Shandra is studying Earth's magnetic field in her science class. She leams that a giant shield around her planet protects all living things from dangerous charged particles from the sun.
How does the magnetic field protect life on Earth?

O A. The magnetic field directs charged particles toward the poles and then past Earth.
O B. The magnetic field directs charged particles toward the equator and then past Earth.
O C. The magnetic field absorbs the charged particles coming from the sun.
O D. The magnetic field directs charged particles toward the poles then absorbs them.