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... the planets. The heliopause is the area of space where the solar wind is less dominant than the particles in interstellar space. This defines the physical end of the solar system. The solar wind is thought to originate at the edges of convection cells on the sun’s surface. Large fluxes of particles ...
... the planets. The heliopause is the area of space where the solar wind is less dominant than the particles in interstellar space. This defines the physical end of the solar system. The solar wind is thought to originate at the edges of convection cells on the sun’s surface. Large fluxes of particles ...
Quiz #2
... ◦ Moon, Mercury, and Mars have cooled so rapidly that they do not have enough internal convection to break up their thick crusts. ◦ Venus is almost the same size as the Earth, but due to a much higher temperatures at its surface, its crust has dried up and thickened so it cannot break up into plat ...
... ◦ Moon, Mercury, and Mars have cooled so rapidly that they do not have enough internal convection to break up their thick crusts. ◦ Venus is almost the same size as the Earth, but due to a much higher temperatures at its surface, its crust has dried up and thickened so it cannot break up into plat ...
Solar Wind Heliosphere
... • In addition to the heat and light that the Sun provides to us on the surface of Earth (which is very stable over long periods of time), it also has much more variable effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere and the near-Earth space environment. • These latter effects are due to (1) far-ultraviolet and ...
... • In addition to the heat and light that the Sun provides to us on the surface of Earth (which is very stable over long periods of time), it also has much more variable effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere and the near-Earth space environment. • These latter effects are due to (1) far-ultraviolet and ...
Magnetism and Electromagnetism Key Terms
... Magnetism and Electromagnetism Key Terms Solenoid|A long, helically wound coil of insulated wire. Magnetic domain|A group of atoms whose magnetic fields are aligned in the same direction. Magnetic field|A region in which a magnetic force can be detected. Electromagnetic induction|The process of crea ...
... Magnetism and Electromagnetism Key Terms Solenoid|A long, helically wound coil of insulated wire. Magnetic domain|A group of atoms whose magnetic fields are aligned in the same direction. Magnetic field|A region in which a magnetic force can be detected. Electromagnetic induction|The process of crea ...
Link to Unit 9
... Asteroids Boiled Young Earth’s Oceans Article: Asteroids Use Literacy Design Collaborative Link for literacy task. Inner and Outer Planets Article: Planets Use Literacy Design Collaborative Link for literacy task. What is the difference between the heliocentric and geo centric models of the univer ...
... Asteroids Boiled Young Earth’s Oceans Article: Asteroids Use Literacy Design Collaborative Link for literacy task. Inner and Outer Planets Article: Planets Use Literacy Design Collaborative Link for literacy task. What is the difference between the heliocentric and geo centric models of the univer ...
What causes the aurora?
... What can we discover with Cluster? Scientists have developed a diverse set of theoretical ideas about what accelerates auroral electrons and thus produces the aurora. Cluster’s unique observations will allow the first tests of these ideas. To test theories about the aurora, it is best to fly satelli ...
... What can we discover with Cluster? Scientists have developed a diverse set of theoretical ideas about what accelerates auroral electrons and thus produces the aurora. Cluster’s unique observations will allow the first tests of these ideas. To test theories about the aurora, it is best to fly satelli ...
magnet Any material that attracts iron and materials that contain iron
... Streams of electrically charged particles flowing at high speeds from the sun; solar wind pushes against Earth’s magnetic field and surrounds ...
... Streams of electrically charged particles flowing at high speeds from the sun; solar wind pushes against Earth’s magnetic field and surrounds ...
Compass Basics - NSW Public Schools
... True North: (also known as Geographic North or Map North - marked as H on a topographic map - see Figure 6.8) is the geographic north pole where all longitude lines meet. All maps are laid out with true north directly at the top. Unfortunately for the wilderness traveler, true north is not at the sa ...
... True North: (also known as Geographic North or Map North - marked as H on a topographic map - see Figure 6.8) is the geographic north pole where all longitude lines meet. All maps are laid out with true north directly at the top. Unfortunately for the wilderness traveler, true north is not at the sa ...
Year of the Sun
... can last from minutes to hours and so can seriously disrupt communications using this frequency range. Mariners and aviators who are travelling on the day side of the Earth may be affected; for example, flights that go over the poles rely on HF radio communications for a large part of the route. Bla ...
... can last from minutes to hours and so can seriously disrupt communications using this frequency range. Mariners and aviators who are travelling on the day side of the Earth may be affected; for example, flights that go over the poles rely on HF radio communications for a large part of the route. Bla ...
Astronomy 1 Is there life in our solar system
... ASTRONOMY 1 - IS THERE LIFE IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM? ...
... ASTRONOMY 1 - IS THERE LIFE IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM? ...
Solar System Outlines
... d. Venus about same size as Earth, thick atmosphere, 475 Celsius, no moons e. Earth largest inner planet, one moon, only planet with liquid water, only known planet to support life. f. Mars known as the Red Planet, two moons, largest volcano system in the solar system, may have had water. ...
... d. Venus about same size as Earth, thick atmosphere, 475 Celsius, no moons e. Earth largest inner planet, one moon, only planet with liquid water, only known planet to support life. f. Mars known as the Red Planet, two moons, largest volcano system in the solar system, may have had water. ...
W13.02 Conceptual Questions
... 1. You have two electrically neutral metal cylinders that exert strong attractive forces on each other. You have no other metal objects. Can you determine if both of the cylinders are magnets, or if one of them is a magnet and the other just a piece of iron? If so, how? If not, why not? 2. A current ...
... 1. You have two electrically neutral metal cylinders that exert strong attractive forces on each other. You have no other metal objects. Can you determine if both of the cylinders are magnets, or if one of them is a magnet and the other just a piece of iron? If so, how? If not, why not? 2. A current ...
Name Date ______ Go to the Planet 10 Web Site: http://www
... 3. Click on “Top View”. Zoom in and out. How are the orbits of the planets close to the sun different from the orbits of planets farther from the sun? ...
... 3. Click on “Top View”. Zoom in and out. How are the orbits of the planets close to the sun different from the orbits of planets farther from the sun? ...
Long term evolution of Earth`s magnetic field strength
... Earth’s magnetic field is generated in the outer core, where an electrically conducting dynamic fluid mainly composed of iron and nickel acts as a geodynamo. Features like polarity reversals (∼10 kyr in duration), geomagnetic excursions (<10 kyr in duration), secular variation (∼0.2˚/year), and geom ...
... Earth’s magnetic field is generated in the outer core, where an electrically conducting dynamic fluid mainly composed of iron and nickel acts as a geodynamo. Features like polarity reversals (∼10 kyr in duration), geomagnetic excursions (<10 kyr in duration), secular variation (∼0.2˚/year), and geom ...
SC Astronauts - Knowitall.org
... 8.E.4A.2 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims that the universe began with a period of extreme and rapid expansion using evidence from the composition of stars and gases and the motion of galaxies in the universe. Standard 8.E.4 The student will demonstrate an understanding o ...
... 8.E.4A.2 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims that the universe began with a period of extreme and rapid expansion using evidence from the composition of stars and gases and the motion of galaxies in the universe. Standard 8.E.4 The student will demonstrate an understanding o ...
Lecture 19: The Solar Magnetic Field
... white light very much Much more intense in X-‐rays and radio frequencies (RF) – much higher intensity than normal Small amounts of gamma rays can also be produced from nuclear reac(ons triggered in ...
... white light very much Much more intense in X-‐rays and radio frequencies (RF) – much higher intensity than normal Small amounts of gamma rays can also be produced from nuclear reac(ons triggered in ...
Geomagnetic storm
A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetosphere caused by a solar wind shock wave and/or cloud of magnetic field that interacts with the Earth's magnetic field. The increase in the solar wind pressure initially compresses the magnetosphere. The solar wind's magnetic field interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field and transfers an increased energy into the magnetosphere. Both interactions cause an increase in plasma movement through the magnetosphere (driven by increased electric fields inside the magnetosphere) and an increase in electric current in the magnetosphere and ionosphere.During the main phase of a geomagnetic storm, electric current in the magnetosphere creates a magnetic force that pushes out the boundary between the magnetosphere and the solar wind. The disturbance in the interplanetary medium that drives the storm may be due to a solar coronal mass ejection (CME) or a high speed stream (co-rotating interaction region or CIR) of the solar wind originating from a region of weak magnetic field on the Sun’s surface. The frequency of geomagnetic storms increases and decreases with the sunspot cycle. CME driven storms are more common during the maximum of the solar cycle, while CIR driven storms are more common during the minimum of the solar cycle.Several space weather phenomena tend to be associated with or are caused by a geomagnetic storm. These include: solar energetic Particle (SEP) events, geomagnetically induced currents (GIC), ionospheric disturbances that cause radio and radar scintillation, disruption of navigation by magnetic compass and auroral displays at much lower latitudes than normal. In 1989, a geomagnetic storm energized ground induced currents that disrupted electric power distribution throughout most of the province of Quebec and caused aurorae as far south as Texas.