The Sun
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This The Sun page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes on the Sun, from its core and fusion to sunspots, the solar wind and the corona. It's built for school students revising a topic, university students filling gaps, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 30 resources here, including more than 10 quizzes and over 10 mind maps, mostly at secondary and university level. Pick a resource, try a quiz to find your gaps, then see what sticks.
Top The Sun resources
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18 cardsSeeing the Sun Chapter 1
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81 questionsHistory 211 Why are the astronauts on the ISS experiencing "weightlessness"?
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61 questionsChapter 07 Based on the solar atmosphere and outer layers of the sun, select all of the correct statements from the fo...
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41 questionsTB14 1) In the late 1800s, Kelvin and Helmholtz suggested that the Sun stayed hot thanks to gravitational contra...
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68 cardsSE 6 Sun, Solar Wind and Magnetic Fields 1. What are the typical dimensions and lifetimes of sunspots?
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35 questionsUntitled The visible spectrum of the Sun shows:
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40 questionsFor Exam Study Only - Unit 10 Assignment: (The Sun) A loop of gas following the magnetic field lines between sunspots' poles is
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25 questionsUNIT 2 Which of these layers of the Sun is the coolest?
Quizzes
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81 questionsHistory 211 Why are the astronauts on the ISS experiencing "weightlessness"?
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61 questionsChapter 07 Based on the solar atmosphere and outer layers of the sun, select all of the correct statements from the fo...
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41 questionsTB14 1) In the late 1800s, Kelvin and Helmholtz suggested that the Sun stayed hot thanks to gravitational contra...
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35 questionsUntitled The visible spectrum of the Sun shows:
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40 questionsFor Exam Study Only - Unit 10 Assignment: (The Sun) A loop of gas following the magnetic field lines between sunspots' poles is
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25 questionsUNIT 2 Which of these layers of the Sun is the coolest?
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22 questionsHomework 1 What type of object is our sun?
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31 questionsChapter 8 - The Sun The temperature of the layer of gas that produces the visible light of the Sun is
Mind maps
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18 cardsSeeing the Sun Chapter 1
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68 cardsSE 6 Sun, Solar Wind and Magnetic Fields 1. What are the typical dimensions and lifetimes of sunspots?
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6 cardsLayer of the Sun
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6 cardsAstronomy Exam Review Describe interplanetary distances
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5 cardsIntroduction to the Sun and Space Flashcards Domain 6
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5 cardsAurora Hydrogen atoms are squeezed together in to another element ?
Notes
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P1-The Sun Nearly all of the mass in our Solar System is in the Sun. The Sun is very large. Its diameter is 109 times the Earth's. The Sun is the source of nearly all the energy we receive. For many years, it was a mystery as to...
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The Sun- Inroduction The Sun - Introduction The sun was placed into the heavens on the fourth day, by God, to provide light and heat to the Earth. Since Earth is just the right distance from the sun, we get just the ri...
Topics in The Sun
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GoConqr OriginalWhat this unit covers
This page sits in the Solar System strand of Astronomy. The resources follow the Sun from the inside out. The mind map called Science Plan starts at the core, where hydrogen fuses into helium. The flashcards on the layers of the Sun list the core, radiative zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere and corona, with size and temperature details for each.
Where to start
Begin with the notes called P1-The Sun. They give the big picture: the Sun holds nearly all the mass in the Solar System and is the source of nearly all the energy we receive. Next, open the mind map 1.3 The Sun. Its branches cover surface and atmosphere, energy source, observing the Sun, sunspots, solar wind and how the Sun looks at different wavelengths.
Going deeper
- Seeing the Sun flashcards cover solar luminosity, the photosphere and limb darkening, including how to explain it with density and lines of sight.
- The mind map The Sun (2) tracks the sunspot cycle, which peaks about every 11 years and then drops almost to zero.
- The ASSIGNMENT mind map explains sunspots as cooler regions of strong magnetic activity, with an umbra and a penumbra.
Using quizzes and maps together
Read a map first, then take a quiz on the same idea. The Sun 3 asks about helioseismology and the tachocline. The quiz TB14 asks why Kelvin and Helmholtz's idea of gravitational contraction fell short as an explanation for the Sun's heat. If a question trips you up, go back to the matching map branch or flashcard and try again.
Next step
Choose one layer or topic, such as sunspots or solar fusion, and work through a map, a deck and a quiz in turn. Teachers can pick a single resource to set as a starter or a quick check.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start on this page?
Start with the notes called P1-The Sun for an overview of the Sun's mass, size and energy. Then open the mind map 1.3 The Sun, which sets out surface, atmosphere, sunspots and the solar wind. After that, test yourself with a quiz such as The Sun 3.
What do the mind maps cover?
They cover the Sun's interior and fusion, sunspots and the sunspot cycle, the solar wind, the Sun at different wavelengths and its influence on Earth. There are also maps on the core, the radiation zone, solar variability and auroras, so you can pick the topic you need.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so it is worth checking anything you plan to rely on against your own course materials.
Which flashcards suit revision of the Sun's layers?
The Layer of the Sun deck lists the core, radiative zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere and corona, with figures for size and temperature. The Seeing the Sun deck is a good follow-up if you want photosphere detail and limb darkening.
Who are these resources for?
They suit school students revising a topic and university students filling gaps, plus teachers who want ready-made material. Most of the resources are at secondary or university level, so choose a quiz or map that matches how far into the topic you are.
What if I can't find what I need?
Try a nearby topic, since the Sun appears under several titles, such as solar fusion, sunspots or the Sun's core. A free account also lets you save your quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes for any gap.