Which of the following protects Earth's atmosphere from solar wind?(1 point)
Responses
magnetosphere
convection currents
radiative zone
hydrogen atoms
1. Magnetosphere
2. Using theoretical models combined with known data
3. Nuclear fusion
4. The lowest temperatures are from the photosphere
magnetosphere
3. Nuclear fusion
The correct answer is:
magnetosphere
The correct answer is the magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is the region surrounding Earth, where the planet's magnetic field interacts with the solar wind. This interaction creates a protective shield that deflects most of the charged particles and harmful radiation coming from the Sun. To determine the correct answer, you can eliminate the other options by understanding their roles.
Convection currents are responsible for heat transfer in a fluid or gas. While they play a role in the circulation of Earth's atmosphere, they do not specifically protect it from solar wind.
The radiative zone is a layer in the Sun where energy is carried mainly by electromagnetic radiation. This region is within the Sun, not Earth's atmosphere.
Hydrogen atoms are the most abundant type of atoms in Earth's atmosphere, but they do not directly protect the atmosphere from solar wind.