Author Question: List at least two ways the sunspot cycle affects us on the Earth. What will be an ideal ... (Read 48 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

List at least two ways the sunspot cycle affects us on the Earth.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why is the sky blue (on Earth)?

A) because the Sun emits mostly blue light
B) because molecules scatter red light more effectively than blue light
C) because deep space is blue in color
D) because molecules scatter blue light more effectively than red light
E) No one knowsthis is one of the great mysteries of science.

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

When the Sun is near solar maximum, it undergoes a much higher rate of violent activity in the form of solar flares and coronal mass ejections. These are outbursts of charged particles that can radio communications on Earth and (2 ) be a danger to orbiting satellites. (3 ) Finally, the increased solar activity can create more auroras.

Answer to Question 2

D