Chapter 22 the sun moon and earth Flashcards
1
Q
Solar spectrum
A
span of EM wavelengths from many kilometers of radio waves.
2
Q
nuclear fusion
A
atoms form to make more atoms
3
Q
photosphere
A
the visible surface of the sun
4
Q
chromeosphere
A
just above the photosphere
5
Q
corona
A
outer atmosphere of the sun.
6
Q
prominences
A
streams of material that appear to rise into the corona from the chromeosphere
7
Q
solar wind
A
a flow of protons electrons and small atomic nuclei from the sun.
8
Q
rille
A
long narrow valley’s on the moon
9
Q
sidereal
A
solar year
10
Q
syndic
A
solar month
