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)

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coronal mass ejections
coronal mass ejections

a geomagnetic storm
a geomagnetic storm

solar energetic particles
solar energetic particles

solar flares

Answer 1

An astronomer is most likely to predict that the cause of the electrical failure of satellites and the disruption of radio communications at high latitudes was a geomagnetic storm. Geomagnetic storms are often triggered by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) or solar wind, leading to disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere, which can impact satellite operations and radio communications, particularly at high latitudes.