Aurora Can Usually Be Found Circling

question 79

Multiple Choice

Aurora can usually be found circling

• A) the North Pole.
• B) the South Pole.
• C) both the North Pole and the South Pole.
• D) the Equator.

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Definitions:

Mantle Melting

The process where heat and pressure conditions within the Earth's mantle cause it to partially melt, producing magma.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, often resulting in volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the formation of mountain ranges.

Southeastern Asia

A geographic region in Asia that includes countries south of China and east of India, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and environments.

Tonga Island Arc

The Tonga Island Arc is a chain of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean formed from the tectonic subduction of the Pacific Plate under the Indo-Australian Plate, characterized by volcanic activity and earthquakes.