WHERE CAN PEOPLE SEE THE ECLIPSE IN TOTALITY, AND WHAT WILL THEY SEE IF THEY ARE NOT IN THE PATH OF TOTALITY?

WHERE CAN PEOPLE SEE THE ECLIPSE IN TOTALITY, AND WHAT WILL THEY SEE IF THEY ARE NOT IN THE PATH OF TOTALITY?

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the path of totality for a solar eclipse, which spans 70 miles wide from Oregon to South Carolina. Outside this path, observers will see a partial eclipse where the moon partially covers the sun. In Washington, DC, about 80% of the sun will be covered during the eclipse.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the width of the path of totality during an eclipse?

50 miles

150 miles

70 miles

100 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states does the path of totality cross from west to east?

California to Florida

Washington to New York

Texas to Virginia

Oregon to South Carolina

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens during a partial eclipse?

The sun is completely covered by the moon.

The moon is completely covered by the sun.

The moon takes a bite out of the sun but doesn't cover it completely.

The sun is not visible at all.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which city will about 80% of the sun be covered during the eclipse?

New York City

Chicago

Los Angeles

Washington, DC

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Washington, DC during the eclipse?

100%

80%

60%

50%