Auroras Quiz

What are the northern lights called in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Aurora australis

• Solar eclipses

• Aurora borealis

• The sun and climate change

Where are you more likely to see auroras?

• Near the equator

• Near the North or South Pole

• In the desert

• In tropical regions

What are the southern lights called in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Aurora borealis

• Solar eclipses

• Aurora australis

• The sun and climate change

What does the Sun generate that affects Earth's atmosphere?

• Solar wind

• Lunar tides

• Ocean currents

• Earthquakes

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How much plasma does the solar wind carry away from the Sun every second?

• One thousand tons

• One million tons

• One billion tons

• One hundred tons

What acts as a shield against solar wind on Earth?

• Earth's atmosphere

• Earth's oceans

• Earth's magnetosphere

• Earth's crust

What causes the colorful, glowing lights of the aurora?

• Reflection of sunlight

• Energized molecules releasing extra energy

• Moonlight scattering

• Reflection of ocean waves

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What happens to particles when they reach the North and South Poles?

• They dissolve in the ocean

• They become trapped in Earth's atmosphere

• They disappear into space

• They turn into rain

What color are the most frequently occurring auroras?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Purple

What is a significant impact of auroras on Earth?

• Increase in temperature

• Disruption of radio communications

• Change in weather patterns

• Increase in sea levels