Solar and Lunar Eclipses

What happens to the temperature during a solar eclipse?

• The temperature increases significantly due to the sun being blocked.

• The temperature remains constant throughout the eclipse.

• The temperature can drop temporarily as the sun's light is blocked.

• The temperature fluctuates wildly during the eclipse.

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What is the penumbra?

• The darkest part of a shadow where no light reaches.

• The lighter part of a shadow where the light source is only partially blocked.

• A type of eclipse that occurs during a full moon.

• The area surrounding a light source that emits no light.

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How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

• 14 days

• 27 days

• 30 days

• 21 days

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What is the significance of the path of totality?

• It is the area on Earth where a total solar eclipse can be observed.

• It is the path taken by the moon during a lunar eclipse.

• It is the region where the sun is always visible.

• It is the line that marks the equator of the Earth.

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What is the umbra?

• The outer part of a shadow where some light is visible.

• The darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked.

• A type of solar eclipse that occurs during the day.

• The area surrounding a light source that appears bright.

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What is the role of the moon in a solar eclipse?

• The moon acts as a barrier between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight during a solar eclipse.

• The moon reflects sunlight, making it appear brighter during a solar eclipse.

• The moon orbits the Earth, causing the sun to appear larger during a solar eclipse.

• The moon absorbs sunlight, preventing it from reaching the Earth during a solar eclipse.

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How does the moon's position affect tides?

• The moon's gravitational pull affects the Earth's oceans, causing tides to rise and fall.

• The moon's position has no effect on tides.

• The moon's light causes the tides to change.

• The moon's distance from the Earth determines the temperature of the oceans.

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What can you see if you are in the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

• A partial solar eclipse

• A total solar eclipse

• A lunar eclipse

• A sunset

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What is a lunar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon.

• A lunar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse is when the moon reflects sunlight directly onto the Earth, illuminating the night sky.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth rotates on its axis, causing the moon to appear red.

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What is the sun's atmosphere called?

• The corona

• The stratosphere

• The troposphere

• The exosphere