Animal Behavior During Solar Eclipses

What is the main reason scientists are interested in the solar eclipse on April 8?

• To measure the temperature changes during the eclipse.

• To study the effects of the eclipse on human health.

• To observe the movement of the moon across the sun.

• To see how wild animals, farm animals, and pets react.

How did the gorillas at the Riverbanks Zoo react during the 2017 solar eclipse?

• They gathered around the juveniles and babies.

• They began running around their enclosure.

• They couldn't be bothered to react.

• They marched together to be let in for the evening.

What did Andrew Farnsworth and his team use to study bird behavior during the 2017 eclipse?

• Binoculars

• Telescopes

• Cameras

• Radar

What is the main purpose of the SolarEclipseSafari.org project?

• To provide eclipse-viewing glasses to the public.

• To capture sound as part of the Eclipse Soundscapes Project.

• To measure temperature changes during the eclipse.

• To let people record information about animal behavior during the eclipse.

What surprising behavior did scientists observe in birds during the 2017 eclipse?

• Birds sang louder than usual.

• Birds flew higher into the sky.

• Birds swooped down to the surface in large numbers.

• Birds ignored the eclipse and continued their activities.

What advice did scientists give for experiencing the eclipse?

• Go outside and experience the eclipse with your eyes and ears.

• Focus on capturing the eclipse with technology.

• Stay indoors to avoid any potential harm.

• Use regular sunglasses to view the eclipse.

What did the adult flamingos do during the 2017 eclipse?

• They flew away from their enclosure.

• They began to sing loudly.

• They gathered around the perimeter and clumped around the juveniles and babies.

• They ignored the eclipse and continued their activities.

What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.

• When the moon and sun are on opposite sides of the Earth.

• When the sun passes between the Earth and the moon.

• When the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun's light.