Solar and Lunar Eclipses Quiz

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Earth and the Moon move side by side.

• The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun.

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What is the umbra?

• The lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.

• The central, darker part of the shadow where light is totally blocked.

• The area where no shadow is formed.

• The outer part of a shadow where light is completely blocked.

When can you see a total solar eclipse?

• When you are within the Moon's penumbra.

• When you are outside the umbra and penumbra.

• When you are within the Moon's umbra.

• When you are on the opposite side of the Earth.

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What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The Moon completely covers the Sun.

• The Earth completely covers the Sun.

• The Sun completely covers the Moon.

• The Moon partially covers the Sun.

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What is the penumbra?

• The central, darker part of the shadow where light is totally blocked.

• The lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.

• The area where no shadow is formed.

• The outer part of a shadow where light is completely blocked.

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What is a partial solar eclipse?

• When the Earth completely covers the Sun.

• When the Moon partially covers the Sun.

• When the Sun completely covers the Moon.

• When the Moon completely covers the Sun.

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What is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

• The Earth and the Moon must be side by side.

• The Earth must be between the Moon and the Sun.

• The Moon must be between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Sun must be between the Earth and the Moon.

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What happens to the sky during a total solar eclipse?

• The sky becomes red.

• The sky remains unchanged.

• The sky becomes dark, and stars can be seen.

• The sky becomes brighter.

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Which part of the shadow is wider during a solar eclipse?

• There is no shadow during a solar eclipse.

• Both the umbra and penumbra are the same width.

• The penumbra is wider than the umbra.

• The umbra is wider than the penumbra.

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What phase is the Moon in during a solar eclipse?

• Last quarter phase.

• Full moon phase.

• New moon phase.

• First quarter phase.

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