Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below.

-The aurora borealis will most likely be stronger:
A) when there are few ions in the ionosphere.
B) nearest the equator.
C) above the South Pole.
D) when there is a lot of solar flare activity.

Question

Consider the following diagram, and then answer the question below.
 
-The aurora borealis will most likely be stronger:
A) when there are few ions in the ionosphere. 
B) nearest the equator. 
C) above the South Pole. 
D) when there is a lot of solar flare activity.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The aurora borealis is caused by solar activity interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. The stronger the solar activity (such as a solar flare), the more intense the aurora borealis will be.

Consider the Following Diagram, and Then Answer the Question Below