An aurora (shown below)is produced when ____________.
A) solar wind particles are directed toward the poles and excite atmospheric gases
B) swamp gases rise upward from the arctic tundra
C) radiation in the Van Allen belts can be seen on a clear, cold night
D) lightning travels from cloud to cloud rather than cloud to ground

Question

An aurora (shown below)is produced when ____________. 
A) solar wind particles are directed toward the poles and excite atmospheric gases 
B) swamp gases rise upward from the arctic tundra 
C) radiation in the Van Allen belts can be seen on a clear, cold night 
D) lightning travels from cloud to cloud rather than cloud to ground

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An aurora is produced when solar wind particles are directed toward the poles and excite atmospheric gases, causing them to emit light. This occurs primarily in the Earth's magnetosphere and is most visible near the poles.

An Aurora (Shown Below)is Produced When ____________