Quiz on the Northern Lights

What is another name for the Aurora Borealis?

• Northern Lights

• Southern Lights

• Eastern Lights

• Western Lights

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What color are the Northern Lights usually?

• Green

• Orange

• Brown

• Pink

What causes the Northern Lights?

• Rain

• Wind

• Earthquakes

• Solar storms

Which gas gives off green or red light in the Northern Lights?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Hydrogen

Where is it easiest to see the Northern Lights?

• Far north on Earth

• In the desert

• Near the equator

• In the rainforest

What is the name of the light display near the South Pole?

• Aurora Australis

• Aurora Polaris

• Aurora Borealis

• Aurora Equatorialis

Which of these places is a good spot to see the Northern Lights?

• Brazil

• Canada

• India

• Australia

What do the lights in the sky sometimes look like?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Curtains

• Trees

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What color can nitrogen cause in the Northern Lights?

• Purple

• Orange

• Green

• Yellow

What is needed for the best view of the Northern Lights?

• A windy day

• A rainy night

• A dark place

• A sunny day