The Sound of Earthsong Quiz

What is the 'chorus' as described in the video?

• A musical composition inspired by space sounds

• An electromagnetic phenomenon caused by plasma waves

• A sound created by human activities in space

• A type of acoustic wave traveling through Earth's atmosphere

What is the primary mission of NASA's twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes?

• To capture images of distant galaxies

• To study the surface of Mars

• To investigate the origin and effects of chorus emissions

• To monitor weather patterns on Earth

How might chorus emissions affect electrons in the outer radiation belt?

• They have no effect on electrons

• They cause electrons to move away from Earth

• They can energize electrons, potentially creating 'killer electrons'

• They neutralize the electrons, making them harmless

What makes the data collected by the Radiation Belt Storm Probes unique?

• It is collected using a new type of satellite

• It is the first data collected from Mars

• It is the first data to be transmitted in real-time

• It is sampled at 16 bits, similar to a CD

What is one of the broader scientific goals of the Storm Probes' mission?

• To measure the temperature of the sun

• To find new planets in the solar system

• To understand how broad the region is over which chorus occurs

• To determine the exact location of the chorus