Space Weather and Exploration

What is this phenomena?

• solar prominence

• solar flare

• solar wind

• coronal mass ejection

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Geomagnetic storm is a phenomenon related to space weather. Which of the following could be the impact of this phenomenon on Earth?

• Aurora

• Tsunami

• Interruption of GPS system

• Road accidents

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Solar flares, prominences, coronal holes, and coronal mass ejections are all due to disturbances in _____ on the sun.

• the convective zone

• the radiative zone

• the core

• magnetic fields

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

These appear darker than the rest of the sun's surface (photosphere) because the strong magnetic fields associated with them decrease convection from below the surface, cooling this area.

• filaments

• prominences

• sun spots

• flares

Which statement describes sunspot activity on the Sun?

• The periods of maximum and minimum sunspot activity occur over an 11-year cycle.

• It is caused by fluctuations in the gravitational pull of the Sun.

• It causes the release of huge amounts of X-rays.

• Sunspot activity produces magnetic disturbances on the Sun.

What is the effect of coronal mass ejections on satellite communications?

• They strengthen the microwave signals used for satellite communications.

• They cause the satellites to lose power.

• They speed up the transmission of radio waves.

• They damage the satellites that orbit the Earth

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

state 4 effects of space weather on Earth

• Health risk on humans

• Disturbance of telecommunications

• Disturbance of GPS

• Disturbance of electric power

• attracts sea level down to avoid tsunami

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

During a total Solar eclipse, Hugo saw a bluish white light in the sky. Which part of the Sun is seen by Hugo?

• Corona

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

• Radiation zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the primary cause of space weather?

• Solar wind

• Earth's magnetic field

• Lunar phases

• Asteroids

Which of the following instruments is used to measure solar activity that affects space weather?

• Seismometer

• Barometer

• Magnetometer

• Thermometer

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3