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.
Describe what a coronal mass ejection (CME) is and its potential effects on Earth.
Explain how geomagnetic storms can affect power grids on Earth.
Explain the role of the ionosphere in space weather effects.
Explain why astronauts are at greater risk from space weather than people on Earth.
Explain why communication with spacecraft can be disrupted during a solar storm.
Explain why polar regions are more affected by space weather than equatorial regions.
What is space weather?
What is the main difference between a solar flare and a coronal mass ejection?
