Solar Mini-Max Quiz

What was the state of the sun during the solar minimum of 2008-2009?

• Increased solar wind

• Frequent solar flares

• Eerie quiet with low sunspot counts

• High sunspot activity

What is a characteristic of Solar Cycle 24?

• It is known for its high sunspot numbers

• It has a very short duration

• It is one of the strongest cycles on record

• It ranks among the weakest cycles

What term is used to describe the ongoing peak of Solar Cycle 24?

• Mega-Max

• Micro-Max

• Mini-Max

• Ultra-Max

When do most large solar events typically occur?

• During the peak of the solar cycle

• In the declining phase of solar cycles

• At the beginning of the solar cycle

• Randomly throughout the cycle

What was significant about the solar storm on July 23, 2012?

• It was slower than typical eruptions

• It was as significant as the Carrington Event of 1859

• It caused no damage to any spacecraft

• It was the weakest storm recorded