Solar Weather Quick Check
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Question
Which describes a difference between solar wind and a geomagnetic storm? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
Geomagnetic storms travel at the speed of light, while solar wind takes four days to reach Earth.
Geomagnetic storms travel at the speed of light, while solar wind takes four days to reach Earth.
Solar wind sometimes results in geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic storms do not cause solar wind.
Solar wind sometimes results in geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic storms do not cause solar wind.
Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.
Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.
Geomagnetic storms are constant; solar wind occurs only occasionally.
1. Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
3. Solar wind sometimes results in geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic storms do not cause solar wind.
4. Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.
Solar Weather Quick Check
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Question
How does solar weather affect Earth's magnetosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
It forms radiation belts.
It forms radiation belts.
It generates auroras.
It generates auroras.
It develops solar wind.
It develops solar wind.
It causes geomagnetic storms
2. It generates auroras.
4. It causes geomagnetic storms.