Sunspots and Global Temperatures
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What is the relationship between sunspots and the sun's energy output?

  • Sunspots reduce the sun's energy output
  • Sunspots have no effect on the sun's energy output
  • Sunspots indicate increased energy output from the sun (correct)
  • Sunspots are a sign of decreasing energy output
  • What happens to the global temperatures when there are many sunspots?

  • They are consistently lower
  • They fluctuate randomly
  • They are often higher (correct)
  • They remain unchanged
  • What can be observed about the sun's energy output over time?

  • It follows a cyclical pattern (correct)
  • It is always constant
  • It fluctuates randomly
  • It always decreases over time
  • What is true about the appearance of sunspots?

    <p>They are dark, but indicate increased energy output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to global temperatures when there are fewer sunspots?

    <p>They decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The earth is surrounded by a thin layer of air called the ______.

    <p>atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The air in the ______ moves in response to differences in temperature.

    <p>atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Temperatures at the ______ are high because incoming solar radiation is more intense.

    <p>equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sun's energy at solar radiation reaches the earth's atmosphere at ______ regions at a low angle.

    <p>polar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Due to high temperatures at the ______, the air rises up to the atmosphere.

    <p>equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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