Question
Why are satellites the most susceptiable to the Solar Weather effects from the Sun?
a
They are in orbit above the Earth, and thus are not as well protected by the magnetosphere
b
They are made of sensitive to changes in the magnetic field and radiation due to the fact that satellites are made of high tech delicate equipment
c
The satellites absorb the radiation from the Sun to operate, so solar weather effects disrupt the flow of energy from the Sun
d
Solar winds from the Sun's weather effects can blow the satellites out of their orbital paths, which can upset the delicate balance needed to keep the communications between the satellites constant
a
They are in orbit above the Earth, and thus are not as well protected by the magnetosphere
b
They are made of sensitive to changes in the magnetic field and radiation due to the fact that satellites are made of high tech delicate equipment
c
The satellites absorb the radiation from the Sun to operate, so solar weather effects disrupt the flow of energy from the Sun
d
Solar winds from the Sun's weather effects can blow the satellites out of their orbital paths, which can upset the delicate balance needed to keep the communications between the satellites constant
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**a**. They are in orbit above the Earth, and thus are not as well protected by the magnetosphere.
Satellites in orbit are exposed to higher levels of solar radiation and charged particles compared to objects on the Earth's surface, which are largely protected by the Earth's atmosphere and magnetosphere. Solar weather events, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections, can increase these levels significantly, causing disruptions to satellite operations and communications.
**a**. They are in orbit above the Earth, and thus are not as well protected by the magnetosphere.
Satellites in orbit are exposed to higher levels of solar radiation and charged particles compared to objects on the Earth's surface, which are largely protected by the Earth's atmosphere and magnetosphere. Solar weather events, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections, can increase these levels significantly, causing disruptions to satellite operations and communications.