Question

Which statement is accurate about how the aurora borealis is formed?

When the electrons jump to a higher energy state, they release energy as electromagnetic radiation, light.

When electrons are excited, they move to a lower energy level.

An electron in an energy level closest to the nucleus has greater energy.

When the electrons fall to a lower energy state, they release energy as electromagnetic radiation, light.

Answer 1

When the electrons jump to a higher energy state, they release energy as electromagnetic radiation, light.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the solar wind gets past the magnetic field and travels towards the Earth, it runs into the atmosphere. As the protons and electrons from the solar wind hit the particles in the Earth's atmosphere, they release energy – and this is what causes the northern lights.