Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Integrated Science (024) Practice Exam

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Which statement about solar flares is true?

  1. They are a type of aurora

  2. They release energy in the form of light and heat

  3. They occur exclusively at the poles

  4. They can only be observed during nighttime

The correct answer is: They release energy in the form of light and heat

The statement about solar flares that accurately describes their nature is that they release energy in the form of light and heat. Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation that occur on the Sun’s surface, resulting from the release of magnetic energy associated with sunspots. The energy emitted during a solar flare spans across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, including X-rays and ultraviolet light, which significantly contributes to the increased radiation levels detected from the Sun during such events. This energy release can affect space weather and is associated with phenomena such as geomagnetic storms on Earth. The other statements are not correct. Solar flares are not auroras; they are distinct phenomena. They can occur anywhere on the Sun’s surface, not just at the poles, and they are not limited to nighttime observation—solar flares can be detected and observed during the day as well, with their effects potentially influencing both day and night conditions on Earth.