Question

Which of these events is most likely to occur due to the interaction between Earth's magnetic field and charged particles blowing away from the sun?
A.) the magnetosphere becomes stronger
B.) gravity in space decreases
C.) microgravity is experienced by astronauts
D.) auroras are visible at the poles

Answer 1

The aurora borealis (northern lights) form when charged particles emitted from the sun during a solar flare penetrate the earth's magnetic shield and collide with atoms and molecules in our atmosphere. These collisions result in countless little bursts of light, called photons, which make up the aurora

Answer 2

so its D?

Answer 3

@Shalante

Answer 4

D

Answer 5

Yes it is D.

Answer 6

thank you both!(: