Eclipse of the Sun Quiz

What occurs during the eclipse of the Sun?

• The Moon blocks the Earth from sunlight

• The Earth blocks the Moon from sunlight

• The Earth blocks the Sun from the Moon

• The Sun blocks the Moon from sunlight

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Why does the eclipse of the Sun only can be seen from a small area on Earth?

• The Earth rotates too quickly

• The Sun is too large

• The shadow of the Moon is small

• The Moon is too far away

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What is the position of the Moon during the eclipse of the Sun?

• In front of the Sun

• Between the Sun and the Earth

• Behind the Earth

• Between the Earth and the Sun

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What phase must the Moon be in for the eclipse of the Sun to occur?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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When can the eclipse of the Sun be observed?

• At night

• During the day only

• At dawn and dusk

• Anytime

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What happens to sunlight during a eclipse of the Sun?

• It is absorbed by the Moon

• It is reflected by the Earth

• It is intensified

• It is blocked by the Moon

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What is the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during the eclipse of the Sun?

• They are in a triangular formation

• They are randomly positioned

• They are in a circular formation

• They are in a straight line

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What is the effect of the Moon's shadow on Earth during the eclipse of the Sun?

• It causes a total blackout everywhere

• It has no effect

• It creates a dark area on the surface

• It creates a bright light

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What is the term for the area that experiences a total eclipse?

• Shadow zone

• Antumbra

• Penumbra

• Umbra

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