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B1 –  Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are\u00a0a natural phenomenon producing colorful, dancing lights in the night sky, primarily in high-latitude regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These natural\u00a0light\u00a0shows are caused by\u00a0geomagnetic storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very strong geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth. It may affect power and communication systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also causing bright auroras seen far from the poles. These come from strong solar flares and sunspots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientists say it is a concern because modern technology can be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about geomagnetic storms and the Northern Lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/newsinlevels.com\/products\/northern-lights-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cdisrupt<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cOur planet is experiencing a powerful geomagnetic storm, the most\u00a0potent\u00a0in over two decades, which might <\/em>disrupt<\/em><\/strong> power and communication systems worldwide.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define \u201cgeomagnetic storm<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cOur planet is experiencing a powerful <\/em>geomagnetic storm<\/em><\/strong>, the most\u00a0potent\u00a0in over two decades, which might disrupt power and communication systems worldwide.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201csolar flare<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThis phenomenon is caused by a large\u00a0convergence\u00a0of sunspots, which has produced several moderate to strong <\/em>solar flares<\/em><\/strong> since Wednesday last week.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you think about the Northern Lights?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the consequences of geomagnetic storms?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why can strong solar activity affect Earth\u2019s technology?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can society prepare for future strong geomagnetic storms?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? Talk about it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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