2.5.F - Lesson Review: Solar System - Introduction / The Sun - Introduction / The Sun - Layers and Features Assessment

The Sun's diameter could have _____________________ Earths stretched next to each other.

110

The Sun is ___________ times larger than the Moon, and it is 400 times further away.

400

What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

The planet has no objects in its orbit other than what it contains in its gravity, but a dwarf planet does not.

When the Moon is at its apogee and it passes in front of the Sun, it is called ________________.

an annular eclipse

The __________________ of the Moon is when the Moon is at its farthest point from the Earth.

apogee

Asteroids are primarily found in the belt _____________________.

between Jupiter and Mars

Choose the best answer. Plasma can make its way to the surface of the Sun by movements in the _____________________.

convective zone

Hydrogen fusion, which powers all stars including the Sun, occurs in the __________________.

core

Which of the following are characteristics of the inner planets? (Select all that apply)

high density, dense core, rocky landmass ,moons

Solar wind travels in all directions from the Sun. When it hits the Earth, _________________. (Select all that apply)

it creates the auroras seen as the Northern and Southern Lights, it is deflected by our magnet field of the Earth, protecting us

Scientists were surprised to discover that just like Saturn, all of the Jovian planets had _____________.

moons inner core, mantle, outer surface rings

Select the characteristics that belong to ALL of the outer planets. (Select all that apply)

moons, low density, gaseous, rings

The yellow surface of the Sun is called the ___________________.

photosphere

Specifically, ____________________ are people who study the sun. This is a specialty under the science of __________ __________.

solar physicists, astro physics