Flip Flop: Magnetic Effects on Earth

What is the primary function of Earth's magnetosphere?

• To generate solar wind

• To control Earth's weather patterns

• To shield Earth from harmful solar and cosmic radiation

• To produce Earth's gravity

How often do Earth's magnetic poles completely flip locations?

• Every 10,000 years

• Every 100,000 years

• Every 300,000 years

• Every 1,000,000 years

What is the main reason changes in Earth's magnetic field can't impact climate?

• The magnetic field is too stable

• The magnetic field is too weak

• The magnetic field is too strong

• Air isn’t ferrous (made of metal)

What is the name of the event where the magnetic field weakened significantly about 41,500 years ago?

• The Dalton Minimum

• The Carrington event

• The Maunder Minimum

• The Laschamps event

What is the primary source of Earth's magnetic field?

• The motion of molten iron in Earth's core

• The rotation of Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The solar wind

What is the name of the three-satellite constellation launched by the European Space Agency in 2013?

• Hubble

• Artemis

• Swarm

• OSIRIS-REx

What is the speed of Earth's North Magnetic Pole's drift per year?

• 100 miles

• 55 miles

• 34 miles

• 10 miles

What happened during the Laschamps event?