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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) Thermosphere
B) Troposphere
C) Mesosphere
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 responsible for the charged particles in solar wind?
A) Solar flares
B) The sun's corona
C) The sun's core
D) The sun’s atmosphere
  • 5. What creates the different shapes in the auroras?
A) Wind patterns in the atmosphere
B) Pressure changes in the atmosphere
C) Heat from the Earth
D) Earth's magnetic field lines
  • 6. What is the primary source of energy for the Northern Lights?
A) The Moon
B) Stars
C) The Sun
D) The Earth
  • 7. What role do electrons play in the Northern Lights?
A) They collide with gas atoms in the atmosphere
B) They reflect sunlight
C) They generate heat
D) They produce sound waves
  • 8. What is an auroral oval?
A) A type of cloud formation
B) A specific color of the auroras
C) A solar wind pattern
D) A region where auroras are frequently seen
  • 9. 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
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