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Characteristics of the Sun

Characteristics of the Sun . Earth Science Lesson 3. Our Star…. is a medium sized star is the closest star so it looks larger than any other star. There are other stars in the universe that are much larger. Source: the place where something begins or comes from.

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Characteristics of the Sun

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  1. Characteristics of the Sun Earth Science Lesson 3

  2. Our Star… • is a medium sized star • is the closest star so it looks larger than any other star. • There are other stars in the universe that are much larger.

  3. Source: the place where something begins or comes from. • Most of the energy on Earth comes from the sun. • The sun is made of very hot gases. • Mostly hydrogen gas

  4. Sunspot: A cool spot on the sun’s surface that occurs for a short time. • A sunspot appears as a shadow or dark spot on the sun.

  5. Solar Flare: An eruption of flame off of the sun’s surface. • A large amount of energy is released from the sun’s surface at one time.

  6. Corona: The outer edge of the sun’s atmosphere

  7. Solar Energy: energy from the sun • Plants use solar energy to make food. • Solar energy has been stored for millions of years in fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas • Solar energy heats the Earth.

  8. Wind: moving air Warm air rises Cooler air moves in to replace the warm air Sun’s energy heats The surface of the Earth and surrounding air. Earth’s Surface

  9. Video Notes How far away? How old? Our Sun How hot?

  10. Characteristics of the Sun • You may make your note cards now. • Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow.

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