Solar Eclipse Quiz

Which type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun?

• partial solar eclipse

• total solar eclipse

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True or False: It is safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without any eye protection.

• Only for a few seconds

• False

• Sometimes

• True

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During which phase of a solar eclipse is the Sun partially covered by the Moon?

• Lunar eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Partial eclipse

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Which type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon only partially covers the Sun?

• Partial solar eclipse

• Total solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

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What is the recommended eye protection for viewing a solar eclipse?

• sunglasses

• binoculars

• contact lenses

• solar eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers

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What is the myth associated with solar eclipses being a bad omen?

• They are believed to bring about negative events or disasters.

• They are thought to bring about positive changes.

• They are believed to be a sign of good luck.

• They are considered to be a symbol of harmony and peace.

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What is the name of the phenomenon when the Moon appears larger than the Sun during a solar eclipse?

• lunar eclipse

• partial solar eclipse

• total solar eclipse

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