I WONDER - Can Solar Flares Be Predicted?

Space weather forecasters, like meteorologists, predict solar flares, CMEs, and geomagnetic storms using advanced instruments and satellite data. These forecasts provide warnings to help governments, businesses, and individuals prepare for potential disruptions caused by space weather events.

What is the role of space weather forecasters?

• To predict rainfall on Earth

• To monitor the sun's activity and predict solar events

• To track hurricanes and tornadoes

• To study the Earth's core

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by space weather forecasters?

• Satellite data

• Weather balloons

• Advanced warnings

• Sophisticated instruments

What kind of events do space weather forecasters provide warnings for?

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

• Solar flares and geomagnetic storms

• Volcanic eruptions

Why is it important to predict space weather events?

• To prepare for potential disruptions caused by solar flares

• To improve agricultural yields

• To increase tourism in space

• To enhance marine navigation

Who benefits from space weather forecasts?

• Only scientists

• Only astronauts

• Governments, businesses, and individuals

• Only meteorologists