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Question 4 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which atmospheric layer is where Earth's northern and southern lights occur?

Answer
A
mesosphere
B
stratosphere
C
thermosphere
D
troposphere

Explanation

The northern and southern lights, or auroras, occur high in the atmosphere when charged particles from the Sun interact with gases. This happens mainly in the thermosphere, so the correct choice is thermosphere.

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