1. 5. coronal mass ejections (CME) J throwing of masses of plasma (electrons + protons + gases) from the Sun into space 6. to induce electric current O to produce electricity SPACE WEATHER – WORKSHEET A Solar storms – 10 December 2007 1. to wipe out M. to destroy or be destroyed completely

2. 2. to peel away I. to come off in thin strips or pieces, to fall off

3. 3. to go off L. to detonate, to explode

4. 4. to creep towards the Equator H. to move very slowly, or secretly in the direction of 0˚ latitude

5. 5. coronal mass ejections (CME) J. throwing of masses of plasma (electrons + protons + gases) from the Sun into space

6. 6. to induce electric current O. to produce electricity

7. 7. a black – out E. a loss of electrical light, darkness

8. 8. to bask in the sun P. to expose oneself to pleasant warmth of the sunshine

9. 9. to strip the last line of defense C. to remove, take away the last form of protection

10. 10. to cripple electronic systems B. to disable, damage electronic equipment

11. 11. lethal D. relating to, or causing death

12. 12. to shield someone against something N. to protect or defend; to guard

13. 13. to pose a threat to somebody/something F. to be possibly dangerous

14. 14. to hurl A. to throw with great force

15. 15. We will be annihilated K. to be reduced to nonexistence

16. 16. violent G. acting with, or resulting from great force, extreme