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
geomagnetic storm -- aurora
geomagnetic storm -- aurora
coronal mass ejection -- geomagnetic storm
coronal mass ejection -- geomagnetic storm
solar wind -- interplanetary magnetic field
solar wind -- interplanetary magnetic field
radiation belt -- aurora
radiation belt -- aurora
coronal mass ejection -- geomagnetic storm
solar wind -- interplanetary magnetic field
Based on
data and
data, scientists think that solar weather has
effect on terrestrial weather.
Based on the data and evidence, scientists think that solar weather has an effect on terrestrial weather.
Based on ___ data and ___ data, scientists think that solar weather has ___
effect on terrestrial weather.
Based on observational data and experimental data, scientists think that solar weather has a significant effect on terrestrial weather.
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
a geomagnetic storm
a geomagnetic storm
solar flares
solar flares
coronal mass ejections
coronal mass ejections
solar energetic particles
Astronomers are most likely to predict that a geomagnetic storm was the cause of the electrical failure in satellites and disruption of radio communications at high latitudes.
When is the possibility of solar weather affecting terrestrial weather the highest?(1 point)
Responses
during solar minimum
during solar minimum
during solar maximum
during solar maximum
during the solar cycle
during the solar cycle
during Total Solar Irradiance
The possibility of solar weather affecting terrestrial weather is highest during solar maximum.
Which do solar flares and coronal mass ejections have in common? Select the two correct responses.(1 point)
Responses
They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.
They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.
They tend to occur during minimum points in the solar cycle.
They tend to occur during minimum points in the solar cycle.
They are caused by the sun's changing magnetic field.
They are caused by the sun's changing magnetic field.