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Learning Objective: 1.

1 Analysing the Sun

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Learning Outcomes: Describe the characteristics of the sun. Identify the structures of the sun. 1. 8

Write True (T) or False (F) for the statements below to describe the characteristics of the sun. a. The diameter of the sun is 1 392 000 km. b. The mass of the sun is 2 x 10 kg.

c. The relative density of the sun to the earth is 0.25 d. The surface temperature of the sun is 550 C 600 C. e. The density of the sun is only a quarter that of the Earth because it is primarily made up of gases. 2. Label parts X, Y and Z based on the information below. Chromospheres Corona Photosphere

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Learning Objective: 1.1 Analysing the Sun

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Learning Outcomes: Identify the phenomena occurring on the surface of the sun. Explain the effects of the phenomena on the surface of the sun on the earth. State how energy is generated by the Sun. 1. Label the diagram below to identify the phenomena occurring on the surface of the sun using the words given. Prominences Solar flares Sun spots

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Underline the correct answer in the statement below to explain the effects of the phenomena on the surface of the sun on the earth. a. (Solar wind, solar flare) is a flow of gases from the sun that disturbs and shakes the Earths magnetic field. b. (Solar flares, Sunspots) often give off ultraviolet light and X-ray that heat up the Earths upper atmosphere and can change the orbits of satellites and shorter their lifespan.

3. Complete the statement to state how energy is generated by the Sun using the words given. light hydrogen nuclear fusion heat helium energy

a. Energy is generated by the sun through _____________________ in the core of the sun. b. The sun is mainly made up of _________________. c. Under high temperature in the core of the sun, hydrogen atoms undergo nuclear fusion to form ______________ atoms and a large amount of ____________is produced. d. The energy produced is in the form of________________and ________________

Learning Objective: 1.2 Understanding the star and galaxies in the Universe Learning Outcomes: Define what a star is Identify the Sun as a star Identify the bright stars in the sky. Compare and contrast the stars based on certain characteristics Complete questions 1, 2 and 3 using the words given. red 1. blue star sun Sirius Rigel

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a. A __________ is different from a planet because it can give off its own light. b. The __________ is the nearest star to the Earth. c. The coolest stars are __________ in colour. d. The hottest stars are __________ in colour.

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The brightest star seen from the Earth is __________. __________ is an example of a bright star that emits a bluish light. Draw lines to match the various types of stars with the correct characteristics. Giants Neutron Stars Super giants White dwarf very dense, small stars dim compact star large stars large stars with diameters more than 100 times that of the Sun

Learning Objective: 1.2 Understanding the star and galaxies in the Universe Learning Outcomes: Describe the formation of stars Describe the death of stars. State the types of galaxies State the position of the Solar System in the Universe Describe the Milky Way 1.

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Label the diagram below to describe the formation and death of a star using the words given. Neutron star Nebula Black hole Supernova d. Red Giant Star

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Label the following type of galaxy using the words given. Spiral galaxy Elliptical galaxy Irregular galaxy

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Complete the statements below to state the position of the Solar System in the Universe and to describe the Milky Way using the words given. gravity Universe Milky Way spiral-shaped

a. There are millions of galaxies in our ____________________. b. The Solar System is located in the __________________ galaxy. c. The Milky Way is a _______________ galaxy and contains about 200 billion stars.

d. A galaxy is a group of stars held together by ________________.

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