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The Science Behind the Northern Lights
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 1. What causes the Northern Lights?
A) Cloud formations in the atmosphere
B) Magnetic fields from the Earth's core
C) Solar wind particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere
D) Chemical reactions on the Earth's surface
  • 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) Meteor Shower
C) Aurora Australis
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 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 generate heat
C) They collide with gas atoms in the atmosphere
D) They reflect sunlight
  • 7. What is responsible for the charged particles in solar wind?
A) Solar flares
B) The sun's core
C) The sun's corona
D) The sun’s atmosphere
  • 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) Pressure changes in the atmosphere
B) Wind patterns in the atmosphere
C) Heat from the Earth
D) Earth's magnetic field lines
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