The Mysterious Marfa Lights

What are the Marfa Lights?

• Unexplained lights near Marfa, Texas

• A type of bioluminescent organism

• A new form of renewable energy

• A type of atmospheric phenomenon

Which scientific field primarily studies phenomena like the Marfa Lights?

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Biology

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is one hypothesis about the cause of the Marfa Lights?

• Reflections from car headlights

• Swamp gas

• Aurora borealis

• Volcanic activity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Marfa Lights?

• They are stationary

• They change colors

• They appear at night

• They move erratically

What type of scientific method would be most appropriate to study the Marfa Lights?

• Field observation

• Laboratory experiment

• Theoretical modeling

• Computer simulation

Which atmospheric condition is least likely to affect the visibility of the Marfa Lights?

• Clear skies

• Heavy rain

• Thick fog

• Strong winds

What is the primary challenge in scientifically studying the Marfa Lights?

• Their unpredictability

• Lack of funding

• Complex equipment requirements

• Government restrictions

Which of the following tools would be most useful in observing the Marfa Lights?

• Spectrometer

• Microscope

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

How might the Marfa Lights be related to the concept of atmospheric refraction?

• Light bending through different air densities

• Reflection off water surfaces

• Absorption by dust particles

• Emission from chemical reactions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is a common feature of many unexplained light phenomena like the Marfa Lights?

• They occur in remote areas

• They are always red

• They are caused by human activity

• They are predictable