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Solar Weather Impact Quick Check
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Which would scientists predict might happen due to solar flares?(1 point)
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power grid operations will go offline
power grid operations will go offline
radio navigation systems and global positioning systems will be inaccurate
radio navigation systems and global positioning systems will be inaccurate
electrical systems in satellites will fail
electrical systems in satellites will fail
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked
Solar Weather Impact Quick Check
3 of 33 of 3 Items
Question
Which would scientists predict might happen due to solar flares?(1 point)
Responses
power grid operations will go offline
power grid operations will go offline
radio navigation systems and global positioning systems will be inaccurate
radio navigation systems and global positioning systems will be inaccurate
electrical systems in satellites will fail
electrical systems in satellites will fail
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked
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Scientists would predict that all of the following could happen due to solar flares:
1. **Power grid operations will go offline** - Solar flares can induce currents that affect power grid operations.
2. **Radio navigation systems and global positioning systems will be inaccurate** - The ionization of the atmosphere can disrupt signals used in navigation systems.
3. **Electrical systems in satellites will fail** - Increased radiation from solar flares can damage satellite electronics.
4. **High-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked** - Solar flares can cause disturbances in the ionosphere that affect radio communications.
Therefore, while each individual response is a valid prediction, if you need to select just one, you could choose any of the four options, as they all accurately reflect possible impacts of solar flares. If you must select the most direct or immediate impact, "high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked" is often a primary concern during solar events.
1. **Power grid operations will go offline** - Solar flares can induce currents that affect power grid operations.
2. **Radio navigation systems and global positioning systems will be inaccurate** - The ionization of the atmosphere can disrupt signals used in navigation systems.
3. **Electrical systems in satellites will fail** - Increased radiation from solar flares can damage satellite electronics.
4. **High-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked** - Solar flares can cause disturbances in the ionosphere that affect radio communications.
Therefore, while each individual response is a valid prediction, if you need to select just one, you could choose any of the four options, as they all accurately reflect possible impacts of solar flares. If you must select the most direct or immediate impact, "high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked" is often a primary concern during solar events.
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