Which do solar flares and coronal mass ejections have in common? Select the two correct responses.(1 point)

Question

Responses

They tend to occur during minimum points in the solar cycle.
They tend to occur during minimum points in the solar cycle.

They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.
They appear as dark spots on the sun's surface.

They are explosive events that can affect Earth.
They are explosive events that can affect Earth.

They are caused by the sun's changing magnetic field.

Answer 1

They are caused by the sun's changing magnetic field.

Answer 2

An astronomer notices increased chances of solar energetic particles in the ionosphere. Who should be notified of this possibility? Select the two correct answers.
computer technicians trying to charge several new computers at a warehouse
computer technicians trying to charge several new computers at a warehouse

engineers who control power systems to cities in the affected area
engineers who control power systems to cities in the affected area

scientists who are responsible for tracking and maneuvering satellites
scientists who are responsible for tracking and maneuvering satellites

flight operations officers who devise airline flight planes
flight operations officers who devise airline flight planes
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Answer 3

engineers who control power systems to cities in the affected area
scientists who are responsible for tracking and maneuvering satellites

Answer 4

Which of the following is a natural driver of climate change?(1 point)
Responses

solar radiation
solar radiation

emissions of gases from products
emissions of gases from products

burning fossil fuels
burning fossil fuels

changes in land useWhich of the following is a natural driver of climate change?(1 point)
Responses

solar radiation
solar radiation

emissions of gases from products
emissions of gases from products

burning fossil fuels
burning fossil fuels

changes in land use

Answer 5

solar radiation
changes in land use