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Educational worksheet illustrating the layers of the Sun with a word bank for labeling.

Diagram of the Sun's layers with labeled sections and a word bank for educational purposes.

Diagram of the Sun's layers with labeled sections and a word bank for educational purposes.

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Since I can't view images directly, I’ll help you solve the "Layers of the Sun" labeling task based on standard solar structure knowledge and the provided word bank.

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🔍 Understanding the Layers of the Sun



The Sun has several distinct layers, both interior and atmospheric. Here’s how they are ordered from innermost to outermost:

#### Interior Layers (from center outward):
1. Core – The central region where nuclear fusion occurs.
2. Radiative Zone – Energy from the core travels outward via radiation.
3. Convection Zone – Energy moves by convection currents (hot plasma rises, cool plasma sinks).

#### Outer Layers (Atmosphere):
4. Photosphere – The visible "surface" of the Sun; where sunlight is emitted.
5. Chromosphere – A thin layer above the photosphere; visible during solar eclipses as a reddish glow.
6. Transition Zone – A narrow region between chromosphere and corona where temperature rapidly increases.
7. Corona – The outermost atmosphere; extremely hot and visible during total solar eclipses.

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🧩 Now, Let's Match the Labels



Looking at your diagram:

- The center (smallest circle) → Core
- Next layer out → Radiative Zone
- Then → Convection Zone
- Then → Photosphere (this is the visible surface)
- Above that → Chromosphere
- Then → Transition Zone
- Outermost layer (spiky yellow parts) → Corona

> Note: The corona extends far beyond the visible disk and appears as the glowing halo around the Sun.

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Final Labeling (From Inner to Outer)



Using the word bank:
- Core – innermost
- Radiative zone – next
- Convection zone – after radiative
- Photosphere – the bright surface layer
- Chromosphere – just above photosphere
- Transition zone – thin layer above chromosphere
- Corona – outermost, spiky layer

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📝 How to Fill in the Diagram



Assuming the labels are pointing from inside out:

1. Innermost circleCore
2. Second ringRadiative zone
3. Third ringConvection zone
4. Fourth ring (bright yellow)Photosphere
5. Thin red line aboveChromosphere
6. Next thin layerTransition zone
7. Outer spiky partCorona

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Answer Key (for labeling):



| Label | Position |
|-------|---------|
| Core | Center |
| Radiative zone | Just outside core |
| Convection zone | Outside radiative zone |
| Photosphere | Visible surface |
| Chromosphere | Just above photosphere |
| Transition zone | Thin layer above chromosphere |
| Corona | Outermost, spiky layer |

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