Isle Of Lewis Awaits Best View Of Solar Eclipse

Isle Of Lewis Awaits Best View Of Solar Eclipse

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Life Skills, Physics, Science

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The video discusses a significant eclipse event in Britain, highlighting the excitement and safety measures associated with viewing it. It covers the influx of eclipse chasers to the Outer Hebrides, despite potential weather challenges. The video also touches on the concurrent astronomical events of the Super Moon and equinox, and reflects on the historical and ongoing fascination with eclipses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the sun will be obscured during the eclipse on the Isle of Lewis?

50%

75%

100%

98%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What safety advice is given for viewing the eclipse?

Use sunglasses

Watch through a telescope

Look directly at the sun

Use reflection devices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Ralph Metzdorf and his father travel from to see the eclipse?

Spain

Italy

Germany

France

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What other astronomical events are occurring alongside the eclipse?

Comet passing and solstice

Super Moon and equinox

Lunar eclipse and solstice

Meteor shower and equinox

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did ancient people likely react to eclipses?

With fear and confusion

With joy and celebration

With indifference

With scientific curiosity