The Strange Phenomenon of the Northern Lights
- 1. What is another name for the Northern Lights?
A) Celestial Dance
B) Sky Mirage
C) Twilight Zone
D) Aurora Borealis
- 2. Which gas is responsible for the green color often seen in the Northern Lights?
A) Nitrogen
B) Hydrogen
C) Helium
D) Oxygen
- 3. What is the scientific term for the charged particles from the sun that cause the Northern Lights?
A) Solar wind
B) Stardust
C) Cosmic rays
D) Meteor shower
- 4. The Southern Lights are also known as?
A) Southern Mirage
B) Celestial Symphony
C) Twilight Spectacle
D) Aurora Australis
- 5. At what time of the year are the Northern Lights more commonly visible?
A) Fall
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
- 6. Which country is often considered to be one of the best places to see the Northern Lights?
A) Madagascar
B) Australia
C) Norway
D) Mexico
- 7. Which of the following is not a common color seen in the Northern Lights?
A) Pink
B) Purple
C) Blue
D) Red
- 8. Which planet in our solar system also experiences auroras similar to the Northern Lights on Earth?
A) Mercury
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Uranus
- 9. What is the duration of a typical display of the Northern Lights?
A) Days or weeks
B) Only a few seconds
C) Several minutes to several hours
D) Just one hour
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