2017 Total Solar Eclipse Quiz

What atmospheric changes occur during a total solar eclipse?

• The temperature drops and birds start singing.

• The temperature remains constant and flowers bloom.

• The temperature drops and crickets begin to chirp.

• The temperature rises and birds start singing.

What visual phenomenon makes the Moon look like a diamond ring during an eclipse?

• Coronal Mass Ejections

• Diamond Ring Effect

• Baily's Beads

• Solar Flares

Why is the 2017 eclipse significant for scientists?

• It is the first eclipse visible from the U.S. since 1918.

• It is the first eclipse to be broadcasted live.

• It is the longest eclipse in history.

• It allows the study of solar flares and coronal mass ejections.

What is the purpose of the Citizen CATE Experiment?

• To capture images of the eclipse using 68 telescopes.

• To study the effects of the eclipse on wildlife.

• To measure the temperature changes during the eclipse.

• To broadcast the eclipse live on television.

What safety measure is necessary when viewing a solar eclipse?

• Using a telescope without a filter.

• Wearing eclipse glasses to look at the sun directly.

• Viewing the eclipse through a camera lens.

• Using regular sunglasses to protect your eyes.