Parker Solar Probe Quiz

What is the primary goal of the Parker Solar Probe mission?

• To land on the Sun

• To explore the outer planets

• To observe distant galaxies

• To study the Sun's atmosphere closely

Why is the solar wind significant to study?

• It helps in predicting earthquakes

• It affects space weather and planetary environments

• It is responsible for ocean currents

• It influences the Earth's climate directly

What is the speed of the solar wind as it leaves the Sun?

• 500 miles per second

• 50 miles per second

• 100 miles per second

• 1000 miles per second

Who is the Parker Solar Probe named after?

• Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

• Dr. Adam Szabo

• Dr. Eugene Parker

• Dr. Carl Sagan

What is the maximum speed of the Parker Solar Probe?

• 100,000 miles per hour

• 200,000 miles per hour

• 430,000 miles per hour

• 500,000 miles per hour