The sun's radiance usually has a ____ variation.
A) 1%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 40%

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There was less than 1% variation in radiance over a period of 11 years, but the sun can have an impact on temperatures on Earth. The Maunder Minimum period occurred when sunspots were rare. The temperatures for the winters during this time were very bitter cold in North America and Europe. Information can be found in the section Human Activity is Causing Global Oceanic Change.

The Sun's Radiance Usually Has a ____ Variation