Question

Which describes a difference between solar wind and a geomagnetic storm? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

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 constant; solar wind occurs only occasionally.
Geomagnetic storms are constant; solar wind occurs only occasionally.

Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.

Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.

Answer 1

How does solar weather affect Earth's magnetosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

It causes geomagnetic storms.
It causes geomagnetic storms.

It forms radiation belts.
It forms radiation belts.

It develops solar wind.
It develops solar wind.

It generates auroras.

Answer 2

Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.

Answer 3

It causes geomagnetic storms.
It generates auroras.