The Maunder Minimum Refers to a Time When ____

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Maunder Minimum refers to a time when ____.

• A) the tilt of the earth's axis was less than it is now
• B) there were fewer sunspots
• C) the earth was closer to the sun than it is now
• D) few snowstorms occurred over the United States

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