Mr. Gord
Astronomy
Web Scavenger Hunt: The Sun
Directions: Do NOT print this page. Use the Internet and your “Googling” Skills (NOT Texting TERRY) to find the
answer to the following questions. Answer the questions in a neat and organized manner on a lined sheet of paper, hand
in by the end of the hour.
Total Possible = 15
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How old is the sun? Explain two ways in which scientists determine this age.
What are the 5 most common elements in the sun? Give their percentages.
What is the estimated temperature of the sun’s interior?
What is the temperature on the surface of the photosphere?
Diagram the layers of the sun, including the 3 parts of the atmosphere. You should have a total of 6 layers
identified.
Explain in detail, the process of nuclear fusion. In which layer does it occur?
Write the chemical equation that shows your explanation from above.
Without the aid of astronomical equipment, which layer of the sun’s atmosphere do people usually see?
What is a solar prominence? How big can they be?
What is a solar flare?
What does CME stand for? What is a CME?
List and describe 3 space explorations/ spacecraft that studied the sun.
For how much longer will the sun live? How do astronomers know?
Click on the link below. Pick a game to play. When you have successfully completed your game, call me over to
show me.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/games/games.html
15. Turn into Mr. Gord
Feel free to play more astronomical games at the above website.
Bonus: Not available until all of the above (1-15) is completed. Must be completed in class to receive the extra
credit. Possible 5 points extra.
Search the Internet to find some sort of game or interactive tutorial that deals with the sun. Of course it can’t be
the one that I found.
If you think it is worth 5 points
A. Please copy the web address,
B. Open a word document
C. Type your name at the top of the page
D. Paste the copied link into the word document
E. Describe the web page and explain why it would be worth having future students go to this web page.
F. Save your document as your name.
G. Place it in my Inbox.
Be sure to hand in your Required Assignment (1-15) answer sheet before you leave.