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

Understanding Lunar Eclipses

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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A lunar eclipse happens every month, while a solar eclipse happens once a year.
A lunar eclipse occurs during the day, while a solar eclipse occurs at night.
A lunar eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight to the Moon, while a solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking sunlight to the Earth.
A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, while a solar eclipse can only be seen from specific locations.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a lunar eclipse, why can't we see the Moon?
The Sun is too bright.
The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.
The Moon is too far away.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Sun in a lunar eclipse?
The Sun's light is absorbed by the Moon.
The Sun disappears during the eclipse.
The Sun moves closer to the Earth.
The Sun provides the light that the Earth blocks.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why doesn't a lunar eclipse occur every month?
The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit.
The Moon is not always full.
The Earth's shadow is not always large enough.
The Sun is not always aligned with the Earth and Moon.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the size and distance of the Sun, Earth, and Moon important for eclipses?
It changes the speed of the Moon's orbit.
It allows the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.
It affects the duration of the eclipse.
It determines the color of the eclipse.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'line of nodes' in relation to lunar eclipses?
The line where the Sun, Earth, and Moon align perfectly.
The line where the Moon's orbit crosses the Earth's equator.
The line where the Earth's shadow meets the Moon.
The line where the orbital planes of the Earth and Moon intersect.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What color does the Moon appear during a total lunar eclipse?
Blue
White
Red
Green
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