SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

THE SUN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Huge looping eruptions of gas; usually near sunspots; arch out into outer layers
A
corona
B
core
C
prominence
D
solar flare
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solar flare-an eruption of gas from the sun’s surface that occurs when the loops in sunspot regions suddenly connect.

Detailed explanation-2: -The prominences are loops of gas which arch over sunspot regions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sometimes the loops in sunspots regions. suddenly connect, releasing large amounts of magnetic energy. The energy heats gas on the sun to millions of degrees Celsius, causing the gas to erupt into space. These eruptions are called solar flares.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The common cause of sunspots, flares, and prominences on the Sun is the Sun’s magnetic field. Sunspots are darkish areas on the surface of the Sun which form in areas where there are very strong magnetic fields.

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