Question

1. which layer of the suns atmosphere is called the \sphere that gives off visible light\? a) chromosphere b) corona c) photosphere d) radiation zone 11. what is the reddish glow seen around the photosphere at the beginning and end of a solar eclipse? a) corona b) solar flare c) chromosphere d) prominence 12. during a total solar eclipse, which fainter layer of the suns atmosphere is visible? a) photosphere b) chromosphere c) corona d) convection zone 13. what is the stream of electrically charged particles sent out by the corona called? a) solar flare b) prominence c) sunspot d) solar wind 14. what are areas of gas on the sun that are cooler than the gas around them? a) prominences b) solar flares c) sunspots

Explanation:

1. The photosphere is the layer of the sun's atmosphere that gives off visible light.
2. The chromosphere appears as a reddish - glow around the photosphere at the beginning and end of a solar eclipse.
3. During a total solar eclipse, the faint coronal layer of the sun's atmosphere is visible.
4. The solar wind is the stream of electrically charged particles sent out by the corona.
5. Sunspots are areas of gas on the sun that are cooler than the surrounding gas.

Answer:

1. c) Photosphere
2. c) Chromosphere
3. c) Corona
4. d) Solar wind
5. c) Sunspots