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 gas that have risen from the sun's convective zone.
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