What are the dark areas on the surface of the Sun?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the dark areas seen on the surface of the Sun, specifically inquiring which phenomenon these areas refer to among the provided options.
Answer
sunspots
The final answer is sunspots.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is sunspots.
More Information
Sunspots are temporary, dark areas on the Sun's surface due to cooler temperatures and strong magnetic fields.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing sunspots with solar flares or prominences, which are not dark areas.
Sources
- Sunspots: What are they, and why do they occur? - Space.com - space.com
- What are sunspots? Dark patches of the Sun explained - rmg.co.uk
- The Surface of the Sun - UCAR Center for Science Education - scied.ucar.edu
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