Which of the following describes the Maunder Minimum?

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The Maunder Minimum is a period of very low solar activity that occurred in the 17th century, which coincided with the Little Ice Age, a period of global cooling.

Answer: B
 The Maunder Minimum is characterized by a lack of sunspots and other solar activity, which was documented by astronomers during that time.

Answer: D
 Scientists have studied the Maunder Minimum by analyzing ice cores from Antarctica and other sources to look for evidence of global climate patterns during that time. There is no evidence that it caused a significant change in Earth's orbit (choice C).

Which of the Following Describes the Maunder Minimum