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What is the primary reason for the onset of convection in the Sun's interior?
What is the primary reason for the onset of convection in the Sun's interior?
- Lack of magnetic field strength
- Insufficient energy to support nuclear reactions
- High flux of radiation energy that cannot be easily transported (correct)
- Cooling of the solar material
What is the term used to study the interior of the Sun?
What is the term used to study the interior of the Sun?
- Helioseismology (correct)
- Cosmology
- Solarology
- Astrology
What is the visible surface of the Sun called?
What is the visible surface of the Sun called?
- Photosphere (correct)
- Corona
- Atmosphere
- Chromosphere
Why do sunspots appear darker than the surrounding solar surface?
Why do sunspots appear darker than the surrounding solar surface?
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What is the average temperature of the Sun's photosphere?
What is the average temperature of the Sun's photosphere?
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How long can sunspots last?
How long can sunspots last?
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What was Galileo's contribution to the study of sunspots?
What was Galileo's contribution to the study of sunspots?
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What is the duration of the Sun's complete rotation?
What is the duration of the Sun's complete rotation?
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What is the typical size of sunspots?
What is the typical size of sunspots?
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What is the term used to describe the 11-year cycle of sunspot activity?
What is the term used to describe the 11-year cycle of sunspot activity?
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