Understanding the Northern Lights

What natural phenomenon is also known as the Aurora Borealis?

• Solar Eclipse

• Northern Lights

• Meteor Shower

• Comet

Which gas is primarily responsible for the green color in the Northern Lights?

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

In which countries are the Northern Lights most commonly seen?

• Norway and Canada

• India and China

• Brazil and Argentina

• Australia and New Zealand

What is the Southern Hemisphere equivalent of the Northern Lights called?

• Aurora Australis

• Aurora Polaris

• Aurora Borealis

• Aurora Equatorialis

Which of the following planets have similar auroral phenomena as Earth?

• Mercury and Pluto

• Mars and Venus

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Earth and Moon