Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following in context of Sunspots:

1. They are permanent phenomena on the Sun's photosphere.
2. They appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas.
3. Caused by trapped magnetic field leading to decline in the release of energy.

Select the correct statements:

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the Sun's photosphere that appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas.Individual sunspots or groups of sunspots may last anywhere from a few days to a few months, but eventually decay. Similar phenomena indirectly observed on stars other than the Sun are commonly called starspots.