The Sun's layers
What is the outermost layer of the Sun called?
Corona
What layer of the Sun is visible to the human eye?
Photosphere
Which layer of the Sun lies directly beneath the Photosphere?
Convective Zone
What is the innermost layer of the Sun?
Core
Where does nuclear fusion occur in the Sun?
Core
Which layer of the Sun transfers energy mainly through radiation?
Radiative Zone
What is the temperature of the Corona compared to the Photosphere?
It is hotter
Which Sun layer appears red during a solar eclipse?
Chromosphere
Which layer of the Sun is responsible for sunspots?
Photosphere
What is the primary way energy is transferred in the Convective Zone?
Through convection