
U2 Ch5 - Flashcards - Solar and Lunar Eclipses
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Science
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6th Grade
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Easy
Scott Cochrane
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What alignment is necessary for a total lunar eclipse to occur?
Back
Earth, Sun, and Moon aligned with Earth in between the Sun and Moon
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes solar and lunar eclipses?
Back
Solar eclipses occur when the Moon blocks the Sun; lunar eclipses happen when Earth blocks sunlight from the Moon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
During a lunar eclipse, what causes the Moon to appear red or orange?
Back
The Earth’s atmosphere refracting sunlight
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How often does a total solar eclipse occur in any one specific location?
Back
Once every 375 years on average
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why doesn’t a lunar eclipse happen every full Moon?
Back
Because the Moon’s orbital plane is tilted relative to Earth’s orbital plane
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an annular eclipse?
Back
An eclipse where the edge of the Sun is visible around the Moon
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the shadow do you need to be in to see a total solar eclipse?
Back
The umbra
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