy
4.
Solar radiation given off by the Sun travels as these wavelengths, at the speed of light:
Solar radiation given off by the Sun travels as these wavelengths, at the speed of light
5.
A phenomenon in the Earth's sky near the Poles caused by a solar storm:
A phenomenon in the Earth's sky near the Poles caused by a solar storm
6.
The general outward expansion of plasma from the Sun's Corona, in all directions:
The general outward expansion of plasma from the Sun's Corona, in all directions
7.
Large expulsion of both plasma and magnetic field that can cripple Earth's power grids & electronics:
Large expulsion of both plasma and magnetic field that can cripple Earth's power grids & electronics
8.
Tangling mass of Magnetic field/ x-ray energy that twists and breaks off, causing radio blackouts on Earth:
Tangling mass of Magnetic field/ x-ray energy that twists and breaks off, causing radio blackouts on Earth
9.
Darker, cooler areas of the Sun where the magnetic field pops out of the surface.:
Darker, cooler areas of the Sun where the magnetic field pops out of the surface.
10.
The total amount/intensity of solar energy given off by the Sun, causing unequal heating of the Earth's surface is known as _____:
The total amount/intensity of solar energy given off by the Sun, causing unequal heating of the Earth's surface is known as _____
11.
A stage of the sun when there are 100s of sunspots; the Earth receives high amounts of UV and warmer atmospheric temperatures:
A stage of the sun when there are 100s of sunspots; the Earth receives high amounts of UV and warmer atmospheric temperatures
12.
A stage of the sun when there are very few sunspots; the Earth receives low amounts of UV and cooler atmospheric temperatures:
A stage of the sun when there are very few sunspots; the Earth receives low amounts of UV and cooler atmospheric temperatures
13.
Layer of the Sun where all its energy is created through nuclear fusion:
Layer of the Sun where all its energy is created through nuclear fusion
14.
Dense layer next to the core:
Dense layer next to the core
15.
Layer of the Sun where plasma moves in currents:
Layer of the Sun where plasma moves in currents
16.
Layer of the Sun that gives off Visible Light:
Layer of the Sun that gives off Visible Light
17.
Layer of the sun that glows red:
Layer of the sun that glows red
18.
Layer of the Sun that gives heat off to outer space:
Layer of the Sun that gives heat off to outer space
19.
Layer of the OUR Earth that protects us from solar storms:
Layer of the OUR Earth that protects us from solar storms
Column B
a.Magnetosphere/ Atmosphere
b.Nucleus
c.Core
d.Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)
e.Solar Wind
f.Electromagnetic waves
g.Photosphere
h.Solar minimum
i.Convective zone
j.Auroras
k.Total Solar Irradiance
l.Corona
m.Solar maximum
n.Solar Flares
o.Plasma
p.Radiative Zone
q.Sun Spots
r.Nuclear fusion
s.Chromosphere

Answer 1

Here are the matches between terms in Column A and their corresponding descriptions in Column B:

1. Superheated gas that makes up the Sun:
   o. Plasma

2. The neutral center of an atom:
   b. Nucleus

3. When nuclei combine and produce vast amounts of energy; gives the Sun its energy:
   r. Nuclear fusion

4. Solar radiation given off by the Sun travels as these wavelengths, at the speed of light:
   f. Electromagnetic waves

5. A phenomenon in the Earth's sky near the Poles caused by a solar storm:
   j. Auroras

6. The general outward expansion of plasma from the Sun's Corona, in all directions:
   e. Solar Wind

7. Large expulsion of both plasma and magnetic field that can cripple Earth's power grids & electronics:
   d. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)

8. Tangling mass of Magnetic field/ x-ray energy that twists and breaks off, causing radio blackouts on Earth:
   n. Solar Flares

9. Darker, cooler areas of the Sun where the magnetic field pops out of the surface:
   q. Sun Spots

10. The total amount/intensity of solar energy given off by the Sun, causing unequal heating of the Earth's surface is known as _____:
    k. Total Solar Irradiance

11. A stage of the sun when there are 100s of sunspots; the Earth receives high amounts of UV and warmer atmospheric temperatures:
    m. Solar maximum

12. A stage of the sun when there are very few sunspots; the Earth receives low amounts of UV and cooler atmospheric temperatures:
    h. Solar minimum

13. Layer of the Sun where all its energy is created through nuclear fusion:
    c. Core

14. Dense layer next to the core:
    p. Radiative Zone

15. Layer of the Sun where plasma moves in currents:
    i. Convective zone

16. Layer of the Sun that gives off Visible Light:
    g. Photosphere

17. Layer of the sun that glows red:
    s. Chromosphere

18. Layer of the Sun that gives heat off to outer space:
    l. Corona

19. Layer of the OUR Earth that protects us from solar storms:
    a. Magnetosphere/ Atmosphere

This completes all the matches between the terms and their descriptions.