Question

Sunspots are dark because ___________. a. the strong magnetic field inhibits the currents of hot gas rising from below. b. of shock waves moving through the photosphere. c. they have a different chemical composition than the rest of the sun. d. regions of the photosphere are obscured by material in the chromosphere.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) the strong magnetic field inhibits the currents of hot gas rising from below.

Explanation:

Sunspots are dark because they are a little cooler than the photo sphere.

The magnetic field inhibits the strong rising currents of hot gas,allowing it to cool the surface.