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What happens to the 'Thermosphere' when solar activity increases?
AIt shrinks
BIt expands and heats up
CIt freezes
DIt disappears
✓ Correct Answer: B — It expands and heats up
The thermosphere absorbs high-energy X-rays and UV from the sun, so increased solar activity causes it to expand.
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