Eclipses

How many parts does the shadow have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What is the central, darker part of a shadow called?

• the umbra
• the penumbra

In thinking about a solar eclipse, what does the light source in the diagram represent?

• the Earth
• the Moon
• the Sun

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What must occur for an solar eclipse to occur?

• Sun-Earth-Moon in line
• Sun-Moon-Earth in line

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During which part of the lunar cycle can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon
• First Quarter
• Full Moon
• Third Quarter

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What is the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked called?

• the umbra
• the penumbra

During which part of the lunar cycle can a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon
• First Quarter
• Full Moon
• Third Quarter

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on Earth.

• True
• False

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This model is showing us a...

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• phases of the moon

• earth eclipse

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This image is showing us a.....

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• phases of the moon

• earth eclipse

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