8. Name the inner layers of the sun.

Geography · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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  1. Core:
  • The core is the central and hottest part of the Sun, where nuclear fusion reactions occur. Hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the process.

2.Radiative Zone:

  • Surrounding the core is the radiative zone, where energy generated in the core is transported outward by radiation. Photons created in the core travel through the radiative zone, bouncing off particles in a random walk pattern.

3.Convective Zone:

  • Above the radiative zone is the convective zone. In this region, energy is transported by the movement of hot plasma (ionized gas) in convection currents. The material near the Sun's surface becomes less dense and rises, carrying energy with it, and then cooler material sinks back toward the interior.

4.Photosphere:

  • The photosphere is the outermost layer of the Sun's interior and the visible surface that emits light. It is where the Sun's energy is released in the form of light and heat. The temperature in the photosphere is lower than in the inner layers.