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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A geomagnetic storm causes a compass needle to point in the wrong direction. Explain why this happens.
A satellite in low Earth orbit experiences increased drag during a geomagnetic storm. Explain why this happens.
Describe how space weather can impact radio communications on Earth.
Describe one way in which space weather can affect satellite operations.
Describe one way in which space weather can impact navigation systems on Earth.
Describe the relationship between sunspots and solar activity.
A geomagnetic storm causes a compass needle to point in the wrong direction. Explain why this happens.
A satellite in low Earth orbit experiences increased drag during a geomagnetic storm. Explain why this happens.
A geomagnetic storm is most likely to occur after which solar event? (1) Solar eclipse (2) Coronal mass ejection (3) Sunspot minimum (4) Lunar eclipse
A solar flare releases energy equivalent to millions of hydrogen bombs. What is the main form of this energy? (1) Kinetic energy (2) Electromagnetic radiation (3) Gravitational energy (4) Chemical energy
Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is most affected by space weather events? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Ionosphere (4) Mesosphere
Which of the following best describes the solar wind? (1) A stream of charged particles released from the Sun (2) Wind on the surface of the Sun (3) Air movement in Earth's atmosphere (4) A type of solar flare
Fill in the blank: A sudden, intense burst of radiation from the Sun is called a __________.
Fill in the blank: The __________ cycle, lasting about 11 years, is associated with variations in solar activity.
Fill in the blank: The __________ effect is the process by which charged particles spiral along magnetic field lines toward the poles, causing auroras.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions, caused by the interaction of charged particles with the atmosphere.
True or False: Auroras are a visible effect of space weather.
True or False: Space weather can affect GPS signals.
True or False: Space weather can be predicted with 100% accuracy.
True or False: Space weather can increase radiation exposure for passengers on high-altitude polar flights.
