Auroras on Earth Are Caused by

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Multiple Choice

Auroras on Earth are caused by

• A) reflection of sunlight from the Arctic and Antarctic ice into the polar skies.
• B) electrons accelerated by electric currents in the ionosphere and then deposited into Earth's atmosphere.
• C) high-energy charged particles from the magnetosphere guided by Earth's magnetic field into polar regions of the atmosphere.
• D) ultraviolet radiation from the Sun exciting and ionizing atoms in Earth's upper atmosphere to emit characteristic colors of light.

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Definitions:

Preconventional Level

The first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments.

Kohlberg's Moral Development

A theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests human moral development progresses through a series of stages, from basic, pre-conventional morality to advanced, principled thinking.

Preconventional Level

The first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where morality is externally controlled and rules are obeyed to avoid punishment or gain rewards.

Human Being

A member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished by advanced cognitive abilities, use of language, and capacity for complex social structures.