The Sun
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Objective
I can model the Sun's lifecycle, explaining how nuclear fusion releases energy that reaches Earth as radiation.
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Warm-up video
National Geographic · 5:01Vetted channel
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Practice
12 questions
Describe the process of the Sun's formation from a solar nebula.
List the six layers or regions of the Sun, as presented in the video.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the process of nuclear fusion in the Sun's core and explain how the energy released eventually reaches Earth as radiation. Explain how the Sun's lifecycle will eventually lead to it becoming a white dwarf, and briefly describe what will happen to its energy output during this process. ”
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