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The Science Behind the Northern Lights - Quiz
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) Stratosphere
C) Troposphere
D) Mesosphere
  • 3. What is the scientific term for the Northern Lights?
A) Aurora Borealis
B) Solar Flare
C) Aurora Australis
D) Meteor Shower
  • 4. What is an auroral oval?
A) A region where auroras are frequently seen
B) A type of cloud formation
C) A solar wind pattern
D) A specific color of the auroras
  • 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 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 corona
B) The sun’s atmosphere
C) Solar flares
D) The sun's core
  • 8. What is the primary source of energy for the Northern Lights?
A) The Earth
B) The Moon
C) The Sun
D) Stars
  • 9. What creates the different shapes in the auroras?
A) Wind patterns in the atmosphere
B) Heat from the Earth
C) Pressure changes in the atmosphere
D) Earth's magnetic field lines
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