Solar eclipse_6 Dickens

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When does a solar eclipse occur?

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The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.

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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse? Options: sun, earth, moon, earth, sun, moon, sun, moon, earth, moon, earth, sun

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sun, moon, earth

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During what moon phase does a solar eclipse occur? Options: full moon, first quarter moon, third quarter moon, new moon

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new moon

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The word solar comes from:

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Latin word for sun

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During a solar eclipse...

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The sun is blocked

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Why can you not see a total solar eclipse from everywhere on the Earth?

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Because the Moon is smaller than the Sun and the Earth

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This type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sunlight from reaching Earth?

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Solar eclipse

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What is the average duration of 'totality' in a total solar eclipse? Options: 20 - 30 seconds, 2 - 3 minutes, 10 - 15 minutes, 30 - 40 minutes

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2 - 3 minutes

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Is it safe to look at a total solar eclipse with regular sunglasses?

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False

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What type of rays should you protect your eyes from during a solar eclipse?

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ultraviolet