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Crookse ES3
Earth Science Vocabulary Set 3
Question | Answer |
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A positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. | Proton |
A particle within the nucleus of an atom that has no electric charge. | Neutron |
A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of the atom. | Electron |
The bright area that appears to be the visible “surface” of the Sun. | Photoshpere |
The Sun's reddish atmosphere, lying just above the visible “surface.” | Chromosphrer |
The less dense outer atmosphere of the Sun, which at great distances turns into the solar wind. | Corona |
An area on the surface of the sun that appears darker than the surrounding area. These areas have a slightly lower temperature than the surrounding area. | Sunspot |
A loop or sheet of glowing gas ejected from the solar surface. | Prominence |
An explosive event occurring in or near an active region on the Sun. | Solar Flare |
A process that creates tremendous energy in the core of stars by combining hydrogen atoms and producing helium atoms. | Nuclear Fusion |