Question

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

Answer 1

The three correct answers that describe the differences between solar wind and a geomagnetic storm are:

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

   • Solar wind is a continuous flow of charged particles from the sun, while geomagnetic storms are episodic events triggered by disturbances such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs).

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

   • Solar wind is a regular phenomenon associated with the sun's activity, while geomagnetic storms are often caused by specific solar events like CMEs.

3. Solar wind sometimes results in geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic storms do not cause solar wind.

   • Solar wind can lead to geomagnetic storms when intense solar activity interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, but geomagnetic storms themselves do not create solar wind.

The other options are incorrect regarding the nature and behavior of solar wind and geomagnetic storms.