Zorza Polarna Quiz

What is the zorza polarna?

• A type of bird found in tropical rainforests

• A traditional dance from Poland

• A natural light display seen in high-latitude regions

• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci

What causes the formation of auroras?

• Reflection of sunlight on the Earth's atmosphere

• Volcanic activity on Earth's surface

• Interference of radio waves from outer space

• Interaction between Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun

What is the solar wind?

• A stream of charged particles ejected from the Sun's upper atmosphere.

• A phenomenon caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun on nearby planets.

• A type of solar-powered energy generated by the Sun.

• A stream of water vapor emitted by the Sun.

What is the magnetosphere?

• The magnetosphere is a region in space where the gravitational pull is stronger than the magnetic field.

• The magnetosphere is a phenomenon that occurs when magnets attract each other and form a protective shield around an object.

• The magnetosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of magnetic particles.

• The magnetosphere is the region around a planet where its magnetic field is dominant and protects it from the solar wind.

What are the aurora borealis and aurora australis?

• The aurora borealis and aurora australis are caused by pollution in the atmosphere.

• The aurora borealis and aurora australis are man-made light displays.

• The aurora borealis and aurora australis are natural light displays in the polar regions.

• The aurora borealis and aurora australis are weather phenomena caused by thunderstorms.

What causes geomagnetic storms?

• Solar flares

• Disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere

• Tectonic plate movements

• Volcanic eruptions

What determines the colors of auroras?

• Solar wind and temperature

• Time of day and humidity

• Type of gas particles and altitude

• Cloud cover and wind speed

Which of the following is NOT a color commonly seen in auroras?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

• Purple

What is the scientific term for the Northern Lights?

• Polar Lights

• Arctic Lights

• Boreal Lights

• Aurora Borealis

What is the scientific term for the Southern Lights?

• Aurora Borealis

• Solar Eclipse

• Meteor Shower

• Aurora Australis