Sunspots and Space Weather

What are sunspots ?

• nice beaches to sunbathe

• dark, planet-sized regions that appear on the "surface" of the Sun.

• places where you can watch the Sun

• freckles on your face

Space weather forecast is important to protect

• astronauts and satellites in space.

• humans against sunburn.

• the moon.

• nature and animals.

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What protects Earth from solar winds?

• The poles

• The moon's gravity

• The magnetic field and the atmosphere

• The tidal range

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What are dark areas on the surface of the sun that are cooler than the surrounding area?

• Prominences
• Sunspots
• Corona
• Solar Flares

The part of the Sun that we see

• Solar Flare
• Prominence
• Sunspot
• Photosphere

The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere

• Photospher
• Corona
• Sunspot
• Solar Flare

Space weather can damage technology on the Earth

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The sun produces energy in its core by combining H atoms into He atoms in a process known as ___.

• Nuclear fission

• gravitational compression

• kinetic compression

• Nuclear fusion

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The sun is a glowing ball of _______.

• water
• liquid
• gases
• rocks

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What is the sun made from?

• Heat
• Hydrogen and Helium gas
• Nitrogen gas
• Fire and heat

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