All of the following are true regarding sunspot activity EXCEPT

A. The Little Ice Age occurred when there was a minimum of sunspot activity.
B. Solar flares are more common with maximum sunspot activity.
C. There is, on average, an 11 year cycle for sunspot cycles.
D. More sunspot activity means less overall energy emitted from the sun.


Answer: D

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