Which describes a difference between solar wind and a geomagnetic storm? Select the three correct answers.

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

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

Geomagnetic storms are constant; solar wind occurs only occasionally.
Geomagnetic storms are constant; solar wind occurs only occasionally.

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

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

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

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

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

These answers highlight the relationships and characteristics of solar wind and geomagnetic storms effectively.