NASA | Top Solar Discoveries: #1

NASA | Top Solar Discoveries: #1

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Space weather, driven by the sun's energetic output, affects global communication and power systems. The solar wind, composed of protons and electrons, interacts with Earth's magnetic field. Satellites study solar phenomena like flares and coronal mass ejections, which can disrupt power grids and harm astronauts. Missions aim to enhance our understanding and prediction of space weather.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of space weather?

The sun's energetic output

The moon's gravitational pull

The Earth's atmosphere

The Earth's core

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What particles make up the solar wind?

Neutrons and photons

Protons and electrons

Protons and neutrons

Neutrons and electrons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what speed can solar wind particles travel?

Up to 500,000 miles an hour

Up to 2,000,000 miles an hour

Up to 1,000,000 miles an hour

Up to 1,500,000 miles an hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an effect of space weather?

Radiation risks for astronauts

Increased rainfall on Earth

Power outages in high latitude grids

Disruption of spacecraft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are space weather prediction missions important?

To understand the sun's impact on Earth

To improve weather forecasts on Earth

To explore other planets

To study the Earth's core