Solar and Lunar Eclipse Test

Choose 3 characteristics of a solar eclipse

• When the moon's orbit causes it to move between Earth and the sun

• The moon casts a shadow over Earth

• The moon casts a shadow over the sun

• The solar eclipse only occurs at the phase of new moon

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What is a partial eclipse?

• When Earth or the moon partially blocks light from the sun

• When Earth or the moon totally blocks light from the sun

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What is a total eclipse?

• When Earth or the moon partially blocks light from the sun

• When Earth or the moon totally blocks light from the sun

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Choose 3 characteristics of a lunar eclipse

• When Earth blocks the sun’s light from reaching the moon

• A lunar eclipse can occur only when the orbits of the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in complete alignment

• Lunar eclipses occur only when the moon is full

• Lunar eclipses occur only during the day

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How often does Earth complete an orbit around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 28 days

• 365 days

• 2 years

How often does Earth complete a rotation around its axis?

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 24 hours

• 28 hours

About how often does the moon complete an orbit around Earth?

• 28 hours

• 28 days

• 2 years

• 280 days

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During a solar eclipse, why does the moon appear to be the same size as the sun?

• The sun is closer to Earth

• The moon is closer to Earth

• The moon is floating towards Earth

• The sun and moon are the same size

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Is it day time or night time when we are facing towards the sun?

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Is it day time or night time when we are facing away from the sun?

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