[amp_mcq option1=”when the shock wave, associated with the gusty solar wind, compresses the magnetosphere” option2=”when there is a large decrease in field intensity” option3=”when the gust wind itself engulfs the magnetosphere” option4=”None of the above” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is A. when the shock wave, associated with the gusty solar wind, compresses the magnetosphere.<\/p>\n
The magnetosphere is the region of space around Earth that is dominated by Earth’s magnetic field. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles from the Sun. When the solar wind is gusty, it can compress the magnetosphere. This compression can cause the magnetic field to increase.<\/p>\n
Option B is incorrect because a large decrease in field intensity would cause a magnetic storm, not an initial increase in magnetic field. Option C is incorrect because the gust wind itself does not engulf the magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is much larger than the gust wind. Option D is incorrect because the answer is A.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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