Question

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

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.
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.

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 travel at the speed of light, while solar wind takes four days to reach Earth.

Answer 1

The three correct answers that describe the difference between solar wind and geomagnetic storms are:

1. **Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.**
2. **Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.**
3. **Solar wind sometimes results in geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic storms do not cause solar wind.**

These statements accurately reflect the nature of solar wind and geomagnetic storms and their respective behaviors and associations.