Aurora Borealis Quiz

What is one of the main mysteries scientists are trying to solve about the Aurora Borealis?

• Why it only appears in the daytime

• What causes its colors

• How it affects ocean currents

• Why it never appears in the southern hemisphere

Why is Yellowknife considered an ideal location for observing the aurora?

• It is the highest point in Canada

• It is located in the heart of the auroral zone

• It has the most advanced telescopes

• It is the warmest place in Canada

What technology is Emma Spanswick using to study the aurora?

• A super wide-angled color camera

• A satellite

• A drone

• A telescope

What natural phenomenon drives the northern lights?

• Lunar eclipses

• Solar wind

• Ocean tides

• Volcanic eruptions

How does Earth's magnetic field protect the planet from the solar wind?

• By funneling solar wind energy towards the poles

• By reflecting sunlight

• By absorbing heat

• By increasing atmospheric pressure

What is a challenge faced by aurora chasers like Emma?

• Predicting exactly when the aurora will appear

• Finding a place to stay in the Northwest Territories

• Getting permission to use cameras

• Avoiding wildlife in the area

What can cause the aurora to appear in unexpected locations?

• Shifts in ocean currents

• Increased volcanic activity

• Supercharged solar events

• Changes in Earth's orbit

What was significant about the Halloween 2003 aurora event?

• It was visible only in the Arctic

• It was triggered by two large solar events

• It was caused by a lunar eclipse

• It was the first aurora ever recorded

What happens when the magnetic fields of the solar storm and Earth connect?

• The Earth's magnetic field is weakened

• Huge amounts of energy are released into Earth's atmosphere

• The aurora disappears

• A new magnetic field is created

What potential danger can arise from solar storms that cause auroras?

• They can disrupt communication systems

• They can cause earthquakes

• They can cause tsunamis

• They can increase global temperatures