The Mystery of the Aurora

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11th Grade
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What are scientists studying the Aurora for?
To understand the Earth's atmosphere
To study the interactions between the Moon and Earth
To better understand the Earth's magnetosphere and the interactions between the Sun and our planet
To explore the possibility of life on Mars
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What is the Aurora?
A natural light display in the Earth's sky
A man-made light display
A type of cloud formation
A type of bird
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Why do the intensity and frequency of the Aurora vary?
Due to changes in Earth's magnetic field
Because of the rotation of the Earth
Dependent on solar activity
Influenced by the Moon's phases
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Where is the Aurora most frequently visible?
Equator
Tropics
Arctic and Antarctic
Desert
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What causes the Aurora phenomenon?
Collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high-altitude atmosphere
Global warming
Volcanic eruptions
Tectonic plate movements
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