- Core: The innermost layer where nuclear fusion occurs, generating the Sun's energy.
- Radiative Zone: The layer surrounding the core where energy is transferred outward by radiation.
- Convection Zone: The outer layer of the Sun's interior where energy is transported by convection currents.
- Photosphere: The visible surface of the Sun, from which most of its light and heat are emitted.
- Chromosphere: A thin layer above the photosphere, visible during solar eclipses as a reddish glow.
- Corona: The outermost atmosphere of the Sun, extending millions of kilometers into space and visible during total solar eclipses.
- Solar Flare: A sudden, intense burst of radiation and particles from the Sun's surface, often associated with magnetic activity.
- Sunspots: Cooler, darker regions on the photosphere caused by concentrated magnetic fields.
- Prominence: Large, bright features extending outward from the Sun's surface, often in a loop shape, anchored in the photosphere.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of layers of the sun worksheet.
