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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) Solar wind particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere
C) Chemical reactions on the Earth's surface
D) Cloud formations in the atmosphere
  • 2. Which atmospheric layer do the Northern Lights occur in?
A) Troposphere
B) Mesosphere
C) Stratosphere
D) Thermosphere
  • 3. What is the scientific term for the Northern Lights?
A) Solar Flare
B) Aurora Borealis
C) Meteor Shower
D) Aurora Australis
  • 4. What is an auroral oval?
A) A region where auroras are frequently seen
B) A solar wind pattern
C) A specific color of the auroras
D) A type of cloud formation
  • 5. Why do the Northern Lights vary in intensity?
A) Because of Earth's rotation
B) Due to changes in solar wind strength
C) Because of pollution levels
D) Due to local weather conditions
  • 6. What role do electrons play in the Northern Lights?
A) They generate heat
B) They produce sound waves
C) They reflect sunlight
D) They collide with gas atoms in the atmosphere
  • 7. What is responsible for the charged particles in solar wind?
A) The sun’s atmosphere
B) Solar flares
C) The sun's core
D) The sun's corona
  • 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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