Solar Activity

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Objective

I can differentiate between sunspots, prominences, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, and explain how these phenomena contribute to solar activity and the occurrence of auroras.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel Β· 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

12 questions

1

Define the term "solar flare" and describe its characteristics as explained in the video.

2

What is a coronal mass ejection (CME), and how does it differ from a solar flare in terms of composition and speed?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

β€œDescribe the relationship between coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and auroras. Explain the difference between a solar flare and a coronal mass ejection (CME) in terms of what they are composed of. ”

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