Answers RMA FL-2001310-EarthSpace Science Semester 1 The SunQuestion 4

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The Sun

Question 4 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 1

How are Van Allen belts formed?

Answer

A

High-energy particles from the Sun get trapped in Earth’s magnetic field.

B

Metals in Earth’s core sink and rise, producing a circular movement of the metals.

C

Particles in solar wind travel along lines of Earth’s magnetic field and collide with gas atoms.

D

Material from the surface of the Sun erupts and forms a loop due to the Sun’s magnetic field.

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