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 ANSWER CARD #6
Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. A 6.B
2. C 7.B
3. B 8.A
4. C 9.B
5. A 10.B

ANSWER CARD #7
Answer the following question.

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS:
1. What percentage of incoming solar energy is
absorbed by the earth’s surface? 51%
2. Why isn’t more energy absorbed by the earth’s
surface? Some is immediately reflected back into
ANSWER CARD #8 space by clouds and the atmosphere itself.
ENUMERATION 3. What type of surface might reflect incoming solar
Three Layers Of The Sun’s Atmosphere radiation? Clouds, ice, and snow increase the
1.Photosphere amount of solar radiation that is reflected.
2.Chromosphere 4. Of the incoming solar radiation, how much is
3.Corona reflected by the atmosphere? Absorbed? Six percent
Three Layers Of The Sun’s Interior is reflected and 16 percent is absorbed.
4.Core
5.Convection Zone
6.Radiative Zone
Feature of the Sun
6.Sunspot
7.Solar Flare
8.Solar Prominence
9.Core

ANSWER CARD #9

SUNGLASSES

LIPBALM

SUN SAFETY

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 ANSWER CARD #3

Identification

1. PHOTOSPHERE 6.SOLAR FLARES

2. CHROMOSPHERE 7.SOLAR WIND
3. CORONA 8.CORE
4. SUNSPOTS 9.CONVECTION ZONE
5. PROMINENCES 10. RADIATION ZONE

ANSWER CARD #4
Label the diagram of
the Sun below.

CHROMOSPHERE PROMINENCE

PHOTOSPHERE
SUNSPOTS
ANSWER CARD #5
Find these words in
CORE
any direction!
SOLAR
FLARE

AWNING, BUILDING,
HAT, HOUSE, PORCH,
PROTECTION, SHADOW,
SUNGLASSES,
SUNSCREEN, SUN
SAFETY, TENT, TREE,
UMBRELLA

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ANSWER CARD #1
Fill in the blanks with the correct word to
complete the sentences.
Choose from the answers in the box.
Oxygen plants photosynthesis
Heat rash sunburn Rainbow vitamin D
heat stroke dehydration wind
1. Plants use sunlight to manufacture their food
through the process called
PHOTOSYNTHESIS . 3) LRAOS RELAFS SOLAR FLARES
2. Plants also use sunlight to break down carbon
dioxide into OXYGEN.
3. The oxygen that animals and people breathe
comes from PLANTS.
4. The Sun produces all the colours of the
RAINBOW.
5. The sun is important in the formation of
VITAMIN D which gives us strong bones.
6. SUNBURN makes the skin red and painful.
7. DEHYDRATION is the loss of body fluids
because of too much heat.
8. HEAT RASH is a skin irritation caused by too
much sweating during hot weather.
9. HEAT STROKE is a condition in which the
body cannot regulate its internal temperature.
The skin becomes hot and very dry.
ANSWER CARD #2
Arrange the letters to identify the term
defined in each number.
1) ORPMNEICNSE PROMINENCES
Are fiery outbursts of hot glowing hydrogen
gases.
2) ROONAC CORONA
It is the Sun’s outermost layer.
Its temperature is the hottest among the
three layers.
Are violent bursts of hydrogen gas that emit
radiation into space?
4) MORCOPSEREH CHROMOSPHERE
It is red in colour and does not appear as the
photosphere. It is composed mostly of
hydrogen gas.
5) TVIECA ORPMNEICNSE ACTIVE PROMINENCES
Are violent outbursts that do not last as long
as the quiescent prominences?
6) CNTESEUIQ ORPMNEICNSE
Are moderate outbursts that may last for
several weeks?
7) PTOUSNSS SUNSPOTS
Are dark spots found on the Sun’s
photosphere.They were first studied by
Galileo using a camera obscura.
8) UNS SUN
It is a medium-sized star. It is around 4.6
billion years old.
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 ENRICHMENT CARD #1:
Enumeration.

1-3 The Layers Of Sun’s Atmosphere

4-6 The Layers Of The Sun’s Interrior
7-9 The Surface Feature Of Sun

ENRICHMENT CARD #2

‘Relying on someone else

without exerting any effort of
your own is just not right.
Because the one you rely on
most, can disappear, at any
time.”

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 ASSESSMENT CARD #2
Answer the following question.

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS:
1. What percentage of incoming solar energy is absorbed
by the earth’s surface?
2. Why isn’t more energy absorbed by the earth’s surface?
3. What type of surface might reflect incoming solar
radiation?
4. Of the incoming solar radiation, how much is reflected
by the atmosphere?

“Zero is where everything

starts! Nothing would ever
be born if we didn’t depart
from there.”

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 ASSESSMENT CARD
#1 Choose the letter of
the best answer.

1. The layer that shows beyond the moon in a solar eclipse is the
a.corona b. photosphere c. radiative zone
2. Which layer of the sun contains slow moving photons?
a.corona b. photosphere c. radiative zone
3. Most atoms the Sun exists as
a.photons b. plasma c. light
4. Cool areas where the magnetic field disrupts the surface are
A.solar flares b. solar prominences c. sunspots
5. The energy that powers the Sun comes from
A.hydrogen fusing into helium b. radioactivity c. nuclear fusion
6. The Sun’s core is made up of solid rock.
a.true b. false
7.The Sun’s core is molten metal.
a.true b. false
8. A solar flare can knock out power grids on Earth.
a.true b. false
9. Energy travels through the radiative zone of the sun at speed of light.
a.true b. false
10. The part of Sun that we see shining is the convective zone.
A. true b. false

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ACTIVITY CARD #5
Find these words in any direction!

AWNING, BUILDING, HAT, HOUSE, PORCH,

PROTECTION, SHADOW, SUNGLASSES,
SUNSCREEN, SUN SAFETY, TENT, TREE,
UMBRELLA

“There is no
deduction that is
superior or inferior
because there is
only one truth.”

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 ACTIVITY CARD
#3

Identification.

----------------- 1. the layer of the sun’s atmosphere that gives off visible light
----------------- 2. the layer of the sun’s atmosphere that has a reddish glow
3. the layer of the sun’s atmosphere that looks like a halo during an eclipse
-----------------
4. areas of gas on the sun’s surface that are cooler than the gases around them
-----------------
5. reddish loops of gas that link parts of sunspot regions
-----------------
6. eruptions that occur when the loops in sunspot regions suddenly connect
-----------------
7. a stream of charged particles produced by the corona
-----------------
8. the center of the sun
-----------------
9. the outermost layer of the sun’s interior
-----------------
10. the layer of the sun’s interior where energy is transferred mainly by
-----------------
electromagnetic radiation.

ACTIVITY CARD #4 Label

the diagram of the Sun below.

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 ACTIVITY CARD #1 ACTIVITY CARD #2
Fill in the blanks with the correct word Arrange the letters to identify the term
to complete the sentences. defined in each number.
Choose from the answers in the box.

Oxygen plants photosynthesis

1. ORPMNEICNSE
Heat rash sunburn rainbow Are fiery outbursts of hot glowing
dehydration vitamin d heat stroke hydrogen gases?
wind 2. ROONAC
It is the Sun’s outermost layer.
Its temperature is the hottest among the
1. Plants use sunlight to manufacture their food three layers.
through the process called_____________. 3. LRAOS RELAFS
2. Plants also use sunlight to break down carbon Are violent bursts of hydrogen gas that
dioxide into _____________. emit radiation into space?
3. The oxygen that animals and people breathe 4.MORCOPSEREH
comes from _________. It is red in colour and does not appear as
4. The Sun produces all the colours of the the photosphere. It is composed mostly of
_______. hydrogen gas.
5. The sun is important in the formation of 5.TVIECA ORPMNEICNSE
_________ which gives us strong bones. Are violent outbursts that do not last as
6.______makes the skin red and painful. long as the quiescent prominences?
7.______is the loss of body fluids because of too 6.CNTESEUIQ ORPMNEICNSE
much heat. Are moderate outbursts that may last for
8.______ is a skin irritation caused by too much several weeks?
sweating during hot weather. 7.PTOUSNSS
9._______is a condition in which the body Are dark spots found on the Sun’s
cannot regulate its internal temperature. The photosphere.They were first studied by Galileo
skin becomes hot and very dry. using a camera obscura.
8.UNS
It is a medium-sized star. It is around 4.6
billion years old.

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1. Food Energy
Plants have specific organs in their cells that convert sunlight to
food energy through a process known as photosynthesis. A plant
will capture the sun’s rays in a chloroplast through a chemical
reaction and this conversion gives plants the ability to supply
calories to all life. It is by plants that cows are fed and then the
humans that feed on the cows. In this way, sunlight provides the
source of food for all life on earth.
2. Vitamin D
One of the amazing things sunlight provides for us is Vitamin D.
It is absorbed through the skin and converted to a state that the
body can use. It usually only requires about thirty minutes of
sunlight a day to acquire a minimum dose. Vitamin D is
important for the creation and maintenance of bones. It is
involved in the use of calcium in the body and performs many
other important jobs.
3. Warmth
Life on this planet would not be possible without the warmth that
the sun provides. Mercury and Venus have temperatures much
hotter than most earth organisms could handle. If any water
existed on these planets, it would be quickly burned off as steam.
Yet even Mars which is the next furthest than earth from the sun
is so cold that it is also uninhabitable. If water would exist on
Mars and planets further out, they would be rocks of solid ice. In
fact, some of the planets are ice. Our moon gets some of the rays
of the sun, but is still so much colder than what we have here. A
combination of the radiant light of the sun creating direct warmth
and the atmosphere retaining and distributing that heat allows
plant and animal life to thrive on this planet.
4. Light
It takes the light of the sun eight minutes to reach us, and still it is
only a fraction of the powerful heat generated by our star. Yes, it
is the obvious perk of having a sun, but we would have nothing if
there was no light. We use it to plant our crops, find shelter from
the predators of the night, and to pursue the things we enjoy most.
Without the light of the sun, there would not be any life on earth.
There would be no star to orbit and no heat to sustain us. In short,
without the life giving light of the sun, we would be a species lost.
In fact, we would not even exist.
5. Precipitation
If it were not for the sun evaporating the water off of bodies of water, we would
turned to moist air rises into the atmosphere where it is affected by temperature
Without the sun, there would be droughts and most of the world would be outain
Certainly the sun can also cause harm. It is the most common
source of sun cancer and has been known to prematurely age our
skin. Yet these are a small price to pay for the enormous benefits
sunlight provides. The next time you are outside pull up your
sleeves to catch some Vitamin D, hug a plant, and look around at
the illuminated world created by our multifunctional sun.
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1. Sun Damage to the Eyes
Long-term, unprotected exposure to ultraviolet light
from the sun can damage the retina, which is the back of the eye
where the rods and cones make visual images, which are then
sent to the visual centers in the brain. Damage from exposure to
sunlight can also cause the development of cloudy bumps along
the edge of the cornea, which can then grow over the cornea and
prevent clear vision.
UV light is also a factor in the development of cataracts.
2. Heat Exhaustion
According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), heat exhaustion is the body’s response to
excessive loss of water and salt, usually through excessive
sweating. People working in a hot environment are at risk of
heat exhaustion.
3. Heat Stroke
If heat exhaustion is left untreated, it can lead to heat
stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and
can be life-threatening. According to the CDC, heat stroke
causes the body’s temperature to rise quickly and can reach up
to 106 degree Fahrenheit within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke
requires immediate medical attention because if it is left
untreated, it can cause death or permanent disability. If you
notice heat stroke, call 911 immediately.
4. Sunburn
Sunburn is widely recognized as one of the most
common negative effects of too much sun exposure. Dr. Bligard
says the maximum symptoms of sunburn do not usually appear
until about four or five hours after the sun exposure occurs.
Ultraviolet light is the cause of sunburn, which may come from
the sun or tanning beds.
5. Heat Rash
A heat rash is a skin rash that occurs when sweats ducts
trap perspiration under the skin. Heat rash often takes place
during hot, humid weather and, according to the CDC, often
looks like red clusters of pimples or small blisters. Heat rash
develops in skin folds, elbow creases, the groin or on the neck
and upper chest.
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and after swimming or heavy sweating. You can also protect
yourself with UV filtering sunglasses. It’s also best to cover your
skin with clothing and wear a hat with a 4-inch brim all around.
If you are going to be outside for long periods, sit under a cover
of a building, an umbrella or a tree that has dense shade
underneath.
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use your head, you can
uncover the logical
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 The core is the Suns innermost layer. The core is plasma. It has a temperature of around 15 million degrees
Celsius (C). Nuclear fusion reactions create the immense temperature. In these reactions, hydrogen atoms
fuse to form helium. This releases vast amounts of energy. The energy moves towards the outer layers of
the Sun. Energy from the Sun’s core powers most of the solar system.

The radiative zone is the next layer out. It has a temperature of about 4 million degrees C. Energy from the
core travels through the radiative zone. The rate the energy travels is extremely slow. Light particles,
called photons, can only travel a few millimeters before they hit another particle. The particles are
absorbed and then released again. It may take 50 million years for a photon to travel all the way through
the radiative zone.

The convection zone surrounds the radiative zone. In the convection zone, hot material from near the
Suns center rises. This material cools at the surface, a then plunges back downward. The material then
receives more heat from the radiative zone.

The most noticeable magnetic activity of the Sun is the appearance of sunspots. Sunspots are cooler, darker
areas on the Suns surface. Sunspots occur in an 11 year cycle. The number of sunspots begins at a minimum.
The number gradually increases to the maximum. Then the number returns to a minimum again. Sunspots
form because loops of the Suns magnetic field break through the surface. Sunspots usually occur in pairs. The
loop breaks through the surface where it comes out of the Sun. It breaks through again where it goes back into
the Sun. Sunspots disrupt the transfer of heat from the Suns lower layers.

A loop of the Suns magnetic field may break. This creates solar flares. Solar flares are violent explosions that
release huge amounts of energy the streams of high energy particles they emit make up the solar wind. Solar
wind is dangerous to spacecraft and astronauts. Solar flares can even cause damage on Earth. They have
knocked out entire power grids and can disturb radio, satellite, and cell phone communications.

Another amazing feature on the Sun is solar prominences. Plasma flows along the loop that connects
sunspots. This plasma forms a glowing arch. The arch is a solar prominence. Solar prominences can reach
thousands of kilometers into the Suns atmosphere. Prominences can last for a day to several months.
Prominences can be seen during a total solar eclipse. NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was
launched on February 11, 2010. SDO is studying the Suns magnetic field. This includes how the Sun affects
Earth’s atmosphere and climate. SDO provides extremely high resolution images. The craft gathers data
faster than anything that ever studied the Sun.
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 The Sun plays a fundamental role in our life on Earth. The electromagnetic radiation
emitted by the Sun is our primary source of energy. These electromagnetic radiations heat
the Earth’s surface which leads to the temperature gradients, and drives the climate system.
The Sun also emits continuously and sometimes explosively Plasma from its surface. This
plasma, called solar wind, carries solar magnetic fields. It forms the heliosphere, which acts
as a magnetic shield against the galactic cosmic rays. As the galactic cosmic rays are not
good for earth or near-earth space so, naturally the intensity of these rays get reduced
firstly, by the heliosphere and secondly, by the geomagnetic field (Earth’s magnetic field).
The Sun appears much more complicated and active than a static hot plasma ball and
imbibes a great variety of non stationary active processes. Such transient non stationary
processes are known as solar activities, in contrast to the so called “quiet” Sun. Solar
activity includes active transient and long lived phenomenon on the solar surface such as
spectacular solar flares, sunspots, prominences, coronal mass ejections (CMEs) etc.

The photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun. It’s the part
that we see shining. Surprisingly, the photosphere is also one of
the coolest layers of the Sun. It is only about 6000 degrees C.

The chromosphere lies above the photosphere. It is about 2,000 km thick.

The thin chromosphere is heated by energy from the photosphere. Temperatures range from about 4000
degrees C to about 10,000 degrees C. The chromosphere is not as hot as other parts of the Sun, and it
glows red. Jets of gas sometimes fly up through the chromosphere. With speeds up to 72,000 km per hour,
the jets can fly as high as 10,000 kilometers.

The corona is the outermost part of the Sun’satmosphere. It is the Sun’s halo, or crown. With a
temperature of 1 to 3 million K, the corona is much hotter than the photosphere. The corona extends
millions of kilometers into space. Sometime you should try to see a total solar eclipse. If you do you will
see the Suns corona shining out into space.
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 Explain the
Describe activities importance of the
that the sun's Sun to our solar
energy helps to system and daily
occur. lives.

Write a list of
different
advantages
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s of solar energy.

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To describe
explain the
what their lives
different layers
would be like
and features of
without the sun.
the Sun.

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Monica Grace Manalo
BSEd IV-A

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