What Causes Solar Storms?

What is the sun primarily made of?

• Solid rock

• Water vapor

• Gaseous plasma

• Liquid lava

What phenomenon helps shape the flow of particles on the sun?

• Solar wind

• Electrical resistance

• Magnetic field

• Gravitational pull

What natural display is caused by Earth's magnetic field deflecting storm energy?

• Solar flares

• Rainbows

• Lightning

• Auroras

What can extreme solar storms potentially cause on Earth?

• Global warming

• Earthquakes

• Increased plant growth

• Catastrophic damage to electrical systems

When did the last major solar storm impact Earth?

• July 23, 2012

• August 19, 2013

• December 5, 2010

• March 30, 2015