Hidden Magnetic Portals Around Earth Quiz

What are X-points or electron diffusion regions?

• Regions where Earth's atmosphere is densest

• Areas where Earth's magnetic field connects with the Sun's

• Locations of the strongest gravitational pull on Earth

• Points where solar flares originate

How often do these magnetic portals open and close?

• Every few months

• Once a year

• Dozens of times each day

• Once a decade

What is the primary goal of NASA's MMS mission?

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To study the phenomenon of magnetic portals

• To measure the temperature of the Sun

• To observe the rings of Saturn

What challenge does the MMS mission face in studying magnetic portals?

• The portals are invisible and unstable

• The portals are too far from Earth

• The portals emit harmful radiation

• The portals are too small to detect

How did Jack Scudder's research help the MMS mission?

• By identifying signposts to locate magnetic portals

• By developing new spacecraft technology

• By predicting solar wind patterns

• By mapping the Earth's magnetic field