Exploring Space Weather

The video explores space weather, focusing on the sun's influence. It explains solar wind, Earth's protective shields, and phenomena like auroras. It discusses solar storms, coronal mass ejections, and their potential impacts on Earth, including power and communication disruptions. The video also highlights how scientists predict solar storms to mitigate their effects.

What is the primary source of space weather?

• The Earth's atmosphere

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Sun

• The Moon

What are the two main natural shields that protect Earth from space weather?

• The Earth's core and mantle

• The Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere

• The ozone layer and the stratosphere

• The Earth's oceans and mountains

What phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere?

• Tornadoes

• Solar flares

• Auroras

• Earthquakes

What is a coronal mass ejection (CME) and what can it affect on Earth?

• A type of solar wind that affects ocean currents

• A lunar event that affects tides

• A meteor shower that affects weather patterns

• A burst of solar energy that can disrupt power and communication systems

How do scientists help prepare for solar storms?

• By increasing the Earth's magnetic field

• By launching rockets to deflect solar winds

• By creating models to predict solar storms

• By building stronger satellites