Aurora Borealis

The aurora borealis is visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

• True

• False

During which months can a person see the aurora borealis?

• January to June

• September to March

• August to December

• May to October

From which of these countries wont you be able to see the aurora borealis?

• Alaska

• Canda

• Iceland

• Australia

Another name for aurora borealis is the "_______________ Lights."

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What is the primary cause of the aurora borealis?

• Lunar reflection

• Solar wind interaction with Earth's magnetosphere

• Volcanic activity

• Lightning storms

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the charged particles that interact to form auroras?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Ionosphere

• Exosphere

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the name of the phenomena that occurs when electrically charged particles collide with atoms in the atmosphere and emit light?

• Magnetic Field

• Aurora

• Solar wind

• Harmful Radiation

Answer explanation

The phenomena that occurs when electrically charged particles collide with atoms in the atmosphere and emit light is called Aurora.

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What is the Aurora Borealis?

• solar wind being absorbed by the clouds

• dancing lights from gas particles in space

• lightening interacting with Earth's magnetic field

• dancing lights from solar wind and gasses in the earth atmosphere

Answer explanation

The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is caused by dancing lights from solar wind interacting with gases in the Earth's atmosphere, creating beautiful displays of color in the sky.

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What is the role of Earth's magnetic field in the formation of aurora borealis?

• It repels solar winds away from Earth.

• It has no significant role.

• It channels solar wind particles towards the poles.

• It warms the atmosphere to create auroras.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What causes auroras ?

• Asteroid collisions with Earth's atmosphere

• Solar wind particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere

• Volcanic eruptions

• Global warming effects

Answer explanation

Auroras are caused by solar wind particles colliding with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, creating beautiful light displays. This interaction is the primary reason for the occurrence of auroras.