Question

For a few hours, some satellites experienced electrical failure and at the same time, radio communications at high latitudes were also disrupted. Which is an astronomer most likely to predict was the cause?(1 point)
Responses

solar energetic particles
solar energetic particles

coronal mass ejections
coronal mass ejections

a geomagnetic storm
a geomagnetic storm

solar flares

Answer 1

An astronomer is most likely to predict that a **geomagnetic storm** was the cause of both the electrical failures in satellites and the disruption of radio communications at high latitudes. Geomagnetic storms are often associated with increased levels of solar energetic particles and coronal mass ejections, and they can lead to disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field that affect satellite operations and radio communications.