(C) Why scientists study the Sun
(D) The distance of the Sun from the planets
26. A1l of the following are Parts of the Sun s atmosphere EXCEPT the
(A) corona
(B) chromosphere
(C) photosphere
(D) core
27.The word "one" in line 13 refers to
(A) the Sun
(B) the corona
(C) an eclipse
(D) the surface
28. The purpose of the special instruments mentioned in line 14 is to
(A) magnify the image of the Sun
(B) block out the Sun s intense light
(C) measure the amount of energy emitted by the Sun
(D) photograph the Sun
29. It can be inferred from the passage that a clear view of the Sun s outer layer is
usually prevented by
(A) the Sun s rays
(B) an eclipse
(C) lack of light
(D) the great distance
30. The word "sensational in line 17 is closest in meaning to