Exploring the Solar Eclipse

What event brings people together from coast to coast?

• A meteor shower

• A total solar eclipse

• The passing of a comet

• A lunar eclipse

Why can't we look directly at the sun during the eclipse?

• Because it disappears completely

• Because it's too bright

• Because it can damage our eyes

• Because it's too dark

What tool do we use to safely view the eclipse?

• Sunglasses

• Sun viewers

• Binoculars

• Telescopes

What phenomenon occurs when the moon completely covers the sun?

• A rainbow

• Aurora borealis

• A solar flare

• Total solar eclipse

What natural reaction occurs among wildlife during the total eclipse?

• Fish jump out of water

• Crickets and bats become active

• Birds start singing

• Lions roar

What happens to the temperature during a total solar eclipse?

• It fluctuates rapidly

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

What is the sun's atmosphere, visible during a total solar eclipse, called?

• The aura

• The crust

• The corona

• The mantle

What does the moon do after the total eclipse is over?

• It changes color

• It shines brighter

• It moves away from the sun

• It disappears

What do people do as the light returns after the eclipse?

• They look at their phones

• They share their feelings with each other

• They use their sun viewers again

• They start leaving immediately

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How do people feel after experiencing the solar eclipse together?

• Tired

• Anxious

• Connected and awe-inspired

• Indifferent

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