Eclipses Quiz

A ​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs when the  Sun’s surface is completely blocked out by the  

Moon.​ ​

• total
• solar
• partial
• lunar

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A ​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs  when only part of the Sun’s surface is blocked by  the Moon.

• partial
• solar
• total
• lunar

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The Moon phase during a solar eclipse is ​ (a)   ​

• New Moon
• Full Moon

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 A ​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs when the Moon  passes into the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow.

• total
• lunar
• partial
• solar

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What phase is the Moon in during a lunar  

eclipse?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

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A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into the​ ​ (a)  

• penumbra
• umbra
• vortex

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If the Moon is in the umbra of the Earth, what type of  eclipse is occurring?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Total Lunar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Partial Lunar Eclipse

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In the diagram, a ​​ (a)   is  occurring.​

• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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In the diagram above, a ​ (a)   is occurring.

• lunar eclipse
• solar eclipse

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Why does a Lunar Eclipse always happen with a full moon phase?

• Because the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

• Because the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

• Because the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon.

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