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Paper 4 structured question: Energy resources

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The Sun's energy is essential for life on Earth.

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Nuclear Fusion in the Sun

In the Sun, hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium, releasing energy that travels to Earth as light and heat.

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    State two products of the nuclear fusion process in the Sun.

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Paper 4 structured question: Energy resources

Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

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Energy Production in the Sun

The Sun's core reaches extremely high temperatures and pressures, allowing hydrogen nuclei to fuse into helium, releasing energy.

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    State the process by which energy is produced in the Sun.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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