Eclipses

Solar Eclipse = sunlight is blocked by moon

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What moon phase can lead to a solar eclipse?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

• third quarter

Lunar eclipse = Earth casts a shadow on the moon

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During a lunar eclipse, which object is aligned between the other two?

• the sun

• the moon

• Earth

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In a lunar eclipse, what is casting a shadow?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

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What moon phase can lead to a lunar eclipse?

• new mooon

• waxing crescent

• waning crescent

• full moon

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In a solar eclipse, what is casting a shadow?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

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Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

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If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ______________ the Sun?

• towards

• away from

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What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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What is the season in the Southern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere at Point A?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What season is it in the southern hemisphere at point C?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere at point B?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere at point D?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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What season is it in the northern hemisphere at point C?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Red stars are the _____________.

• hottest
• coolest
• biggest

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Blue stars are the _____________.

• hottest
• coolest
• smallest

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The color of a star will tell you its ________________.

• temperature
• brightness
• size
• mass

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What are stars mainly made of?

• Dust particles
• Hot Liquid
• Hot Gas
• Rock

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Which of the following list the stars from coolest to hottest?

• Yellow, Blue, Red, White

• Blue, White, Yellow, Red

• Red, Yellow, White, Blue

• Red, Blue, Yellow, White

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The Sun is the center of the _____.

• solar system
• Milky Way
• constellation Ursa Major
• universe

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What is the term for Earth being in the center?

• geocentric
• heliocentric
• sun centered
• Galileo

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A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the SUN.

• Heliocentric
• Geocentric

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A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars. This includes the sun revolving around the Earth. This model is no longer supported.

• Geocentric
• Heliocentric

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The force that attracts objects that have mass

• Magnetism
• Friction
• Acceleration
• Gravity

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the amount of matter an object has

• weight
• volume
• mass
• density

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the force of gravity on an object

• weight

• push

• pull

• mass

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when one object travels around another object

• orbit

• spinning
• revolving
• circling

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Two factors affecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between 2 objects are...

• mass and distance

• mass and matter

• distance and weight

• weight and mass

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The Moon travels in an elliptical orbit that is nearly circular around the Earth. This pattern has occurred for millions of years.

Which of the following best explains the cause of the Moon's motion?

• The Moon is acted upon by balanced forces, so the orbit maintains the same nearly circular shape.

• The gravitational forces that the Sun and the Earth on the Moon are equal, causing the Moon to maintain its orbit.

• The Moon is constantly affected by the unbalanced force of the Earth’s gravity which causes it to continue to orbit the Earth.

• There was a gravitational force millions of years ago that pulled the Moon in an elliptical direction and the Moon has not since been acted upon by a force.

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Many objects within our solar system remain in constant motion and maintain predictable orbital patterns. What force governs the motion and patterns of objects in our solar system?

• The force of gravity keeps the Sun, asteroids, and comets orbiting in an elliptical pattern around the Earth.

• The force of gravity keeps planets, asteroids, and comets orbiting in an elliptical pattern around the Sun.

• The equal and opposite force between the Sun and the Earth keeps the comets and asteroids orbiting in an elliptical pattern.

• The Sun moves in an elliptical pattern and the planets, comets, and asteroids follow the gravity of the Sun in an elliptical pattern.

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An image of the Earth-Moon-Sun system is shown. The moon remains in orbit around Earth because of the force of --

• Earth's rotation

• the moon's rotation

• Earth's gravity

• the sun's gravity

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Name the moon phase

• first quarter

• third quarter

• new moon

• full moon

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Name the moon phase

• first quarter

• third quarter

• new moon

• full moon

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Name the phase of the moon for letter "a"

• first quarter

• last quarter

• waxing gibbous

• waning gibbous

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What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

• neap tide
• spring tide
• new moon tide
• full moon tide

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Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• third quarter

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Name the moon phase

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

• waxing gibbous

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What moon phase is it during a solar eclipse?

• Quarter Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Sun becomes larger in the sky.

• The Moon blocks the Sun's light, causing darkness on Earth.

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

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When is the next solar eclipse expected to cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

• April 8th, 2025

• April 8th, 2024

• April 8th, 2023

• April 8th, 2022

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Why do solar eclipses happen?

• Because the Moon is larger than the Sun.

• Because the Earth rotates around the Sun.

• Because the Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon.

• Because the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.

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How often do total solar eclipses occur on average?

• Every 2 years

• Every year

• Once every 18 months

• Every 6 months

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What makes witnessing a total solar eclipse a unique experience?

• The moon appears larger than the sun.

• It happens frequently.

• It can be seen from anywhere on Earth.

• The environment transforms dramatically.

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Is it safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without any protection?

• Only during a total eclipse

• Yes, always

• Yes, but only with sunglasses

• No, it could cause blindness

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What can you use to safely view a solar eclipse?

• Special glasses

• A magnifying glass

• A telescope

• A mirror

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What is a pinhole projector?

• A device to project movies

• A tool to view solar eclipses safely

• A type of camera

• A special type of glasses

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What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the Moon partially blocks the Sun's light

• When the Moon is too far to block the Sun's light

• When the Moon completely blocks the Sun's light

• When the Sun blocks the Moon's light

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Why do the sun and moon appear to be the same size in the sky?

• The sun is closer to Earth.

• The moon is much larger than the sun.

• The sun is much larger but also farther away.

• They are actually the same size.

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What causes a total solar eclipse?

• The moon's shadow falls on Earth.

• The Earth's shadow falls on the moon.

• The sun moves behind the moon.

• The Earth moves between the sun and the moon.

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Why don't we experience a total solar eclipse every month?

• The moon's orbit is perfectly circular.

• The Earth's shadow misses the moon.

• The moon's orbit around Earth is tilted.

• The sun moves too quickly.

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What is an annular eclipse?

• The moon completely covers the sun.

• The sun appears as a ring around the moon.

• The Earth completely blocks the sun.

• The moon appears larger than the sun.

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On April 8th, what type of eclipse can most of North America expect to see?

• No eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Partial eclipse

• Total eclipse

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What is the 'path of totality'?

• The path the moon takes around the Earth.

• The area where a partial eclipse can be seen.

• The trajectory of the sun during an eclipse.

• The path on Earth where a total eclipse is visible.

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Why is the upcoming eclipse on April 8th considered special?

• It will be visible from the entire Earth.

• It's the last eclipse ever.

• It might be the only total eclipse one can experience.

• It will last longer than usual.

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What is crucial for a good eclipse viewing experience?

• A telescope

• Clear skies

• A camera

• Solar glasses