Topic+3+Studying+the+Sun

=Chapter 24: Studying the Sun=

= **Section 1** = __Big Idea:__ Describe the waves that makeup the electromagnetic spectrum. __Vocabulary:__electromagnetic spectrum, photon, spectroscopy, continuous spectrum, absorption spectrum, emission spectrum, Doppler effect __Notes:__ __Review Questions:__ 1.) What types of radiation makes up the electromagnetic spectrum? 2.)Compare and contrast the three different types of spectra. 3.) How do scientists determine the elements present in a star? 4.) How can scientists determine whether a star is moving toward or away from Earth? __Worksheet(s): __
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= **Section 2** = __Big Idea:__ Describe the different types fo telescopes and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. __Vocabulary:__ refracting telescope, chromatic aberration, reflecting telescope, radio telescope __Notes:__ __Review Questions:__ 1.) How does a refracting telescope work? 2.) How does a reflecting telescope differ from a refracting telescope? 3.) Why are most large optical telescopes reflecting telescopes? 4.) How do radio telescopes gather data? 5.) Why do earth based telescopes obtain clearer images than space based telescopes? __Worksheet(s):__ __Science Article:__
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= **Section 3** = __Big Idea:__ Describe the structure of the sun. __Vocabulary:__ photosphere, chromosphere, corona, solar wind, sunspot, prominence, solar flare, aurora, nuclear fusion __Notes:__ __Review Questions:__ 1.) What is the structure of the sun? 2.) Which layer of the sun can be thought of as its surface? 3.) Describe some characteristics of features of the sun. 4.) Are the same number of sunspots always present on the sun? Why? 5.) How does the sun produce energy? 6.) How much longer will the sun last in ints present state? __Worksheet(s):__ __Science Article:__
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