Which of These Statements About Sunspots Is NOT True

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about sunspots is NOT true?

• A) Sunspots are cooler than the surrounding photosphere of the Sun.
• B) Sunspots increase and decrease in number relatively regularly.
• C) Sunspots often occur in pairs of opposite magnetic polarity.
• D) Sunspots occur in regions of lower-than-average magnetic fields.

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