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Which of the following is true about space weather?
Which of the following is true about space weather?
- Space weather is caused by activity on Earth's surface
- Space weather is not related to the Sun
- Space weather can only affect Earth
- Space weather can damage satellites and cause electrical blackouts (correct)
How does space weather travel from the Sun to Earth?
How does space weather travel from the Sun to Earth?
- Through the Sun's surface
- Through the solar wind (correct)
- Through the Earth's magnetic field
- Through the Earth's atmosphere
What is the source of space weather?
What is the source of space weather?
- Magnetic field activity
- The solar wind
- Activity on Earth's surface
- The Sun's hot outer atmosphere (correct)
What protects Earth from space weather?
What protects Earth from space weather?
What is the speed at which the solar wind carries particles towards Earth?
What is the speed at which the solar wind carries particles towards Earth?