Geography GCSE

Sunspots

What Sunspots means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Sunspots

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

Dark patches on the Sun's surface that indicate increased solar activity and energy output.

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