What phenomenon occurs in the photosphere that affects solar observations? A) Sunspots B) Solar flares C) Coronal mass ejections D) Solar winds
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about a specific phenomenon that occurs in the photosphere of the Sun and affects solar observations. The question provides multiple-choice options related to solar activity, and the goal is to identify which of these options is directly related to the photosphere.
Answer
Sunspots.
A phenomenon in the photosphere that affects solar observations is sunspots.
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A phenomenon in the photosphere that affects solar observations is sunspots.
More Information
Sunspots are cooler areas on the Sun's photosphere, appearing dark due to lower temperatures. They influence solar observations due to their associative phenomena like solar flares and their impact on solar radiation measurements.
Sources
- The Photosphere - NASA/Marshall Solar Physics - solarscience.msfc.nasa.gov
- Sunspots: What are they, and why do they occur? - Space.com - space.com
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