Chapter 1 - Hazardous Earth - Natural Climate Change - Solar Output

Question 1

Stage 1:

Answer 1

Sun’s output of energy changes in short cycles (11 years repeat) - can be longer cycles of (100+ years).

Question 2

Stage 2:

Answer 2

Periods when solar output is reduced may cause the Earth’s climate to become COOLER.

Question 3

Maunder Minimum, 1645 - 1715

Answer 3

Period of reduced solar activity