Identify the two layers that surround the sun's innermost layer. Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
convection zone
convection zone
photosphere
photosphere
chromosphere
chromosphere
radiative zone
convection zone and radiative zone
For a few hours, some satellites experienced electrical failure and at the same time, radio communications at high latitudes were also disrupted. Which is an astronomer most likely to predict was the cause?(1 point)
Responses
solar energetic particles
solar energetic particles
coronal mass ejections
coronal mass ejections
a geomagnetic storm
a geomagnetic storm
solar flares
a geomagnetic storm
Which set of terms describes a realistic cause-effect relationship between solar weather and Earth's magnetosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
solar wind -- interplanetary magnetic field
solar wind -- interplanetary magnetic field
radiation belt -- aurora
radiation belt -- aurora
geomagnetic storm -- aurora
geomagnetic storm -- aurora
coronal mass ejection -- geomagnetic storm
solar wind -- interplanetary magnetic field
coronal mass ejection -- geomagnetic storm
When is the possibility of solar weather affecting terrestrial weather the highest?(1 point)
Responses
during solar maximum
during solar maximum
during Total Solar Irradiance
during Total Solar Irradiance
during solar minimum
during solar minimum
during the solar cycle
during solar maximum
What is the irradiance of the sun dependent on?(1 point)
Responses
the wavelength of the radiant energy it emits
the wavelength of the radiant energy it emits
the energetic solar wind particles
the energetic solar wind particles
the density of particles in the solar wind
the density of particles in the solar wind
the number of sunspots
the wavelength of the radiant energy it emits
Which accurately describes solar weather? Choose the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The intensity of solar weather is constant and unchanging.
The intensity of solar weather is constant and unchanging.
Solar flares and sunspots increase as solar maximum approaches.
Solar flares and sunspots increase as solar maximum approaches.
The intensity of solar weather changes frequently.
The intensity of solar weather changes frequently.
Solar flares and sunspots increase as solar minimum approaches.