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A storm of hot atoms which dissipates from the photosphere of the Sun, overcomes its gravity and goes into the outer space, is known as ________.

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solar flares
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sun spots
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solar fire
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solar rain
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Solution

The correct option is A solar flares
A solar flare is sudden, rapid and intense variation in Sun's brightness and is caused due to the sudden release of magnetic energy. The flare ejects cloud of ions, electrons, atoms along with the electromagnetic waves through the Sun's corona into the outer space.

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