
Lesson 5: Eclipses
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon is a ...
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
solar revolution
lunar phase
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term best describes a partial solar eclipse?
The lighter, outer part of the shadow cast by a body, such as the Moon during a solar eclipse or Earth during a lunar eclipse.
The movement of the Earth around the Sun.
A solar eclipse in which the new moon temporarily blocks part of the Sun as viewed from Earth.
The tile of the Earth on its axis.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes a solar eclipse?
The gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth's water, causing tides.
The inner, darkest part of the Moon’s or Earth’s shadow where the Sun is blocked, casting a shadow over the respective body.
The moon phase where only half of the lighted portion of the moon is visible to us on Earth.
The blocking of the Sun’s light that can occur during a new moon.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the lighter, outer part of the shadow cast by a body, such as the Moon during a solar eclipse or Earth during a lunar eclipse?
umbra
penumbra
antumbra
none of the above
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes a total solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse in which the entire Sun, with the exception of the corona, is blocked by the moon.
There is no such thing as a solar eclipse.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.
A solar eclipse can last up to 27.3 days.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ________________ is the inner, darkest part of the Moon’s or Earth’s shadow where the Sun is blocked, casting a shadow over the respective body.
umbra
penumbra
antumbra
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During what moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?
new moon
full moon
waxing gibbous
first quarter
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