Question

. What is the order of the flow of energy from its production within the sun until it reaches Earth?(1 point)
Responses

nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents
nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents

nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents; radiation
nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents; radiation

radiation; nuclear fusion; convection currents; radiation
radiation; nuclear fusion; convection currents; radiation

radiation; convection currents; radiation; nuclear fusion

Answer 1

The correct order of the flow of energy from its production within the sun until it reaches Earth is:

**nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents; radiation**

Here's a brief explanation of each step:

1. **Nuclear Fusion**: This occurs in the core of the Sun, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium, releasing energy.
2. **Radiation**: The energy produced from fusion moves outward through the radiative zone primarily in the form of radiation.
3. **Convection Currents**: In the outer layer of the Sun (the convection zone), energy is transported by convection currents, where hot plasma rises, cools, and sinks.
4. **Radiation**: Once the energy reaches the photosphere, it is emitted as sunlight, which travels through space and eventually reaches Earth.

Thus, the full correct sequence should be the second option:

**nuclear fusion; radiation; convection currents; radiation**.