Lunar & Solar Eclipse - 6th grade

Lunar & Solar Eclipse - 6th grade

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow is cast on a full moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and casts a shadow on earth?

Back

Solar eclipse

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the bigger, less dark part of the shadow called in an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of eclipse happens more often and can be seen by more people?

Back

Lunar eclipse

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During a solar eclipse, what celestial body blocks the sun?

Back

The moon

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the darker part of the shadow in an eclipse called?

Back

Umbra

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What phase of the moon is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Back

Full moon

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