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Question 1

What is also known as the geomagnetic field?

Answer 1

Earth’s Magnetic Field

Question 2

The geomagnetic field is where the Earth interacts with ( ) and other solar hazards.

Answer 2

Solar Wind

Question 3

What are the belts of trapped charged particles emitted from the sun?

Answer 3

Van Allen Belts

Question 4

What are the key differences between the Outer Van Allen Belt and the Inner Van Allen Belt?

Answer 4

The Outer Belt is not as stable, while the Inner Belt is more stable and 10 times more energetic.

Question 5

What layer of the Earth consists of plasma (the plasma leads to scintillation)?

Answer 5

The Ionosphere

Question 6

What are the results of Scintillation on satellite communications?

Answer 6

Scintillation causes signal fading and data dropouts on satellite communications.

Question 7

What phenomenon occurs when particles spiral down the magnetic field lines and collide with the atmosphere?

Answer 7

Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis. The intensity and location of the Aurora depend on the strength of the storm.

Question 8

What are the three categories of Space Weather?

Answer 8

Radio Blackouts, Solar Radiation, and Geomagnetic Storms.