Power grid operations on Earth are most likely to degrade during coronal mass ejections (CMEs). CMEs can release large amounts of charged particles into space, which, when interacting with Earth's magnetic field, can induce geomagnetic storms that affect power grids.
During which type of solar weather would one predict power grid operations on Earth could degrade?(1 point)
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solar energetic particles
solar energetic particles
solar wind
solar wind
coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
solar flares
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Which prediction is most likely to happen due to solar energetic particles during a solar radiation storm?(1 point)
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Satellites will need to be repositioned due to satellite drag.
Satellites will need to be repositioned due to satellite drag.
Power will go out in cities across the world.
Power will go out in cities across the world.
Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
Radio communications at high latitudes will be blocked.
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Satellites will need to be repositioned due to satellite drag.
Satellites will need to be repositioned due to satellite drag.
Power will go out in cities across the world.
Power will go out in cities across the world.
Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
Radio navigation and GPS systems will be inaccurate.
Radio communications at high latitudes will be blocked.
The prediction that is most likely to happen due to solar energetic particles during a solar radiation storm is: Radio communications at high latitudes will be blocked. Solar energetic particles can interfere with radio signals, particularly in polar regions, leading to temporary communication blackouts.
Which would scientists predict might happen due to solar flares?(1 point)
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electrical systems in satellites will fail
electrical systems in satellites will fail
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
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked
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electrical systems in satellites will fail
electrical systems in satellites will fail
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
high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked
Scientists would predict that high-frequency radio waves used for radio communication will be blocked due to solar flares. Solar flares can cause disturbances in the ionosphere, which can lead to the disruption of radio signals, particularly those relying on high-frequency communication.