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WorksheetsCount Down: Solar Eclipse 2017
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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1.
What day and time will the moon completely block the sun in Clarksville, TN in 2017?
a)
August 21 at 1:26 AM
b)
August 21 at 1:26 PM
c)
August 20 at 1:26 PM
d)
August 20 at 1:26 AM
2.
A solar eclipse happens during wich moon phase?
a)
waning
b)
full moon
c)
new moon
d)
waxing
3.
In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?
a)
Below each other
b)
Above each other
c)
In alignment
4.
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?
a)
Lunar eclipse
b)
Solar eclipse
5.
What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.
a)
Total
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
6.
What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?
a)
Partial
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
7.
For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?
a)
The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
b)
The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.
c)
Earth must be directly between the Sun and the moon.
8.
When the Earth's shadow falls on the moon, the shadow causes what to happen?
a)
Lunar eclipse
b)
Solar eclipse
c)
Partial eclipse
9.
This type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sunlight from reaching Earth?
a)
Solar eclipse
b)
Lunar eclipse
c)
Total eclipse
10.
If these three bodies are lined up with each other, what would this diagram represent?
a)
full moon
b)
new moon
c)
lunar eclipse
d)
solar eclipse
11.
If the sun, moon, and Earth are lined up, what does this diagram represent?
a)
full moon
b)
new moon
c)
lunar eclipse
d)
solar eclipse
12.
During a solar eclipse...
a)
The sun is blocked
b)
The Earth is blocked
c)
The moon is blocked
d)
You are blocked
13.
True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
This image is an example of
a)
Lunar Eclipse
b)
Full Moon
c)
New Moon
d)
Solar Eclipse
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