Discussion :: World Geography
- The initial increase of magnetic field in magnetic storms is caused
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A.
when the shock wave, associated with the gusty solar wind, compresses the magnetosphere |
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B.
when there is a large decrease in field intensity |
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C.
when the gust wind itself engulfs the magnetosphere |
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D.
None of the above |
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Answer : Option A
Explanation :
A geomagnetic storm (commonly referred to as a solar storm) is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere caused by a solar wind shock wave and/or cloud of magnetic field that interacts with the Earth's magnetic field.
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