Sun Structure Worksheet

Worksheet 2: Sun Structure Name:________________________

A route is given at the start of a set of activities. This is to help you find the answers. Try the route below :

Adventures

Blocking out
the Sun

Solar
Eclipse

Photosphere (Diagram
of the Sun)

1. Label these parts of the Sun in the diagram below:
PROMINENCE, PHOTOSPHERE, SUNSPOT, CORONA, CORE, RADIATIVE ZONE, CONVECTIVE ZONE, CHROMOSPHERE

2. Fill in the 5 answers in the table below:

Name of part of Sun Description of part of Sun
1. Probably the largest part of the Sun
2. Dark because they are cooler
than the rest of the surface
Photosphere 3.
4. Hot atmosphere of the Sun
Core 5.

Name of part of Sun	Description of part of Sun
1.	Probably the largest part of the Sun
2.	Dark because they are cooler than the rest of the surface
Photosphere	3.
4.	Hot atmosphere of the Sun
Core	5.