________ occur about 130 km above Earth's surface near the polar regions when energy in the solar wind guided by Earth's magnetic field excites gases in the upper atmosphere.

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Auroras, also known as the Northern and Southern Lights, occur when charged particles from the solar wind collide with gases in the upper atmosphere near the polar regions, exciting them and causing them to emit light. Coronas, flares, coronal holes, and nuclear fission do not directly relate to this phenomenon.

________ Occur About 130 Km Above Earth's Surface near the Polar