Question

How is the earth protected from the sun’s particles? Select one: a. The earth’s magnetosphere protects it b. The sun is 93 million miles away, and the particles do not impact the earth. c. The earth is not protected from solar particles. d. The heliosphere protects the earth.

Answer 1

Answer: A.

Explanation: The Earth has a magnetic sphere that protects it from the sun's particles. Even though the particles take a while to travel to Earth, whenever they are deflected that is what causes the Northern Lights.