Exploring the Mystical Auroras

What did the Cree refer to auroras as?

• Spiritual Dance

• Heavenly Lights

• Sky Flames

• Dance of the Spirits

According to Finnish folklore, what causes the northern lights?

• Stars falling

• A firefox sparking the sky

• A dragon's breath

• Ice reflecting sunlight

What color are auroras usually?

• Green

• White

• Red

• Yellow

What can sometimes be mistaken for clouds due to their dimness?

• Clouds

• Stars

• Auroras

• Moonlight

What are the southern lights also known as?

• Aurora australis

• Aurora borealis

• Polar glow

• Southern beams

What are auroras called around the North Pole?

• Arctic glow

• Boreal beams

• Polar flares

• Northern lights

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

• Green

• Blue

• Orange

• Pink

Where do auroras begin?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's atmosphere

• Outer space

What is the stream of particles from the sun called?

• Lunar wind

• Photon wave

• Solar wind

• Star stream

What protects Earth from the harmful effects of solar wind?

• The atmosphere

• The ocean

• The magnetosphere

• Mountains