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Objective 4 - Earth/Space                                              
 

 

 

3.11D - Describe the characteristics of the Sun.

Sunspots appear to be darker than the rest of
the sun’s surface because they are —


F partially hidden from view
G in the shadow of the sun’s corona
H cooler than the rest of the sun’s surface
J made of dark-colored minerals

 

Which of these would best model how the
sun’s energy warms Earth?


F A pot of water boiling
G A heat lamp keeping food hot
H An oven baking bread
J A spoon getting hot when stirring soup

The surface of the sun is made of —


F gases
G solids
H liquids
J energy