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