Global Impact of Space Weather and the Role of the United Nations

Global Impact of Space Weather and the Role of the United Nations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the United Nations' efforts to address space weather, a global concern akin to Earth's weather, but involving solar storms and radiation. It highlights the historical context of the space race and the formation of COPIOS, which fosters international cooperation on space issues. The video emphasizes the economic and technological impacts of space weather, such as disruptions to GPS and airline routes, and the need for global monitoring. It also explores the potential influence of space weather on Earth's climate. The UN's role in bridging monitoring gaps and facilitating international dialogue is underscored.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the United Nations when it established COPIOS in 1958?

To develop new space technologies

To promote military uses of outer space

To further the peaceful use of outer space

To compete with the Soviet Union in space exploration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which new item was recently added to the COPIOS agenda, highlighting its global significance?

Space tourism

Space weather

Mars colonization

Asteroid mining

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of space weather?

Asteroids

The Sun

The Earth's atmosphere

The Moon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can space weather affect modern oil and gas drilling operations?

By causing oil spills

By interfering with GPS reception

By increasing drilling costs

By reducing oil reserves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might space weather influence international airline flights?

By causing turbulence

By increasing ticket prices

By reducing flight times

By forcing rerouting due to solar energetic particles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential economic impact of space weather on energy infrastructure?

Lower energy prices

Damage to transformers and increased pipeline corrosion

Decreased energy demand

Increased energy production

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role can the UN play in improving global monitoring of space weather?

By building new satellites

By funding space missions

By extending sensor networks into developing regions

By training astronauts

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