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1. What do we call dark areas that appear on the surface of the Sun?

A Sunspots B Solar winds C Dark spots D Solar flares

2. Which of the following is not true about sunspots?

A They are caused by magnetic activity B They move across the Sun C They change size D They are permanent

3. How often is there an increase in sunspot activity?

A Every 11 years B Once a month C Once a year D Every 2 years

4. What is the solar wind?

A Areas of magnetic activity on the surface of the Sun B A continuous stream of charged particles C The ejection of plasma from the surface of the sun D Bursts of electro magnetic radiation

5. What protects the Earth from the Sun's solar wind?

A The ozone layer B The Earth's magnetic field C The Moon D The atmosphere

6. What is a solar flare?

A A burst of electro magnetic radiation B The ejection of plasma from the surface of the sun C A continuous stream of charged particles D Areas of magnetic activity on the surface of the Sun

7. True or False: Solar flares can cause damage to electronic components on satellites.

A TRUE B FALSE

8. What is a CME or Coronal Mass Ejection?

A Areas of magnetic activity on the surface of the Sun B A burst of electro magnetic radiation C A continuous stream of charged particles D The ejection of plasma from the surface of the sun

9. True or False: Staring at the Sun can damage your eyes and could cause you to go blind.

A TRUE B FALSE

10. Which of the following is true about solar flares?

A Their radiation can reach Earth in a few minutes B They can be more powerful than a million nuclear bombs C They release X-rays and gamma rays D All of the above

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