Which results from the interaction of solar weather on Earth's magnetic field? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
geomagnetic storms
geomagnetic storms
auroras
auroras
radiation belts
radiation belts
solar wind
geomagnetic storms and auroras
Which are predicted to happen in the case of a severe geomagnetic storm? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations
extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations
signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate
signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate
satellites will be forced to Earth's surface
satellites will be forced to Earth's surface
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communications will intensify
extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations and signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate
Which are predicted to happen in the case of a severe geomagnetic storm? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations
extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations
signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate
signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate
satellites will be forced to Earth's surface
satellites will be forced to Earth's surface
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communications will intensify
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communications will intensify
extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations and signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate
theres two answers
Apologies for the confusion. The correct answers are:
1. Extra currents in the ground will disrupt power grid operations.
2. Signals from radio navigation systems will be disrupted and be inaccurate.
How does nuclear fusion make life on Earth possible?(1 point)
Responses
blocks radiation from reaching Earth
blocks radiation from reaching Earth
creates the sun’s magnetic field
creates the sun’s magnetic field
creates Earth’s magnetic field
creates Earth’s magnetic field
releases energy that warms Earth
Nuclear fusion releases energy that warms Earth.
To determine which results from the interaction of solar weather on Earth's magnetic field, we need to understand the effects of solar weather on Earth's magnetic field. Solar weather, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, can release charged particles and magnetic fields into space.
When these charged particles and magnetic fields from the Sun encounter Earth's magnetic field, they can interact and produce several effects. The correct answers from the given options are:
1. Geomagnetic storms: During intense solar activity, the interaction of solar particles with Earth's magnetic field can cause disturbances known as geomagnetic storms. These storms can induce fluctuations in Earth's magnetosphere and cause disruptions in various technological systems on Earth.
2. Auroras: The interaction of solar particles with Earth's magnetic field can result in the formation of auroras. When charged particles from the Sun collide with molecules in Earth's atmosphere, they excite the atoms and molecules, causing them to emit light and creating the beautiful colors of auroras in the polar regions.
The incorrect answer from the given options is:
- Radiation belts: Radiation belts, such as the Van Allen belts, are regions of trapped charged particles in Earth's magnetic field. However, they are not directly caused by the interaction of solar weather with Earth's magnetic field. Instead, they are formed by the interplay of various factors including Earth's magnetic field and cosmic rays.
- Solar wind: Solar wind refers to the continuous stream of charged particles, mainly protons and electrons, flowing from the Sun. While solar wind does interact with Earth's magnetic field, it is not a direct result of the interaction between solar weather and Earth's magnetic field.
Therefore, the two correct answers from the given options are geomagnetic storms and auroras.