Understanding Solar Flares and Their Implications

What was the classification of the recent solar flare captured by NASA?

• C2.8

• M2.8

• X2.8

• B2.8

What phenomenon is associated with a solar flare that can affect Earth?

• Meteor shower

• Lunar eclipse

• Coronal mass ejection

• Aurora borealis

Which class of solar flares is the most powerful?

• X-class

• M-class

• B-class

• A-class

What drives the approximately 11-year solar cycle?

• Lunar phases

• Earth's orbit

• Sun's magnetic field

• Sun's gravitational pull

What can geomagnetic storms caused by solar flares create?

• Tsunamis

• Auroras

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

What is a potential consequence of a strong solar storm in 2025?

• Massive earthquakes

• Ice age

• Internet apocalypse

• Global warming

What was the name of the massive solar storm that occurred in 1859?

• Carrington Event

• Halley's Comet

• Tunguska Event

• Krakatoa Eruption

What could be a major economic impact of a prolonged internet outage?

• Stock market stability

• Increased tourism

• Rise in oil prices

• Economic disaster

What technology is heavily reliant on satellites that could be disrupted by solar storms?

• Wind turbines

• GPS systems

• Hydroelectric dams

• Nuclear power plants

What is the main concern of scientists as the sun reaches its peak in the current solar cycle?

• Severe solar storms

• Higher temperatures

• Increased rainfall

• Decreased sunlight