Module 27 - Our Sun Question Preview (ID: 55949)
Our Sun.
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Which of the following would be the most accurate prediction for 1993?
a) The number of sunspots will decrease and the number of aurora's visible on Earth would decrease
b) The number of sunspots will increase and the number of aurora's visible on Earth would decrease
c) The number of sunspots and the number of aurora's visible on Earth will remain the same
d) The number of sunspots will decrease and the number of aurora's visible on Earth would increase
Which part of the Sun is best described by the characteristics listed?
a) Corona
b) Solar flares
c) Sunspots
d) Prominences
Which of the following patterns is revealed from the data?
a) The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere is hotter than layers closer to the Sun's core
b) The lower most layer of the Sun's atmosphere is hotter than layers farthest from the Sun's core
c) The photosphere is a hotter layer of the Sun's atmosphere compared to the corona
d) The corona is a cooler layer of the Sun's atmosphere compared to the photosphere
On which date would you expect the most disruptions of radio and electrical transmissions on Earth?
a) 1805
b) 1960
c) 2010
d) 2000
At which date below would you predict planet Earth would experience the most auroras?
a) 2020
b) 2014
c) 1990
d) 2009
Which of the following would be the most reasonable prediction for the number of sunspots you would expect to observe in 2017 according to the number of sunspots observed from 1990?
a) Between 100-150 sunspots
b) Between 50-175 sunspots
c) Between 75-100 sunspots
d) Between 50-25 sunspots
Which of the following best characterizes the classification our star the Sun?
a) G
b) O
c) B
d) M
Which of the following provides Earth with light and heat?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 9
d) 7
Which of the following best depicts the Sun's corona?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 9
d) 7
According to your knowledge of solar cycles when do you predict the next solar maximum will be according to this graph?
a) 2020
b) 2022
c) 2025
d) It is impossible to make a prediction
Which of the following best depicts a solar prominence?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 9
d) 7
Which of the following statements about solar flare is FALSE?
a) Solar flares are associated with sunspots and can create auroras.
b) Solar flares can be observed as bright areas on the Sun.
c) Solar flares can disrupt radio and electrical transmissions.
d) Solar flares are characterized by a loop shape.
Which of the following is a negative effect of space weather from the Sun?
a) GPS systems cannot calculate accurate positions
b) Entire power systems can shut down
c) Reduced radio signal strength and damage to space crafts
d) All of the answer choices
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