Northern Lights Quiz: A Beauty Of The Nature And Science

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    What is the origin of the term "aurora"?

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When they say nature is beautiful, do not doubt it because it really is. Scientifically, it is understood that lights liberate from the apex of the northern and southern hemispheres. Interestingly, are brighter and often regarded as the most inspiring kind. This is because they are originally electrically charged particles in random motion.

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  • 2. 
    What is the scientific term for northern light? - ProProfs

    What is the scientific term for northern light?

    • Polar light 

    • Boreas 

    • Aurora 

    • Autumn light 

    Correct Answer
    A. Aurora 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Aurora. Aurora is the scientific term for the natural light display that occurs in the polar regions. It is caused by the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the sun. The particles collide with atoms and molecules in the atmosphere, causing them to emit light. This phenomenon is commonly seen in the northern and southern latitudes and is known as the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) respectively.

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  • 3. 
    When was it described by Galileo Galili? - ProProfs

    When was it described by Galileo Galili?

    • 1894

    • 1619

    • 1856

    • 1783

    Correct Answer
    A. 1619
  • 4. 
    Which of these colours is not displayed by the northern light? - ProProfs

    Which of these colours is not displayed by the northern light?

    • Green 

    • Blue 

    • Red 

    • White 

    Correct Answer
    A. White 
    Explanation
    The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon that occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms in the Earth's atmosphere. These collisions produce different colors of light, including green, blue, and red. However, white is not a color that is typically displayed by the northern lights. Instead, it is a combination of all colors, so it is not considered a distinct color of the aurora borealis.

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    Which of these scientists did not work on the physics of northern light? - ProProfs

    Which of these scientists did not work on the physics of northern light?

    • Solomom Tromholt 

    • Micheal Faraday 

    • Herman Fritz 

    • Elias Loomis 

    Correct Answer
    A. Micheal Faraday 
    Explanation
    Michael Faraday did not work on the physics of northern lights. He was a renowned English scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. However, his work did not specifically involve studying or researching the physics of northern lights.

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  • 6. 
    What part of the atmosphere is disturbed so the northern can be produced? - ProProfs

    What part of the atmosphere is disturbed so the northern can be produced?

    • Lithosphere 

    • Biosphere 

    • Stratosphere 

    • Magnetosphere 

    Correct Answer
    A. Magnetosphere 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is a region of space surrounding the Earth, where the Earth's magnetic field interacts with charged particles from the Sun. Disturbances in the magnetosphere, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, can cause disturbances in the Earth's atmosphere. These disturbances can lead to the production of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, in the northern hemisphere.

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    Which of these places does not receive the ray of Aurora Australis - ProProfs

    Which of these places does not receive the ray of Aurora Australis

    • Australia 

    • Argentina 

    • Poland 

    • Chile 

    Correct Answer
    A. Poland 
    Explanation
    Poland does not receive the ray of Aurora Australis because it is located too far north. The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, is a natural light display that occurs in the southern hemisphere. It is caused by the interaction between charged particles from the sun and the Earth's magnetic field. Poland is located in the northern hemisphere, so it is too far away from the southern polar regions where the Aurora Australis is visible.

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    What is the time during which aurora is best seen called?  - ProProfs

    What is the time during which aurora is best seen called? 

    • Aurora Magnetica

    • Aurora time 

    • Magnetic hour 

    • Magnetic midnight 

    Correct Answer
    A. Magnetic midnight 
    Explanation
    The time during which aurora is best seen is called "Magnetic midnight." This is because during this time, the Earth's magnetic field is most aligned with the incoming solar wind, which enhances the chances of seeing the aurora. The term "Magnetic midnight" refers to the local time when the magnetic field is at its peak alignment, typically occurring around midnight.

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  • 9. 
    When was the cause of aurora emissions discovered?  - ProProfs

    When was the cause of aurora emissions discovered? 

    • 1894

    • 1960

    • 1978

    • 1989

    Correct Answer
    A. 1960
    Explanation
    The cause of aurora emissions was discovered in 1960.

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    Where is the northern light seen most frequently? - ProProfs

    Where is the northern light seen most frequently?

    • Arctic region 

    • Australia 

    • Poland 

    • Antarctica 

    Correct Answer
    A. Antarctica 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Antarctica. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are actually seen most frequently in the polar regions, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctica. These natural light displays occur when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms in the Earth's atmosphere, causing them to emit light. While the Arctic region is also a common location to witness the northern lights, Antarctica is less populated and has less light pollution, making it an ideal place for observing this phenomenon.

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