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WorksheetsEarth and Space Science - U2 Lesson 5 and 6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why do eclipses not occur with every new and full moon?
The moon's orbit is tilted.
The Earth is tilted.
The Moon doesn't always come in between the Sun and Earth during new moons.
The Moon is too far from Earth.
What makes the moon look reddish in a total lunar eclipse?
Earth's Atmosphere
Earth's Rotation
Earth's Water
Earth's Orbit
A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.
New
Crescent
Gibbous
Full
What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?
Total
Umbra
Penumbra
Postumbra
A lunar eclipse happens when _____________________.
The Sun stops shining for a moment.
The Moon changes its orbit.
The Moon's shadow is cast on Earth.
Earth's shadow is cast on the Moon.
Which is the correct order of a lunar eclipse?
Sun-Earth-Moon
Earth-Sun-Moon
Moon-Sun- Earth
Earth-Moon-Sun
To view totality during a solar eclipse, where do you have to be located?
Within the Moon's umbra
Within the Sun's umbra
Within the Moon's umbra
Within the Earth's penumbra
Which of the following is not true about a total solar eclipse?
It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth.
It is dangerous to look at without the proper device.
When it happens, the moon blocks all of the sun except the corona.
You must be within the moon's umbra to see it.
Why do the Sun and Moon appear to be the same size in the sky?
The Sun is 400 times larger, but the Moon is 100 times closer.
The Sun is 100 times larger, but the Moon is 400 times closer.
The Sun is 400 times larger, but the Moon is 400 times closer.
The Moon is 400 times larger, but the Sun is 400 times closer.
Which is the correct order of a solar eclipse?
Sun-Earth-Moon
Earth-Sun-Moon
Moon-Sun- Earth
Earth-Moon-Sun
