Question

Malia states that a certain layer of the sun is like the main engine of a car, where all the energy required to make the car work is produced.

Which layer of the sun is Malia referring to?

Convective zone
Inner core
Photosphere
Radiative zone

Answer 1

Malia is referring to the **inner core** of the sun. The inner core is where the nuclear fusion occurs, producing the energy that powers the sun, much like an engine produces energy to make a car work. The convective zone and radiative zone are involved in the transport of energy, but the actual energy production happens in the inner core (core).