Solar Storms Quiz-Kurzgesagt

What is the Sun's magnetic field shaped by?

• Plasma

• Gravity

• Wind

• Electricity

What is the constant trickle of solar plasma known as?

• Auroras

• Solar Wind

• Coronal Mass Ejections

• Solar Flares

What happens to the blast of X-rays from a solar flare before it reaches the Earth's surface?

• It is absorbed by the atmosphere

• It causes a shockwave

• It creates a geomagnetic storm

• It accelerates protons

What is the main concern for machines made out of metal and wire during a solar storm?

• Temporary blackouts

• Communication failure

• Transformer destruction

• Power grid shutdown

When was the last time a solar hurricane washed over Earth?

• 1989

• 1859

• Never

• 2012

What is the estimated probability of a major solar storm hitting Earth in the next 50 years?

• 25%

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the potential cost of serious damage to electronic systems globally from a strong solar storm?

• $3.7 trillion

• $4.8 trillion

• $2.6 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

What is the main way to protect the world's electric grid against solar storms?

• Unplugging stuff

• Taking preventative blackouts

• Opening extra lines

• Investing in upgrades

What is the main consequence of a sustained power outage from a solar storm?

• All of the above

• Food rotting

• Water supply failure

• Supply chain breakdown

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