When Strong Solar Winds Are Displaced Poleward by Our Magnetic

question 86

Multiple Choice

When strong solar winds are displaced poleward by our magnetic fields, we get:

• A)the Van Allen radiation belts.
• B)intense auroral displays.
• C)sunspots.
• D)hurricanes in the tropics.
• E)droughts and dust bowls in the American West.

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Definitions:

Ionizing Power

The ability of a chemical or physical agent to ionize atoms or molecules by altering their charge through the removal or addition of electrons.

Radioactive Particle

Particles emitted from nuclei as a result of nuclear instability, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

Penetrating Power

The ability of a form of radiation to pass through material, depending on the type of radiation and the material's characteristics.

Ionizing Radiation

Radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus creating ions and causing molecular damage.