The Physics Phenomenon when, in Polar regions like Alaska and Northern Canada, a splendid display of colours is seen in the sky is called a/an ?

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Tutor III Geography

Q. The Physics Phenomenon when, in Polar regions like Alaska and Northern Canada, a splendid display of colours is seen in the sky is called a/an ?

(A) aurora borealis
(B) star shower
(C) active galactic nucleus
(D) star’s intrinsic luminosity

Correct Answer - Option(A)

Explanation by: Ravi Chauhan

An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), sometimes referred to as polar lights, northern lights (aurora borealis), or southern lights (aurora australis), is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in the high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic).

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