Seasons & Eclipses

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What is a solar eclipse?

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When the Moon covers the Sun from Earth's view

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Which of the following best describes solar eclipses?
- The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon
- The Moon's shadow falls on Earth
- The Sun's shadow falls on Earth

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The Moon's shadow falls on Earth

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During a solar eclipse, it is safe to look at the Sun.

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False

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You can see the sun's corona during...
Options: a lunar eclipse, a new moon, a full moon, a solar eclipse

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a solar eclipse

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Solar eclipses occur...

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less often than lunar eclipses

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A solar eclipse can be seen by ...

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a small portion of the Earth

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Which statement is true about a lunar eclipse? Options: occurs during a new moon, occurs during a full moon, can cause eye damage, only lasts a few minutes

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occurs during a full moon

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What causes the Moon to look red during a lunar eclipse?

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reflected light from the Earth

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During a lunar eclipse, what is obscured?

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the Moon is obscured

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Which of the following statements best describes a lunar eclipse?
- the moon revolves into Earth's shadow
- the Earth moves into the Moon's shadow
- the Moon blocks light from the Sun

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the moon revolves into Earth's shadow