Space Weather and Its Effects
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Space Weather and Its Effects starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how solar wind affects Earth's magnetosphere.
Describe how space weather can affect radio communications on Earth.
Describe one method scientists use to monitor space weather.
Describe one way in which space weather can affect modern technology.
Describe the role of Earth's magnetic field in protecting life from space weather.
Explain how space weather can impact aviation.
A geomagnetic storm is measured at Kp index 8. What does this indicate about the storm's strength? (1) Weak (2) Moderate (3) Strong (4) No storm
A satellite in orbit suddenly loses communication during a solar storm. What is the most likely cause? (1) Increased atmospheric drag (2) Interference from charged particles (3) Gravitational waves (4) Ocean tides
A geomagnetic storm is measured at Kp index 8. What does this indicate about the storm's strength? (1) Weak (2) Moderate (3) Strong (4) No storm
A satellite in orbit suddenly loses communication during a solar storm. What is the most likely cause? (1) Increased atmospheric drag (2) Interference from charged particles (3) Gravitational waves (4) Ocean tides
Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is most affected by solar radiation during a solar storm? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Ionosphere (4) Mesosphere
Which of the following best describes a coronal mass ejection (CME)? (1) A burst of light from the Sun (2) A large cloud of plasma and magnetic field ejected from the Sun (3) A type of cosmic ray (4) A region of the Sun with lower temperature
Fill in the blank: A sudden burst of energy and radiation from the Sun’s surface is called a __________.
Fill in the blank: The __________ index is commonly used to measure the strength of geomagnetic storms.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a region of charged particles trapped by Earth's magnetic field, also known as the Van Allen belts.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a stream of high-energy particles from outside the solar system that can affect space weather.
True or False: Auroras are a visible effect of space weather.
True or False: Space weather can affect the orbits of satellites by increasing atmospheric drag.
True or False: Space weather can disrupt satellite communications.
True or False: Space weather can increase radiation exposure for airline passengers on polar routes.
