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.

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 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.

Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.

Answer 1

The three correct responses that describe a difference between solar wind and a geomagnetic storm are:

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

These points outline the nature of solar wind as a continuous stream of charged particles from the sun, while geomagnetic storms are temporary disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field caused by solar events such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).