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