What was the public concern in 2012 related to solar activity?

Understanding Solar Activity and Its Impact

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Global warming
The Mayan apocalypse
A potential asteroid impact
A new ice age
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What protects Earth from the high-energy particles emitted by the sun?
Earth's magnetic field
The ozone layer
The distance from the sun
Earth's atmosphere
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main reason Mars lost its atmosphere over time?
Frequent asteroid impacts
Solar wind stripping it away
Lack of a magnetic field
Volcanic eruptions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the composition of Venus's atmosphere due to solar activity?
Oxygen and nitrogen
Carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid
Methane and ammonia
Hydrogen and helium
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How long does it take for charged particles from the sun to reach Earth?
A few seconds
About eight minutes
Several hours to a day
A week
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the violent storms on the sun?
Collisions with asteroids
Gravitational forces
Chaotic, twisting magnetic fields
Changes in solar temperature
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary risk of solar storms to Earth?
Increased UV radiation
Damage to power grids
Rising sea levels
Earthquakes
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