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Question 1 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A (SC301)

Which process allows energy to move from the top of the radiative zone to the photosphere?

Answer
A
conduction
B
convection
C
friction
D
radiation

Explanation

Energy moves from the top of the Sun’s radiative zone through the convection zone toward the photosphere. In this layer, hot plasma rises and cooler plasma sinks, carrying energy by convection. Therefore, the correct choice is convection.

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