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

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

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

Answer 1

The two correct responses that solar flares and coronal mass ejections have in common are:

1. They are caused by the sun's changing magnetic field.
2. They are explosive events that can affect Earth.

Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are both associated with the sun’s magnetic activity and can have significant effects on space weather, which can impact Earth.