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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 35mins
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1.
The image depicts a
a)
solar eclipse
b)
lunar eclipse
2.
What moon phase is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?
a)
new
b)
full
c)
first quarter
d)
last quarter
3.
What moon phase is necessary for a solar eclipse to occur?
a)
new
b)
full
c)
first quarter
d)
last quarter
4.
The darkest, inner part of a shadow
a)
umbra
b)
penumbra
c)
umbrella
d)
antumbra
5.
The lighter, outer part of a shadow?
a)
umbra
b)
penumbra
c)
umbrella
d)
citronella
6.
If you view a partial solar eclipse you are standing in the moon's
a)
umbra
b)
penumbra
7.
If you view a total solar eclipse you are standing in the moon's
a)
umbra
b)
penumbra
8.
If the path of totality is over your area what are you experiencing?
a)
a total solar eclipse
b)
a partial solar eclipse
c)
a total lunar eclipse
d)
a partial lunar eclipse
9.
The location where Moon's orbit intersects the Earth's orbit is called a
a)
node
b)
umbra
c)
penumbra
d)
point
10.
Which statement is true?
a)
solar eclipses last a few minutes, while lunar eclipses last hours
b)
solar eclipses last hours, while lunar eclipses last a few minutes
c)
both solar and lunar eclipses only last a few minutes
d)
both solar and lunar eclipses last a few hours
11.
What part of the sun is visible during a total solar eclipse?
a)
no part of the sun is visible
b)
the corona
c)
sun spots
d)
solar flares
12.
Which eclipse are you more likely to witness?
a)
a solar eclipse
b)
a lunar eclipse
13.
Letter B is indicating the
a)
penumbra
b)
umbra
14.
Letter D is indicating the
a)
umbra
b)
penumbra
15.
The image depicts a
a)
solar eclipse
b)
lunar eclipse
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