Solar Activity and Flares Quiz

What was the time frame during which NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory observed 82 notable solar flares?

• July 15 to July 21, 2024

• May 3 to May 9, 2024

• June 10 to June 16, 2024

• April 1 to April 7, 2024

What can strong solar flares temporarily disrupt on Earth?

• Weather patterns

• Ocean currents

• Communications and navigation systems

• Animal migration

How many X-class flares were observed between May 3-9, 2024?

• Eleven

• Seven

• Five

• Nine

Which class of solar flares is the most intense?

• A-class

• B-class

• X-class

• M-class

What was notable about one of the sunspot groups responsible for the solar flares?

• It was located on the dark side of the Sun

• It was large enough to be seen without magnification

• It was invisible from Earth

• It was the smallest ever recorded