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Lesson 6.7 The Sun

Question 16 • 26/27 EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE A

Which of these are associated with the solar wind? Check all that apply.produces tidesdisrupts communication systemscomposed of charged particlestravels at about 400 km/sexplains changes in the weather

Answer
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produces tides
B
disrupts communication systems
C
composed of charged particles
D
travels at about 400 km/s
E
explains changes in the weather

Explanation

The solar wind is a stream of charged particles from the Sun, and it travels at an average speed of about 400 km/s. When it interacts with Earth’s magnetic field, it can disturb the magnetosphere and disrupt communication systems. It does not produce tides or explain changes in weather.

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