Deep Space High is back and this time the class is learning about different types of space weather. There’s loads going on up there, from magnetic storms to cosmic rays, solar wind, as well as coronal mass ejections! Who knew there was so much going on above us? Listen to the latest episode here and once you’ve learned all about the different kinds of space weather, see how well you do with our quiz below!
Take our Space Weather quiz!
What is space weather?
- Changes in space caused by the Sun
- Rain and snow on other planets
- The colour of the stars
- Wind on the Moon
What is the solar wind?
- A stream of tiny particles flowing out from the Sun
- A breeze you feel on a sunny day
- A cloud that blocks sunlight
- A ring around Saturn
What is a solar flare?
- A sudden burst of energy from the Sun
- A flame on a candle
- A shooting star
- A bright spot on the Moon
What does a coronal mass ejection (CME) send out from the Sun?
- A huge cloud of charged particles
- A giant ball of ice
- A beam of sound
- A shower of raindrops
What is a magnetic storm?
- A disturbance in Earth's magnetic field
- A storm with lots of thunder
- A whirlpool in the sea
- A tornado on the Sun
What are cosmic rays?
- Fast-moving particles from space
- Rays of sunshine
- Light beams from the Moon
- Rainbows in space
If you got 6 out of 6, you’re a SPACE WEATHER EXPERT!
If you didn’t, don’t give up – just replay the podcast and try again. Perhaps even play along as you listen! If you want to find out more about space weather, you should check out Deep Space High: Intergalactic Weather Watch! Sam, Stats, and Quark are all taught about solar flares, cosmic rays, coronal mass ejections and more! You can hear Deep Space High: Intergalactic Weather Watch on:- Fun Kids Radio
- iTunes
- or listen to the series below!
