Does cosmic radiation come exclusively from the Sun?

• Yes, it only comes from the Sun.

• No, it comes from various sources.

• It comes only from the Moon.

• It comes only from Earth.

What role does Earth's atmosphere play in relation to cosmic radiation?

• It increases the intensity of cosmic radiation.

• It acts as a shield and reduces the intensity of cosmic radiation reaching the surface.

• It has no effect on cosmic radiation.

• It produces cosmic radiation.

What are the particles of cosmic radiation mainly composed of?

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Photons

Can cosmic radiation affect the electronic systems of satellites?

• No, it cannot affect them.

• Yes, it can affect them.

• Only during solar flares.

• Only in the Earth's atmosphere.

Is the intensity of cosmic radiation the same at all geographic latitudes on Earth?

• Yes, it is the same everywhere.

• No, it varies with latitude.

• It is only present at the equator.

• It is only present at the poles.

How was cosmic radiation discovered?

• Through telescope observations.

• Through balloon measurements in the early 20th century.

• Through satellite data in the 21st century.

• Through underwater experiments.

Do the cosmic particles that reach Earth have very low energy?

• Yes, they have very low energy.

• No, they have high energy.

• They have no energy.

• Their energy is unknown.

Are supernova explosions a possible source of cosmic radiation?

• No, they are not a source.

• Yes, they are a possible source.

• Only black holes are sources.

• Only the Sun is a source.

Does cosmic radiation have any relation to radioactivity?

• No, it has no relation.

• Yes, it is related to radioactivity.

• Only in water.

• Only in plants.

Are astronauts exposed to higher levels of cosmic radiation than people on Earth?

• No, they are exposed to lower levels.

• Yes, they are exposed to higher levels.

• They are exposed to the same levels.

• Only during spacewalks.