Question

1. which of the following does not describe the characteristics of sunspots?

sunspots are permanent.
sunspots are areas of magnetic concentration.
sunspots are cooler than the surrounding areas.
sunspots are darker than the rest of the photosphere.

Explanation:

Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the Sun's photosphere. They are areas of magnetic concentration, cooler (and thus darker) than the surrounding photosphere. Since they are temporary, the statement "Sunspots are permanent" is incorrect.

Answer:

"Sunspots are permanent" does not describe the characteristics of sunspots.