[B+] Solar Storms

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

grid

[ grid ]

noun

- a system of wires through which electricity is connected to different power stations across a region

The city’s power supply was restored after the technicians repaired the damaged grid.

particle

[ 'pahr-ti-kuhl ]

noun

- an extremely small piece of something such as dust, dirt, or sand

Scientists study tiny particles to understand how matter is formed and behaves.

auroras

[ uh-'rawr-uhz ]

noun

- a natural appearance of colored light in the sky that is usually seen in the latitudes nearest the Arctic or Antarctic

The aurora borealis lit up the night sky with beautiful colors, making it a stunning sight to see.

malfunction

[ mal-'fuhngk-shuhn ]

verb

- to fail to work or operate correctly

The equipment malfunctions at temperatures below freezing.

flare

[ flair ]

noun

- a sudden increase in the brightness of a fire

There was a sudden flare when she threw the gas onto the fire.

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Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

Solar Storm

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Direction: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Solar storms are natural events that occur when high energy particles from the solar system hit the earth.
As the sun is currently becoming more active, more solar flares will be seen in the next few years.
Outburst of solar energy can cause disorientation to animals that are sensitive to changes in Earth's magnetic field.
The outbursts of the sun's energy can boost communication and interfere with satellite reception, or lead to correct GPS readings.
In 2008, an American investigation showed that extreme solar storms could cause millions of dollars in damage.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

When do solar storms take place?
What was the impact of the solar storms that occurred in 1994?
How often do solar storms repeat?
What happens when solar storms pass through the earth's atmosphere?
What is the impact of the outbursts of solar energy on animals which are sensitive to changes in Earth's magnetic field?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.