Quiz sobre Eclipses Solares

What is a solar eclipse?

• When Jupiter comes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun

• When Mars comes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

How long does a total solar eclipse last?

• Between 1 hour and 2 hours

• Less than 1 second

• More than 30 minutes

• Between 10 seconds and 7 minutes and a half

Why are solar eclipses such rare phenomena?

• Because the Moon is constantly moving away from the Earth

• Because the Moon orbits the Earth at an angle that does not align with the Sun

• Because the Earth orbits the Sun in the opposite direction to the Moon

• Because the Moon is smaller than the Earth

What happened during a total solar eclipse in 1919?

• An earthquake occurred

• A meteor shower was observed

• A new planet was discovered in the solar system

• Einstein's general theory of relativity was confirmed

How do solar eclipses affect animals?

• Animals show no reaction

• Animals become more aggressive

• Animals change their behavior

• Animals hide in their burrows

What precautions should be taken when observing a solar eclipse?

• Do not look at the eclipse at all

• Look directly at the sun without protection

• Observe the eclipse through a telescope without a filter

• Use special eclipse glasses

What is the approximate frequency of total solar eclipses?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 2 years

• Every 20 years

What is an annular eclipse?

• When a ring of light forms around the Moon

• When the Moon moves away from the Earth

• When the Moon partially covers the Sun

• When the Moon completely covers the Sun

What did Sir Arthur Eddington discover during a total solar eclipse in 1919?

• He discovered a comet

• He discovered a new planet in the solar system

• He found a new species of bird

• He confirmed Einstein's general theory of relativity

What happens during the totality of a solar eclipse?

• Suddenly it gets dark

• An earthquake occurs

• The air temperature increases

• Stars and planets are visible