Solar and Lunar Eclipses

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and cast a shadow on earth?

• solar
• lunar

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What type of eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow is cast on a full moon?

• solar
• lunar

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What type of eclipse occurs when the moon doesn't completely cover the sun?

• partial solar eclipse
• total solar eclipse
• total lunar eclipse
• partial lunar eclipse

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What part of the shadow must I be in to see a total solar eclipse?

• umbra
• penumbra

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What must happen in order for there to be an eclipse?

• the sun, earth, and moon must perfectly align
• A full moon occurs
• The earth must be higher than the sun and moon
• The moon must be beside the earth

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar eclipse
• Lunar eclipse

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar Eclipse

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This image is an example of 

• Lunar Eclipse
• New Moon
• Solar Eclipse
• Full Moon

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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Which of the following is NOT true about a total solar eclipse?

• It can be viewed from every spot on earth
• It is dangerous to look at without the proper device
• When it happens, the moon blocks all of the sun except the corona
• You must be within the moon's umbra to see it

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