How is the sunspot cycle directly relevant to us here on Earth?
A)The sunspot cycle strongly influences Earth's weather.
B)The Sun's magnetic field,which plays a major role in the sunspot cycle,affects compass needles that we use on Earth.
C)The brightening and darkening of the Sun that occurs during the sunspot cycle affects plant photosynthesis here on Earth.
D)Coronal mass ejections and other activity associated with the sunspot cycle can disrupt radio communications and knock out sensitive electronic equipment.
E)The sunspot cycle is the cause of global warming.

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During the sunspot cycle, coronal mass ejections and other activity associated with the cycle can disrupt radio communications and knock out sensitive electronic equipment, which has significant implications for communication systems, navigation, and the power grid on Earth. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are not supported by scientific evidence.

How Is the Sunspot Cycle Directly Relevant to Us Here