Understanding Solar Eclipses

What is a partial solar eclipse?

• When the moon blocks all of the sun's light.

• When the Earth blocks the sun's light.

• When the moon blocks part of the sun's light.

• When the moon blocks none of the sun's light.

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The moon passes between the sun and Earth.

• The sun moves between the Earth and the moon.

• The moon passes between the sun and Mars.

• The Earth moves between the sun and the moon.

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What is the path of totality?

• The path the sun takes in the sky.

• The orbit of the moon around the Earth.

• The trail created by the moon's shadow on Earth.

• The path the Earth takes around the sun.

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What effect does a total solar eclipse have on animals?

• It makes them sleep.

• It can confuse them.

• It has no effect.

• It makes them more active.

Why do scientists find total solar eclipses interesting?

• They allow for the study of stars.

• They can study the moon's surface.

• They provide a chance to study the sun's corona.

• They help in understanding Earth's atmosphere.

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How often do total solar eclipses occur over land?

• Every month

• Every year

• Rarely

• Every week

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