Question

Q93) Which of the following are the harmful effects of solar winds?

1. They adversely affect the magnetic field of Earth.

2.They cause the formation of aurora Borealis in the polar regions

3. They increase the chances of collisions between aircrafts and collisions between ships

• A. a) Only 1
• B. b) Only 1 and 2
• C. c) Only 3
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

Answer 93: D
Explanation: The solar wind is a stream of energized, charged particles, primarily electrons and protons, flowing outward from the
Sun. They collide with the magnetic field of the Earth and cause it to change its shape. The effects of solar winds on the earth that are
visible to naked eye are the Aurora Borealis (the Northern lights) at the North Pole and the Aurora Australis (the Southern Lights) at
the South Pole. They also affect all navigation and communication systems especially for vessels at sea as the navigation satellites
are negatively impacted.