Which prediction is most likely to happen due to solar energetic particles during a solar radiation storm?
Responses:
a) Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
b) Satellites will need to be repositioned due to satellite drag.
c) Radio communications at high latitudes will be blocked.
d) Power will go out in cities across the world.
The most likely prediction to happen due to solar energetic particles during a solar radiation storm is:
a) Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
a) Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
Solar energetic particles emitted during a solar radiation storm can interfere with radio waves and disrupt the accuracy of radio navigation and GPS systems. This is a common effect observed during such storms. The other options listed (b, c, and d) are also possible effects, but are less likely compared to the disruption of navigation and GPS systems.