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What is the central region in the solar interior where nuclear reactions consume hydrogen to form helium?
What is the central region in the solar interior where nuclear reactions consume hydrogen to form helium?
- The Convection Zone
- The Core (correct)
- The Photosphere
- The Radiative Zone
Which layer of the solar interior is characterized by energy transport through radiation?
Which layer of the solar interior is characterized by energy transport through radiation?
- The Convection Zone
- The Radiative Zone (correct)
- The Chromosphere
- The Core
At what depth does the Convection Zone of the solar interior start extending to the visible surface?
At what depth does the Convection Zone of the solar interior start extending to the visible surface?
- 100,000 km
- 400,000 km
- 300,000 km
- 200,000 km (correct)
Which layer of the solar atmosphere is known as the visible surface of the Sun?
Which layer of the solar atmosphere is known as the visible surface of the Sun?
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What is the irregular layer above the photosphere in the solar atmosphere where temperatures rise significantly?
What is the irregular layer above the photosphere in the solar atmosphere where temperatures rise significantly?
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Which layer of the Sun's atmosphere separates the hot corona from the cooler chromosphere?
Which layer of the Sun's atmosphere separates the hot corona from the cooler chromosphere?
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