What Occurs on the Surface of the Sun During a Solar

question 43

Multiple Choice

What occurs on the surface of the Sun during a solar cycle minimum?

• A) reversal in rotation of the Sun
• B) little to no sunspot activity
• C) decreased temperature of the photosphere
• D) partial dissipation of the corona
• E) little to no solar wind

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