Sunspots are dark splotches on the Sun. Which statement is true?

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Sunspots are areas on the surface of the Sun that are cooler than the surrounding areas, but still extremely hot (around 4,500°C). Sunspots are cooler areas of the Sun's photosphere, which is why they appear darker than the surrounding areas. However, they are still extremely hot, with temperatures around 3,500-4,500 Kelvin. They are also strongly associated with areas of high magnetic fields, which can affect the behavior of the Sun's atmosphere and even cause solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

Sunspots Are Dark Splotches on the Sun