The Sun sends charged particles toward Earth where they contribute to the aurora. Which of these events does NOT contribute substantially to this outflow of particles?

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Sunspots are areas on the Sun's surface that are cooler and less luminous than the surrounding areas, but they do not substantially contribute to the outflow of charged particles towards Earth. The other options, coronal mass ejections, solar flares, and filaments, are all solar phenomena that can release significant amounts of charged particles into space.

The Sun Sends Charged Particles Toward Earth Where They Contribute