Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a total lunar eclipse?

Back

A total lunar eclipse is an eclipse in which the entire disk of the full moon is covered by Earth's umbra.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A lunar eclipse is visible in large areas.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct order of celestial bodies during a solar eclipse?

Back

The correct order is Sun, Moon, Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The moon phase for a solar eclipse is a full moon.

Back

False, the moon phase for a solar eclipse is a new moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the umbra?

Back

The umbra is the inner, darker part of a shadow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a penumbra?

Back

The penumbra is the outer part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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