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Lunar Eclipse Quiz

Authored by Loren Deen

Science

5th Grade

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Lunar Eclipse Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes a lunar eclipse?

The moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the earth

The earth's atmosphere creates a shadow on the moon

The earth blocks some or all of the sun's direct light from reaching the moon

The sun's light reflects off the moon's surface

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does a lunar eclipse occur?

Once every 29 and a half days

Once every 365 days

Once every 12 months

Once every 10 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

Refraction of longer, red wavelengths of light by the earth's atmosphere

Reflection of sunlight off the moon's surface

Presence of volcanic ash in the earth's atmosphere

Scattering of shorter, blue wavelengths of light by the earth's atmosphere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a partial lunar eclipse differ from a total lunar eclipse?

The moon does not appear red during a partial lunar eclipse

Partial lunar eclipses can only be observed from certain parts of the earth

Only part of the moon passes into earth's umbra during a partial lunar eclipse

Partial lunar eclipses occur more frequently than total lunar eclipses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it safe to look at the moon with the naked eye during a lunar eclipse?

The moon's brightness is reduced during a lunar eclipse

The moon's surface reflects less light during a lunar eclipse

The moon is closer to the earth during a lunar eclipse

The sun's harmful rays are blocked by the earth during a lunar eclipse

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