Eclipses and Seasons

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Moon covers the Sun from Earth's view

• When the Moon falls in the Earth's shadow

• When the Moon goes behind the Sun

Which of the following best describes solar eclipses?

• The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon

• The Moon's shadow falls on Earth

• The Sun's shadow falls on Earth

Solar eclipses occur...

• more often than lunar eclipses

• less often than lunar eclipses

• only during a full moon

• equally as often as lunar eclipses

A solar eclipse can be seen by ...

• a small portion of the Earth

• everyone on Earth

• everyone experiencing night

Which statement is true about a lunar eclipse?

• occurs during a new moon

• occurs during a full moon

• can cause eye damage

• only lasts a few minutes

During a lunar eclipse ...

• the Sun is obscured

• the Moon is obscured

• you are obscured

• the Earth is obscured

Which of the following statements best describes a lunar eclipse?

• the moon revolves into Earth's shadow

• the Earth moves into the Moon's shadow

• the Moon blocks light from the Sun

What TWO things work together to cause Earth's seasons?

• Earth's tilt and rotation

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's tilt and revolution

• Earth's revolution and direction

What season is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at C?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

What season is the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at A?

• winter

• summer

• fall

• spring