Riddle_Quiz on the Sun

What activity is mentioned that involves using shadows and the Sun's altitude?

• Measuring the Earth's diameter

• Measuring the Earth's polar circumference

• Measuring the Earth's equatorial circumference

• Measuring the Earth's volume

What is the purpose of the Eratosthenes project mentioned in the text?

• To measure the Sun's temperature

• To measure the Earth's polar circumference

• To measure the distance to the Sun

• To measure the Earth's rotation speed

What is the most common type of space weather?

• Solar flares

• Geomagnetic storms

• Meteor showers

• Lunar eclipses

What event is known as the "Halloween solar storms of 2003"?

• A series of meteor showers

• A series of 17 large solar flares

• A lunar eclipse

• A comet passing by Earth

What is one of the activities suggested for students in the learning material?

• Build a model of the solar system

• Track the Sun’s daily position

• Write an essay on space travel

• Create a solar-powered device

Which satellites are mentioned as tools for observing the Sun?

• Hubble and Chandra

• Yohkoh and SOHO

• Voyager and Pioneer

• Cassini and Galileo

What is the main purpose of the "Solar Physics and Terrestrial Effects" curriculum guide?

• To teach about solar radiation hazards

• To explore ocean life

• To study ancient civilizations

• To learn about weather patterns

What celestial event occurs on October 9th?

• Mercury at inferior conjunction

• Moon at perigee

• New Moon

• Full Moon

What is the date for the Mercury—Spica conjunction in September?

• September 20th

• September 16th

• September 12th

• September 5th

What event occurs on October 6th?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Moon at apogee

• Moon at perigee