Which of the following occur when energy in the solar wind guided by the Earth's magnetic field excites gases in the Earth's upper atmosphere?

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The process described is known as the aurora borealis (or aurora australis in the southern hemisphere), where the charged particles from the solar wind collide with gases in the Earth's upper atmosphere, creating a colorful light display known as the Northern Lights. Coronas, flares, and coronal holes are all related to the sun itself, not the Earth's upper atmosphere.

Which of the Following Occur When Energy in the Solar