Solar Eclipse Flashcard

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What type of eclipse is expected to occur on April 8, 2024? Options: Partial solar eclipse, Total solar eclipse, Lunar eclipse, Annular solar eclipse

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Total solar eclipse

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When was the last total eclipse that crossed the United States before the one mentioned for the year 2024?

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2017

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Why will the total eclipse in April 2024 last longer than previous ones?

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Because the moon will be closer to Earth

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Approximately how many people will be inside the path of totality for the April 2024 eclipse according to Michael Zeiler?

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Nearly 32 million people

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Which areas will be able to see the 2024 eclipse to some degree?

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Every U.S. state and southeastern Canada

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What will the 2024 eclipse path be helpful for, according to space scientist Bharat Kunduri?

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To study charged particles high in the atmosphere using radar

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When will the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, enter North America? Options: 12:10 p.m. Mountain Time, 5:15 p.m. Newfoundland Time, 12:10 p.m. Eastern Time, 5:15 p.m. Pacific Time

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12:10 p.m. Mountain Time

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Why is it crucial to take into account the effect of the ionosphere on the transmission of signals from GPS satellites?

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To ensure that GPS systems are accurate.

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Which two satellites will be observing the sun during the eclipse to spot a CME?

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European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter and NASA's Parker Solar Probe.

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What can Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) disrupt when aimed at Earth?

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Communications and power grids