Which statements describe the effects of the solar wind on Earth? Check all that apply.

Charged particles in the solar wind interact with gases in Earth’s upper atmosphere, producing the northern and southern lights. Strong solar-wind disturbances can also interfere with radio and other communication systems, and they can compress and distort Earth’s magnetic field. They do not cause new elements to form or directly produce temperature changes at Earth’s surface.

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