Radiation in Space
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Radiation in Space starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A spacecraft is traveling outside Earth's magnetosphere. What additional risks does it face from space radiation?
Describe one effect of solar flares on Earth's technology.
Describe one way astronauts protect themselves from harmful space radiation.
Describe what happens to most gamma rays from space when they reach Earth's atmosphere.
Explain why astronauts outside Earth's atmosphere are at greater risk from radiation than people on Earth.
Explain why gamma rays are more dangerous to living organisms than radio waves.
Explain why radio telescopes are used to study space.
Explain why ultraviolet radiation is more dangerous than visible light.
What is cosmic microwave background radiation?
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is the main difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?
