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