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WorksheetsSolar Eclipse 2017
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
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1.
What causes a solar eclipse to happen?
a)
the Earth's shadow falls on the Sun
b)
the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth
c)
the Earth passes between the sun and moon
d)
clouds block the Sun
2.
The part of the shadow that partially blocks out the light.
a)
Penumbra
b)
Umbra
c)
Orbit
d)
Eclipse
3.
Observing the partial eclipse with just your eyes can cause extreme, irreversible damage to your _____________. (Hint-The back part of your eyes)
a)
Lens
b)
Iris
c)
Retina
d)
Cornea
4.
This term means anything related to the moon.
a)
Solar
b)
Moontastic
c)
Lunar
d)
Darth
5.
Which type of eclipse will produce a ring around the moon?
a)
Total
b)
Partial
c)
Annular
d)
Circular
6.
What will the people living in the Path of Totality experience during the eclipse?
a)
Partial Eclipse
b)
Annular Eclipse
c)
Total Eclipse
d)
Scary Clouds
7.
The moon's dark inner shadow is called the....
a)
Umbra
b)
Black hole
c)
Penumbra
d)
Super dark area
8.
What type of eclipse is this?
a)
Annular
b)
Lunar
c)
Partial
d)
Total
9.
The path the moon takes around the Earth.
a)
Trail
b)
Circle
c)
98 Days
d)
Orbit
10.
Why do we not have a solar eclipse every year?
a)
The Earth's orbit is tilted
b)
The moons orbit is tilted
c)
The Sun is shy
d)
The Sun is too hot
11.
What is the about the longest time totality will last in the USA?
a)
2 hours
b)
3 minutes
c)
37 minutes
d)
13 minutes
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