Sun-Moon-Earth-Tides

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment

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A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Waxing moon

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A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Quarter moon

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and Moon?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

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During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• 3rd Quarter
• 1st Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon

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This type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sunlight from reaching Earth?

• Solar eclipse
• Lunar eclipse
• Total eclipse

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Tides are caused mainly by what?

• Moon’s gravitational pull
• Sun’s gravitational pull
• Earth’s gravitational pull

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