What is a total solar eclipse?

Understanding Solar Eclipses and Safety

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4th - 8th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up perfectly.
When the Moon is closest to the Earth.
When the Earth blocks the Sun's light.
When the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens during totality in a solar eclipse?
The Moon is partially covered by the Sun.
The Earth blocks the Moon's light.
The entire Sun is completely covered by the Moon.
The Sun and Moon are side by side.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for when only part of the Sun is hidden behind the Moon?
Lunar eclipse
Annular eclipse
Partial eclipse
Totality
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which areas will experience totality during the 2017 North American Eclipse?
Only South America
All of North America
Only the Oregon coast
Certain areas in the United States
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What will happen to birds and animals during the total eclipse?
They will quiet down thinking it is nighttime.
They will fly towards the Sun.
They will start singing loudly.
They will become more active.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you use to safely view the solar eclipse?
Regular sunglasses
A magnifying glass
Tinted plastic or glass
Special-purpose solar filters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it dangerous to look at the Sun during an eclipse without proper protection?
It can cause headaches.
It can cause temporary blindness.
It can damage your eyes permanently.
It can make you dizzy.
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