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Lunar vs Solar Eclipse

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

6th Grade

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Lunar vs Solar Eclipse
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Is this alignment for a solar or a lunar eclipse?

Solar

Lunar

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Both solar and lunar eclipses have which of the following types?

Total

Annular

Partial

Total and Partial

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which type of eclipse is this?

Partial lunar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

Penumbral solar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another is called a(n)

Umbra

Penumbra

Eclipse

Shadow

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs at night, while a lunar eclipse occurs during the day.

A solar eclipse is when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, and a lunar eclipse is when the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

A solar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, while a lunar eclipse can only be seen from specific locations.

A solar eclipse lasts for a few days, while a lunar eclipse lasts for a few hours.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Describe the sequence of events that leads to a lunar eclipse.

The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun.

The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of eclipse can be more safely observed directly without protective eyewear?

Solar eclipse

Lunar eclipse

Both can be observed without any protection

Neither should be observed without protection

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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