Which of the following statements about the Sun is an inference from a model, not an observation?
A) The Sun emits neutrinos.
B) The convection zone is cooler than the radiation zone.
C) The photosphere emits visible light.
D) The corona is hotter than the photosphere.

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The temperature difference between the convection zone and the radiation zone cannot be directly observed, and it is instead inferred from models of how energy is transported within the Sun. All of the other statements can be directly observed or measured.

Which of the Following Statements About the Sun Is an Inference