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6. [3pt] Which of the following layers of the Sun can be seen with some type of

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6. [3pt] Which of the following layers of the Sun can be seen with some type of telescope? Consider all forms of light, but do not consider neutrinos or other particles. (Give ALL correct answers, ie., B, AC, BCD...) A) Core B) Corona. C) Chromosphere D) Convection Zone E) Photosphere F) Radiation Zone Answer: Not yet correct, tries 2/5 Submit All Answers Last Answer: BEC 7. [3pt] Match the Solar feature to its description (Select P-Photosphere, C-Chromosphere, O-cOrona, W-solar Wind, F-Flares, T- sunspoTs. If the first is P and the rest C, enter A) hot, rarefied gas surrounding the Sun B) place where the majority of absorption lines form C) dark regions associated with the Sun's magnetic field D) bright visible surface of the Sun E) flow of particles from the Sun F) burst of energy that shows up as a sudden brightening of the Sun Answer: Submit All Answers 8. [3pt] Identify whether each statement with its correct phase of the solar cycle (Select N-solar miNimum, X-solar maXimum, If the first is N and the rest X, enter A) orbiting satellites are most at risk B) occurs about 11 years after a solar maximum (on average) C) Sunspots are most numerous on the sun D) solar flares are most common E) auroras are most likely in Earth's skies F) occurs about 5-6 years after a solar maximum (on average)

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B) Corona

C) Chromosphere

E) photosphere

7.

A)                               o) Corona

B)                                P)

C)                                   T)

D)                                 P)

E)                               W)

F)                               F)