4. Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of a severe solar storm? This can be tricky -- be careful! Choose ONE FALSE answer.(1 point) Responses ERCOT-protected power grids in Texas will keep the power on. ERCOT-protected power grids in Texas will keep the power on. GPS directions would not function. GPS directions would not function. Satellites could be knocked offline. Satellites could be knocked offline. Cell phones and land lines could go out partially or completely. Cell phones and land lines could go out partially or completely. ATM services could be reduced or knocked out completely.
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The statement that is NOT a possible effect of a severe solar storm is:
ERCOT-protected power grids in Texas will keep the power on.
While the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) does manage the power grid in Texas, it is not guaranteed that they would remain unaffected by a severe solar storm. Solar storms can induce geomagnetic storms that can disrupt power grid operations, including those in Texas. The other options listed could indeed be potential effects of a severe solar storm.
