Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explains the differences between solar and lunar eclipses. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the Earth, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. The video also provides tips to remember the order of celestial bodies during each type of eclipse and explains why eclipses do not occur every month due to the moon's tilted orbit. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe to the channel for more educational content.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an eclipse?

When the Earth rotates

When the Moon is full

When the Sun disappears

When the shadow of one celestial body falls on another

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During a solar eclipse, which celestial body comes between the other two?

Sun

Earth

Mars

Moon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you never look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse?

It can damage your eyes

It is not visible

It is too far away

It is too bright

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a lunar eclipse, what is the order of the celestial bodies?

Earth, Sun, Moon

Moon, Sun, Earth

Sun, Earth, Moon

Sun, Moon, Earth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't we see a solar and lunar eclipse every month?

The Moon is too small

The Moon's orbit is tilted

The Sun is too far

The Earth rotates too fast

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The time of day they occur

The celestial body casting the shadow

The color of the sky

The duration of the eclipse

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason for the infrequency of eclipses?

The size of the Sun

The tilt of the Moon's orbit

The Earth's rotation speed

The distance between Earth and Moon