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Solar Eclipse

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 35mins

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Class
Date
1.
A solar eclipse occurs when:
a)
The earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
b)
The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.
c)
The sun blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.
d)
The sun doesn't come out during the day. 
2.

What is the correct sequence during a solar eclipse?

a)

sun, earth, moon

b)

earth, sun, moon

c)

sun, moon, earth

d)

moon, earth, sun

3.
What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.
a)
Total
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
4.
During a solar eclipse...
a)
The sun is blocked
b)
The Earth is blocked
5.
True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase?
a)
New Moon
b)
Waning Crescent
c)
Waxing Crescent
d)
Waning Gibbous
7.
You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.
a)
True
b)
False
8.

What is the ring around the moon during solar eclipse called?

a)

Cortana

b)

Corona

c)

Light ring

d)

Sun light

9.

What phase of a solar eclipse is shown in the picture?

a)

Umbra

b)

Antumbra

c)

Penumbra

d)

Dumbumbra

10.
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