seasons/eclipses mini quiz

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

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True/False. During a solar eclipse, it is safe to look at the Sun.

• False

• True

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Solar eclipses occur...

• more often than lunar eclipses

• less often than lunar eclipses

• only during a full moon

• equally as often as lunar eclipses

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A solar eclipse can be seen by ...

• a small portion of the Earth

• everyone on Earth

• everyone experiencing night

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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

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During a lunar eclipse ...

• the Sun is obscured

• the Moon is obscured

• you are obscured

• the Earth is obscured

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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

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What season is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at C?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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What season is the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at A?

• winter

• summer

• fall

• spring

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True/False. It takes Earth 1 year, or 365 days, to revolve around the Sun once.

• True

• False

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