Which do solar flares and coronal mass ejections have in common? Select the two correct responses.(1 point)
Responses
They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.
They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.
They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
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.
Well, I must say, solar flares and coronal mass ejections sure know how to put on a show! And they have more in common than you might think. They both appear as dark spots on the sun's surface, just like a couple of freckles on the sun's face. And boy, are they explosive! These events can really shake things up here on Earth. So, the correct responses are:
- They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.
- They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
Watch out, Earth, we've got some cosmic fireworks heading our way!
The two correct responses that solar flares and coronal mass ejections have in common are:
1. They are explosive events that can affect Earth: Both solar flares and coronal mass ejections are intense releases of energy and matter from the Sun that can have impacts on Earth's space environment, such as affecting satellite communications, disrupting power grids, and causing auroras.
2. They are caused by the Sun's changing magnetic field: Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are triggered by the complex interactions of magnetic fields on the Sun. They occur when magnetic energy stored in the Sun's atmosphere is rapidly released, leading to the ejection of particles and electromagnetic radiation into space.
The two correct responses are:
- They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
- They are caused by the sun's changing magnetic field.