Which describes a difference between solar wind and a geomagnetic storm? Select the three correct answers(2 points)

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

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.

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

Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.
Question 2
How does solar weather affect Earth's magnetosphere? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It forms radiation belts
It forms radiation belts

It generates auroras.
It generates auroras.

It causes geomagnetic storms
It causes geomagnetic storms

It develops solar wind
It develops solar wind
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Answer 1

Question 1: Differences between solar wind and geomagnetic storms

The three correct answers are:

1. Solar wind sometimes results in geomagnetic storms; geomagnetic storms do not cause solar wind.
2. Geomagnetic storms are associated with CMEs; solar wind is associated with the constant activity in the sun.
3. Geomagnetic storms occur only occasionally; solar wind is constant.

Question 2: How does solar weather affect Earth's magnetosphere?

The two correct answers are:

1. It generates auroras.
2. It causes geomagnetic storms.

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