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What is the name of the beautiful natural light display that dances in the sky?

• Comet

• Aurora

• Tornado

• Rainbow

What is the name of the beautiful light display near the North Pole?

• Meteor Shower

• Solar Flare

• Aurora Borealis

• Aurora Australis

What condition makes red auroras less frequent?

• Higher atmospheric pressure
• Intense solar activity

• Increased solar activity
• More cloud cover

What atmospheric component do particles mostly collide with to cause green auroras?

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Where in Earth's atmosphere do auroras dance and shimmer?

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What causes the beautiful auroras to light up the sky?

• Rainfall

• Energized particles from the sun

• Volcanic eruption

• Earth's rotation

Most auroras are of which color?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

When are red auroras most likely to occur?

• During a meteor shower

• During a lunar eclipse

• During periods of high solar activity

• During periods of low solar activity

Where in the sky do blue and purple auroras dance?

• 60 miles or less

• 300 to 400 km

• 180 to 250 miles

• 60 to 190 miles

Which planet in our solar system is known for its mesmerizing auroras?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Venus