the sun and earth’s seasons
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THE SUN AND EARTH’S SEASONS
Module 16 Earth and Environmental Science
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How hot is the sun?The average temperature of the sun is 5600 degrees K (Kelvin)
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What type of star is our sun?Our sun is a yellow star.
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Gases of the sunOur sun is made up largely of helium and hydrogen.
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How does the sun get its energy?Nuclear fusion of helium and hydrogen gives off huge amounts of energy and light.
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What are the layers of the sun?From the center out:
Core
Photosphere
Chromosphere
Corona
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The layers of the sun are: From the center out:
Core
Photosphere
Chromosphere
Corona
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The surface layerOf the sun is the photosphere.
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Corona means crown.We can only see the corona of the sun during an eclipse.
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Solar prominenceSolar prominences are arches of glowing gas that extend outward from the sun’s photosphere.
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A sunspot cycle lastsabout 11 years.
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The sun’s activities can cause damage on Earth.
Solar activities can:
a. cause auroras
b. disrupt radio communication
c. damage satellites
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Seasons on earthAre caused by the sun and the tilt of the earth’s axis
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Earth’s path around the sun is
Elliptical.
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The Vernal equinoxThe vernal equinox marks the start of spring.
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Four seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter
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Photosynthesis Plants make their energy through a process called photosynthesis.
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equation
• 6CO2 + 12H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
The equation for photosynthesis
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EnergyAll organisms need energy to survive. Some, like green plants, can make their own food through photosynthesis. Animals, however, must eat to get food for energy. Animals may eat plants, other animals, or both.
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The sunHuge, very hot, needed for life to exist on Earth.
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