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The Science Behind the Northern Lights
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 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) Thermosphere
B) Mesosphere
C) Stratosphere
D) Troposphere
  • 3. What is the scientific term for the Northern Lights?
A) Solar Flare
B) Aurora Australis
C) Meteor Shower
D) Aurora Borealis
  • 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) Because of Earth's rotation
B) Because of pollution levels
C) Due to local weather conditions
D) Due to changes in solar wind strength
  • 6. What role do electrons play in the Northern Lights?
A) They reflect sunlight
B) They produce sound waves
C) They generate heat
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) The Sun
B) The Earth
C) The Moon
D) Stars
  • 9. What creates the different shapes in the auroras?
A) Pressure changes in the atmosphere
B) Earth's magnetic field lines
C) Heat from the Earth
D) Wind patterns in the atmosphere
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