What are the dark areas on the Sun's surface called?

Understanding the Sun: Sunspots and Solar Flares

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Solar winds
Auroras
Sunspots
Solar flares
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes solar flares to occur?
The Sun's rotation
High magnetic activity
Excessive pressure within the Sun
Cooling of the Sun's surface
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do solar flares usually occur on the Sun?
Near the Sun's poles
Around sunspots
On the Sun's equator
In the Sun's core
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do sunspots appear darker than the surrounding areas?
They emit no light
They are covered by solar dust
They are cooler than the surrounding areas
They are hotter than the surrounding areas
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of energy particles are released during solar activity?
Electromagnetic energy, electrons, and ions
Neutrons and protons
Ultraviolet and infrared rays
Gamma rays and X-rays
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it typically take for solar particles to reach Earth?
A month
A few hours
A day or two
A week
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What protects Earth from the harmful effects of solar particles?
The Earth's atmosphere and electromagnetic field
The ozone layer
The Earth's magnetic poles
The Earth's rotation
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