We Almost Didn't See the North Pole Space Hurricane | SciShow News

The video explores the complexities of exoplanet categorization, focusing on GJ1132B, a planet that may have transitioned from a gas giant to a rocky planet with a new atmosphere. It discusses the planet's characteristics, including its orbit around a red dwarf star and its atmospheric evolution. The potential for future observations with the James Webb Space Telescope is highlighted. Additionally, the video covers the discovery of a space hurricane above Earth's North Pole, emphasizing the need for better monitoring of space weather phenomena.

What is unique about the exoplanet GJ1132B compared to Earth?

• It orbits a red dwarf star.

• It has a longer year than Earth.

• It has a similar atmosphere to Earth.

• It is larger than Earth.

How did GJ1132B likely lose its original atmosphere?

• It collided with another planet.

• Its star stripped it away with high-energy particles.

• It was never formed in the first place.

• It was absorbed by the planet's core.

What is the current atmosphere of GJ1132B primarily composed of?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide and water vapor

• Hydrogen cyanide, methane, and ammonia

What role does the James Webb Space Telescope play in studying GJ1132B?

• It will analyze the planet's core composition.

• It will determine the planet's age.

• It will directly image the planet to detect geologic activity.

• It will measure the planet's magnetic field.

What is a space hurricane?

• A hurricane on another planet

• A tornado in the upper atmosphere

• A storm on the surface of the sun

• A cyclone made of plasma in Earth's atmosphere

What did the space hurricane above the North Pole rain?

• Dust

• Ice

• Electrons

• Water

Why is it important to monitor space hurricanes?

• They can affect ocean currents.

• They can cause earthquakes.

• They can change Earth's climate.

• They can disrupt electronic equipment in orbit.