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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Auroras?
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- 1Auroras are multicolored lights that appear in the upper atmosphere (ionosphere).
- 2Auroras occur frequently at high northern and southern latitudes and are seldom seen near the equator.
- 3The aurora in the Northern Hemisphere is called aurora australis, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it is called aurora borealis.✓
- 4Auroras are caused by the interaction of solar wind with oxygen and nitrogen gases in the atmosphere.
Correct answer
The aurora in the Northern Hemisphere is called aurora australis, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it is called aurora borealis.
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