L4 eclipses

Complete the sentence with the missing phrase

1)Solar eclipses are a __________ phenomenon on Earth.

• uncommon

• rare occurrence

• relatively common

• impossible

1)Another difference to solar eclipses is that it is easier to observe a lunar eclipse.

which word is a synonym of observe?

• view

• find

• pronounce

• ignore

What is called when the moon takes on a reddish glow during a lunar eclipse?

• umbra

• solar eclipse

• blood moon

• blazing corona

How many times larger is the sun than the moon?

• 400

• 500

• 200

• 300

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• temperature increases

• birds sing

• temperature decreases (drops)

• temperature stays the same

True or false?

The sun’s atmosphere is called its ‘corona’.

• True

• False

Fact or opinion

Solar eclipses are much more fascinating and beautiful than lunar eclipses.

• Fact

• Opinion

How often do solar eclipses happen?

• 5-10 times a year

• once a year

• 2-5 times a year

• twice a year

What is the ring of fire called?

• corona

• blazing ring

• blood ring

• eclipse

Which word is a synonym of predict used in the opening:

Eclipses have also been believed to 'predict' or cause catastrophes or bring messages from the gods.

• assume

• bet

• foretell

• identify