Formation of Eclipses

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1st - 12th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is an eclipse?
A phenomenon where the sun disappears permanently.
A celestial event where one object moves in front of another, blocking its view.
A rare event that only happens once a century.
A situation where the Earth stops rotating.
2.
Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between a lunar and a solar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse happens every month, while a solar eclipse happens every year.
A lunar eclipse is visible from all parts of the world, while a solar eclipse is not.
A lunar eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight to the moon, while a solar eclipse involves the moon blocking sunlight to the Earth.
A lunar eclipse occurs during the day, while a solar eclipse occurs at night.
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Multiple Choice
During a solar eclipse, what is the umbra?
The shadow cast by the Earth.
The area where the sun is completely visible.
The darkest part of the moon's shadow.
The lightest part of the shadow.
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Multiple Choice
What happens during a total solar eclipse?
The moon is completely visible.
The Earth casts a shadow on the moon.
The sun is completely obscured by the moon.
The sun is partially visible.
5.
Multiple Choice
What is the penumbra in a solar eclipse?
The area where the sun is partially visible.
The area where the sun is completely visible.
The lightest part of the shadow.
The darkest part of the shadow.
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