Sunspots Are Cooler Than the Surrounding Gas in the Photosphere

question 10

Multiple Choice

Sunspots are cooler than the surrounding gas in the photosphere because

• A) they are regions where convection carries cooler material downward.
• B) strong magnetic fields slow convection and prevent hot plasma from entering the region.
• C) magnetic fields trap ionized gases that absorb light.
• D) there is less fusion occurring there.
• E) magnetic fields lift material from the sunspot and quickly cool the material.

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