
Solar Cycle and Sunspots Quiz
Authored by Michael St John
Physics
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are sunspots?
Regions with higher temperature and density
Large, dark features caused by increased magnetic activity
Red features rising above the eclipsed Sun
Bright features on the surface of the Sun
Answer explanation
Sunspots are large, dark features on the surface of the Sun caused by increased magnetic activity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do sunspots look darker than their surroundings?
They are hotter at about 5800 K
They have higher temperature and density
They are colder at about 3800 K
They have stronger magnetic fields
Answer explanation
Sunspots appear darker than their surroundings because they are colder at about 3800 K.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Galileo demonstrate about the Sun in 1612?
The Sun has a rotation period of approximately 28 days
The Sun has a rotation period of approximately 25 days
The Sun has a rotation period of approximately 1 month
The Sun does not rotate on its axis
Answer explanation
Galileo demonstrated that the Sun has a rotation period of approximately 1 month.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the average interval between successive sunspot maxima?
9 years
11 years
14 years
36 days
Answer explanation
The average interval between successive sunspot maxima is 11 years, which is the correct choice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the solar magnetic field measured?
Using the rotation speed of the Sun
Using the number of sunspots
Using the Zeeman effect in the spectra of the light from sunspot regions
Using the temperature of the Sun
Answer explanation
The solar magnetic field is measured using the Zeeman effect in the spectra of the light from sunspot regions.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the bright regions in the chromosphere around sunspots known as?
Prominences
Differential rotation
Magnetism
Plages
Answer explanation
The bright regions in the chromosphere around sunspots are known as plages. These regions indicate increased magnetic activity.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of sunspots?
Increased solar radiation
Increased solar wind
Increased solar magnetic activity
Increased solar temperature
Answer explanation
Sunspots are primarily caused by increased solar magnetic activity.
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