Solar Eclipse Review

What is a solar eclipse?

• The moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the sun for up to about three hours, from beginning to end, as viewed from a given location.

• The Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to disappear from view.

• The sun moves behind the Earth, casting a shadow on the moon.

• The moon moves behind the Earth, causing the sun to appear larger than usual.

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During a total solar eclipse, which part of the moon's shadow covers a small portion of the Earth?

• Penumbra

• Umbra

• Corona

• Atmosphere

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What is the term used to describe the lighter part of the moon's shadow?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Corona

• Atmosphere

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Which city is located on the path of the eclipse as shown in the image?

• Miami

• New York

• Dallas

• Los Angeles

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According to the map, which of the following states does NOT fall under the path of totality for the eclipse?

• Texas

• Illinois

• Florida

• Missouri

Who is allowed to view the eclipse at Washington according to the slide?

• All students

• Only 7th grade students

• Only 6th grade students

• Teachers only

With which class will students go outside to view the eclipse?

• 6th hour class

• 7th hour class

• 1st hour class

• 8th hour class

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What will students be given to view the eclipse safely?

• Sunglasses

• Binoculars

• A solar eclipse viewer

• A telescope

Who will decide how long the class remains outside to view the eclipse?

• The principal

• The students

• The teacher

• The parents

When ready to view the eclipse, how should you use the viewer?

• Hold the viewer behind your head

• Hold the viewer up to your eyes to see a sharp, orange-colored image of the sun

• Close your eyes and use the viewer to imagine the eclipse

• Use the viewer to reflect the image onto a surface

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