Understanding Solar Eclipses
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solar eclipse?
Back
When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the umbra?
Back
The dark inner shadow during an eclipse
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why don't solar eclipses occur every month? Options: The Earth's orbit is perfectly circular, The Sun's orbit is elliptical, The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the ecliptic plane, The Moon is always in the Earth's shadow
Back
The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the ecliptic plane
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the path of totality?
Back
The path traced by the umbra
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an annular solar eclipse?
Back
When a ring of sunlight is visible around the Moon
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes a hybrid solar eclipse?
Back
The Earth's surface curves away from the umbra
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the penumbra?
Back
The lighter outer shadow during an eclipse
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