The Science Behind the Northern Lights

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Jonathan Hague
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the Northern Lights also known as?
Solar Flares
Aurora Borealis
Comet Tails
Meteor Showers
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30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the mesmerizing lights known as the Northern Lights?
Collision of charged particles from the sun with atoms in the Earth's atmosphere
Reflection of sunlight off the moon's surface
Underwater volcanic eruptions
Forest fires
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Can you summarize the role of scientists studying the Northern Lights?
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30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's main goal in explaining the Northern Lights?
To discuss the history of the Northern Lights
To analyze the cultural significance of the Northern Lights
To explain the scientific phenomenon and significance of studying the Northern Lights
To explore the impact of climate change on the Northern Lights
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Understanding the author
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do scientists study the Northern Lights?
To understand Earth's magnetic field
To study the impact of solar activity on our planet
To predict weather patterns
To explore the depths of the ocean
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30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the Northern Lights?
Rainfall
Volcanic eruptions
Solar wind particles colliding with the Earth's atmosphere
Tectonic plate movements
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30 sec • 1 pt
Why do scientists study the Northern Lights?
To understand Earth's atmosphere
To better understand Earth's magnetosphere and the interactions between solar wind and our planet
To predict weather patterns
To study the effects of pollution
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