Multiple choice

Sun spots are

  1. mountains found on the surface of the sun

  2. dark patches having less temperature than that of the normal surface

  3. magnetic storms on the surface of the sun

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sunspots are temporary dark areas on the Sun's photosphere (visible surface) that appear darker because they are cooler than surrounding areas. They are caused by concentrated magnetic field lines that inhibit convection, reducing surface temperature. They are not physical mountains or features on the Sun's surface, but rather magnetic phenomena in the Sun's atmosphere.

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