Solar Eclipse Quiz

What causes a total solar eclipse to happen?

• The rotation of the planets

• The Moon moving behind the Sun

• The Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun

• The Sun moving in front of the Moon

Why did ancient humans have different beliefs about eclipses?

• They had advanced telescopes to study them

• They didn't understand what caused them

• They were not able to accurately predict them

• They lived in caves and rarely saw the sky

Who first proposed that eclipses were caused by the Moon passing in front of the Sun or Earth?

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Ancient Greeks, including Aristotle

• Leonardo Da Vinci

How did the correct answer to #3 explain lunar eclipses?

• The Earth's curved shadow projected onto the Moon

• The Sun's shadow projected onto the Moon

• The Moon's shadow projected onto the Earth

• The Sun blocked the Moon

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Where is the best place to view the April 2024 eclipse?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Mazatlan, Mexico

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Newfoundland, Canada

How long will the eclipse last if you were in the best viewing location?

• 4 minutes and 28 seconds

• 3 minutes and 45 seconds

• 5 minutes and 10 seconds

• 4 minutes and 21 seconds

What is the dark part of the eclipse called?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Corona

• Perigee

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How long will totality last in Ohio?

• 4 minutes and 8 seconds

• 3 minutes and 30 seconds

• 5 minutes and 15 seconds

• 4 minutes and 28 seconds

What can people in Newfoundland expect during the eclipse?

• A total eclipse lasting 4 minutes and 28 seconds

• A partial eclipse

• No eclipse at all

• A total eclipse lasting 2 minutes and 54 seconds

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Why is witnessing an eclipse described as an unforgettable experience?

• It happens every day

• It's a rare event where the sky goes dark during the day

• It's dangerous to watch

• We have limited understand as to why eclipses happen

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