Asked by caleb
What causes the aurora borealis and the aurora australis? Select ALL that apply.
Earth’s liquid mantle
heat energy from the Sun
high-energy particles from the Sun
Earth’s magnetic field
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Select: high-energy particles from the Sun, and Earth’s magnetic field.
Explanation: Charged particles from the Sun (solar wind and CMEs) are funneled by Earth’s magnetic field toward the polar regions, where they collide with atmospheric gases and excite them, producing the glowing aurora. The liquid mantle and ordinary solar heat are not responsible.
Explanation: Charged particles from the Sun (solar wind and CMEs) are funneled by Earth’s magnetic field toward the polar regions, where they collide with atmospheric gases and excite them, producing the glowing aurora. The liquid mantle and ordinary solar heat are not responsible.
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