How Is the Sunspot Cycle Directly Relevant to Us Here

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Multiple Choice

How is the sunspot cycle directly relevant to us here on Earth?

• A)The brightening and darkening of the Sun that occurs during the sunspot cycle affects plant photosynthesis here on Earth.
• B)The Sun's magnetic field, which plays a major role in the sunspot cycle, affects compass needles that we use on Earth.
• C)The sunspot cycle is the cause of global warming.
• D)Coronal mass ejections and other activity associated with the sunspot cycle can disrupt radio communications and knock out sensitive electronic equipment.
• E)The sunspot cycle strongly influences Earth's weather.

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