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