A Recent Sunspot Maximum Occurred in 2001

question 3

Multiple Choice

A recent sunspot maximum occurred in 2001. What is the year of the sunspot maximum that immediately follows the 2001 maximum if the solar cycle continues?

• A) 2006 or 2007
• B) 2012
• C) 2018
• D) 2023
• E) The last cycle started a Maunder minimum and the next maximum cannot be predicted.

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Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is adjusted for the investor’s share of the investee’s profits and losses.

Equity Method Investments

Accounting for investments in other entities where the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not fully control or own it, typically between 20% and 50% ownership.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and gives holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Outstanding Stock

The shares of a corporation that have been issued and are in the hands of the public.