Aurora Borealis Quiz

What colors are commonly seen in the Aurora Borealis?

• Blue and yellow

• Green, purple, pink, and red

• Black and white

• Orange and brown

What is the central idea of the text?

• The Aurora Borealis is a light display in the night sky caused by the sun's particles colliding with gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

• The Aurora Borealis happens only in Alaska.

• The Aurora Borealis can only be seen in the summer.

• The Northern Lights are caused by thunderstorms.

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How do the details in the text describe the Aurora Borealis?

• The Aurora Borealis is a colorful light show in the sky caused by sun particles and gases.

• The Aurora Borealis is a type of storm that happens in the sky.

• The Aurora Borealis is made up of only green lights.

• The Aurora Borealis happens during the day.

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Where and when can people usually see the Aurora Borealis?

• In places near the North Pole, especially during the winter months.

• In warm countries during the summer.

• In the desert during the daytime.

• Only in the South Pole.

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Why is the Aurora Borealis important to scientists?

• It helps scientists learn about the Earth’s atmosphere and the sun’s activity.

• It helps scientists predict the weather.

• It tells scientists when to plant crops.

• It teaches scientists about space travel.