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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?

Helioseismology (correct)

Cosmology

Solarology

Astrology

What is the visible surface of the Sun called?

Photosphere (correct)

Corona

Atmosphere

Chromosphere

Why do sunspots appear darker than the surrounding solar surface?

They are cooler than the surrounding photosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the average temperature of the Sun's photosphere?

5800 K Signup and view all the answers

How long can sunspots last?

Weeks Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo's contribution to the study of sunspots?

He estimated the Sun's rotation rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the Sun's complete rotation?

A month Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size of sunspots?

10000 km across Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the 11-year cycle of sunspot activity?

Solar cycle Signup and view all the answers