Solar Eclipse Review!

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The darkest, inner part of a shadow

• umbra
• penumbra
• umbrella
• antumbra

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The lighter, outer part of a shadow?

• umbra
• penumbra
• umbrella
• citronella

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If you view a total solar eclipse you are standing in the moon's

• umbra
• penumbra

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If you view a partial solar eclipse you are standing in the moon's 

• umbra
• penumbra

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Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase?

• New Moon
• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous

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True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.

• True
• False

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How many types of Solar Eclipses are there?

• a) Four

• b) Five

• c) Three

• d) Two

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

• a) When the moon is covered by the sun

• b) When the sun is covering the moon

• c) When earth covers the moon from the sun

• d) When the sun is covered by the moon

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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

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What is the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

• The path of totality during a solar eclipse is the track where the moon completely covers the sun, creating a brief period of darkness.

• The path of totality is the region where the sun partially covers the moon

• The path of totality is the trajectory of the moon around the sun

• The path of totality is the area where the sun completely covers the moon

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How long does totality typically last during a solar eclipse?

• Half a day

• A few minutes

• A few seconds

• An hour

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How does a solar eclipse impact wildlife behavior?

• A solar eclipse can impact wildlife behavior by causing them to go quiet, seek shelter, or become disoriented due to the sudden darkness.

• A solar eclipse can make wildlife more active and aggressive

• A solar eclipse causes wildlife to migrate to colder regions

• A solar eclipse has no impact on wildlife behavior

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What is the corona of the sun and why is it visible during a total solar eclipse?

• The corona of the sun is the innermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, and it is visible during a total solar eclipse when the moon blocks the photosphere.

• The corona of the sun is a layer of ice surrounding the sun, and it is visible during a total solar eclipse due to the reflection of light.

• The corona of the sun is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, and it is visible during a total solar eclipse when the moon blocks the photosphere.

• The corona of the sun is a layer of gas surrounding the moon, and it is visible during a total solar eclipse when the sun blocks the photosphere.