Satellites in low-Earth orbits are more likely to crash to Earth when the sunspot cycle is near solar maximum because ________.
a. it is too dangerous to send the Space Shuttle to service satellites during solar maximum b. Earth's upper atmosphere tends to expand during solar maximum, exerting drag on satellites in low orbits
c. of increased magnetic interference
d. they are more likely to have their electronics "fried" by a solar flare during solar maximum
The "doldrums" is a descriptive adjective for the corridor from around Earth closer to the equator when ships can become stuck in windless seas. In the horse elevations, where even the air moves down to towards the Earth's surface, the increasing jet stream eventually subsides.
