Question

The sunspot cycle is a pattern of solar activity where the average number of sunspots gradually _______________________________ and _______________________________.A. Stops, re-startsB. Increases, burstsC. Fades, dies outD. Increases, decreases

Answer 1

option D

Step-by-step explanation:

Sunspots are the spot that appears on the sun, this spot appears darker than the surrounding surface of the sun.

Sun magnetic field goes through a cycle and this cycle is called the Sunspot cycle. Every 11 years the magnetic field of the sun completely flips. This sunspot cycle affects activity on the surface of the sun.

Sunspot cycle is the pattern of solar activity where an average number of sunspot gradually increase and decrease.

Hence, the correct answer is option D