Layers of the Sun Unit - The Homeschool Daily - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

We are given a diagram of the Sun with 9 labeled parts, and we need to match each number (1 through 9) to the correct term from the word bank:

Word Bank:
- Core
- Chromosphere
- Corona
- Sunspots
- Radiative Zone
- Photosphere
- Convection Zone
- Granules
- Prominences

Now let’s think about the structure of the Sun — from inside out:

1. The very center is the Core — where nuclear fusion happens. That should be label #1.
2. Around the core is the Radiative Zone — energy moves outward by radiation. That’s likely #2.
3. Then comes the Convection Zone — hot plasma rises and cools, like boiling water. That’s probably #3.
4. The visible surface of the Sun is the Photosphere — that’s what we see when we look at the Sun (with protection!). That’s likely #5 or #7? Wait — let’s check the diagram logic.

Looking at typical solar diagrams:

- Innermost: Core → #1
- Next layer out: Radiative Zone → #2
- Then: Convection Zone → #3
- Surface layer: Photosphere → usually shown as the bright “surface” — in many diagrams, that’s #5 or #7? But wait — granules are on the photosphere.

Granules are small cells on the photosphere caused by convection — so they’re on the surface. In the diagram, #7 looks like little dots on the surface — those are likely Granules.

Sunspots are dark spots on the photosphere — #8 might be sunspots? Or #7? Let’s see: #8 is pointing to a darker patch — that’s likely Sunspots.

Then #7 is pointing to the textured surface — that’s Granules.

The outer atmosphere layers:

Just above the photosphere is the Chromosphere — thin red layer during eclipses. Often labeled just above the surface — maybe #4?

Above that is the Corona — the wispy outer halo — that’s usually the spiky outer part — #6 or #9? #6 is the big spiky outer glow — that’s the Corona.

Prominences are loops of gas sticking out from the surface — often near the edge — #9 looks like a loop coming off the side — that’s Prominences.

Let’s assign based on standard solar anatomy:

1. Core — innermost → #1
2. Radiative Zone — next layer → #2
3. Convection Zone — outer interior layer → #3
4. Chromosphere — thin layer above photosphere → #4
5. Photosphere — visible surface → #5
6. Corona — outermost atmosphere → #6
7. Granules — pattern on photosphere → #7
8. Sunspots — dark spots on photosphere → #8
9. Prominences — loops extending out → #9

Double-checking:

- #1: Core ✔
- #2: Radiative Zone ✔
- #3: Convection Zone ✔
- #4: Chromosphere (just above surface) ✔
- #5: Photosphere (main surface layer) ✔
- #6: Corona (outer spikes) ✔
- #7: Granules (texture on surface) ✔
- #8: Sunspots (dark patches) ✔
- #9: Prominences (looping structures) ✔

All terms used once. Matches perfectly.

Final Answer:
1.) Core
2.) Radiative Zone
3.) Convection Zone
4.) Chromosphere
5.) Photosphere
6.) Corona
7.) Granules
8.) Sunspots
9.) Prominences