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The thermosphere expands in size during periods when the Sun is __________ because __________.

The thermosphere expands in size during periods when the Sun is __________ because __________.
A) quiet; the pressure of the solar wind diminishes
B) quiet; the exosphere sinks downward and squeezes the thermosphere
C) active; the exosphere moves outward, thereby relieving pressure on the thermosphere
D) active; the thermosphere acquires greater kinetic energy, which causes the gas molecules that comprise the thermosphere to move further apart from one another.

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