Due to differential rotation, sunspot groups near the north and south poles of the Sun may take as much as __________ to rotate around the Sun.

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Sunspots near the poles of the Sun take longer to rotate around the Sun due to differential rotation, which means that different parts of the Sun rotate at different speeds. The equatorial regions of the Sun rotate faster than the polar regions. As a result, sunspot groups near the poles take longer to complete one rotation around the Sun compared to those near the equator. The difference can be as much as 10 days longer for sunspot groups near the poles. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Due to Differential Rotation, Sunspot Groups near the North and South