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Q: The outermost layer of sun is called
  • A. Lithosphere
  • B. Chromosphere
  • C. Photosphere
  • D. Corona
Correct Answer: Option D - Our Sun is surrounded by a jacket of gases called an atmosphere. The corona is the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. The corona is usually hidden by the bright light of the sun's surface. That makes it difficult to see without using special instruments, but is visible only at the time of solar eclipse. However, the Corona can be seen during a total solar eclipse.
D. Our Sun is surrounded by a jacket of gases called an atmosphere. The corona is the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. The corona is usually hidden by the bright light of the sun's surface. That makes it difficult to see without using special instruments, but is visible only at the time of solar eclipse. However, the Corona can be seen during a total solar eclipse.

Explanations:

Our Sun is surrounded by a jacket of gases called an atmosphere. The corona is the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. The corona is usually hidden by the bright light of the sun's surface. That makes it difficult to see without using special instruments, but is visible only at the time of solar eclipse. However, the Corona can be seen during a total solar eclipse.