Which one of the following statements about the solar wind is true?
A) It consists almost entirely of hydrogen and helium.
B) The "solar wind" is another name for the Sun's magnetic field when it extends far beyond the Sun.
C) It originates in the Van Allen radiation belts.
D) Its particles travel at very high speeds.
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