What Is the Explanation for the Pattern of Granulation Seen

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the explanation for the pattern of granulation seen on the visible surface of the Sun?

• A)The granules form the base of a circulation pattern that extends from the photosphere to the outer corona.
• B)The granules are regions of nuclear energy generation in the Sun's photosphere.
• C)Each granule contains a strong magnetic field, which compresses and heats the gas underneath it.
• D)The granules are the tops of hot gases that have risen from the Sun's convective zone.