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The Science Behind the Northern Lights - Quiz
  • 1. What causes the Northern Lights?
A) Magnetic fields from the Earth's core
B) Cloud formations in the atmosphere
C) Solar wind particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere
D) Chemical reactions on the Earth's surface
  • 2. Which atmospheric layer do the Northern Lights occur in?
A) Troposphere
B) Thermosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Stratosphere
  • 3. What is the scientific term for the Northern Lights?
A) Aurora Australis
B) Solar Flare
C) Meteor Shower
D) Aurora Borealis
  • 4. What is an auroral oval?
A) A region where auroras are frequently seen
B) A type of cloud formation
C) A solar wind pattern
D) A specific color of the auroras
  • 5. Why do the Northern Lights vary in intensity?
A) Due to changes in solar wind strength
B) Because of pollution levels
C) Because of Earth's rotation
D) Due to local weather conditions
  • 6. What role do electrons play in the Northern Lights?
A) They generate heat
B) They reflect sunlight
C) They produce sound waves
D) They collide with gas atoms in the atmosphere
  • 7. What is responsible for the charged particles in solar wind?
A) Solar flares
B) The sun's core
C) The sun’s atmosphere
D) The sun's corona
  • 8. What is the primary source of energy for the Northern Lights?
A) The Moon
B) The Sun
C) The Earth
D) Stars
  • 9. What creates the different shapes in the auroras?
A) Earth's magnetic field lines
B) Wind patterns in the atmosphere
C) Heat from the Earth
D) Pressure changes in the atmosphere
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