In some regions of the corona, the magnetic field does not loop back to the Sun, and the gas escapes unimpeded. These regions are called _______ and are believed to be the source of the solar wind.
A)prominences
B)flares
C)granules
D)auroras
E)coronal holes

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Coronal holes are regions of the corona where the magnetic field lines do not loop back to the Sun, allowing ionized gas to escape and become the solar wind.

In Some Regions of the Corona, the Magnetic Field Does