Solar Eclipse

What is the main purpose of solar eclipse glasses?

• To make the eclipse appear brighter

• To protect the eyes from harmful solar radiation during an eclipse

• To magnify the view of the eclipse

• To record the eclipse for later viewing

​ (a)   ​ (b)   eclipse occurs  when only part of the Sun’s surface is blocked by  the Moon.

• partial

• solar

• total

• lunar

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Why is it dangerous to look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse?

• The Sun disappears completely, making it safe to look at

• The Sun's rays can damage the eyes, leading to temporary or permanent vision loss

• The eclipse can last too long, causing boredom

• It can lead to a loss of sense of direction

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What should you do if you don’t have solar eclipse glasses?

• Look at the reflection of the eclipse in a bowl of water

• Use a pinhole projector to view the eclipse indirectly

• Close your eyes and turn your back to the Sun

• Use sunglasses instead

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What is a solar eclipse?

• A) When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light

• B) When the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking the Moon's light

• C) When the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon, blocking the Moon's light

• D) When the Moon passes behind the Earth, blocking the Sun's light

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Which type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers the Sun completely?

• A) Partial solar eclipse

• B) Total solar eclipse

• C) Annular solar eclipse

• D) Hybrid solar eclipse

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During a solar eclipse, which part of the Sun is visible as a bright ring?

• A) Photosphere

• B) Corona

• C) Chromosphere

• D) Umbra

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What is the term for the path that the Moon's shadow traces on Earth during a solar eclipse?

• A) Eclipse track

• B) Path of totality

• C) Shadow line

• D) Eclipse corridor

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How often do solar eclipses occur on Earth?

• A) Once a year

• B) Twice a year

• C) Every 18 months

• D) Every 6 months

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What is the main reason solar eclipses do not occur every month?

• A) The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun

• B) The Sun's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Moon

• C) The Earth's orbit is tilted relative to the Moon's orbit around the Sun

• D) The Moon's orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbit around the Sun

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