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Lesson 3: Eclipses Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which could occur during a total solar eclipse?

a)

first quarter moon

b)

full moon

c)

near tide

d)

spring tide

2.

The diagram is an example of which eclipse?

a)

Lunar eclipse

b)

Solar eclipse

c)

full eclipse

d)

partial eclipse

3.

Where do you have to be located to be able to see a total eclipse?

a)

anywhere on the continent where the eclipse is occcurring

b)

within the penumbra

c)

within the penumbra and umbra

d)

within the umbra

4.

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

a)

New

b)

Full

c)

Crescent

d)

Gibbous

5.

What must happen in order for there to be an eclipse?

a)

the sun, earth, and moon must perfectly align

b)

The earth must be higher than the sun and moon

c)

A full moon occurs

d)

The moon must be beside the earth

6.

What type of eclipse is this?

a)

Solar eclipse

b)

Lunar eclipsee

7.

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

a)

antumbra

b)

umbra

c)

penumbra

d)

gibbous

8.
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon doesn't completely cover the sun?
a)
partial solar eclipse
b)
total solar eclipse
c)
total lunar eclipse
d)
partial lunar eclipse
9.

What factor limits the number of eclipses per year making it a rare event?

a)

Distance between the moon and the earth

b)

Tilt of the moon's orbit around the earth

c)

Distance between the earth and the sun

d)

Tilt of the earth's axis of rotation

10.

Why would someone in North America not be able to view a solar eclipse if it was happening in Asia?

a)

Because in this solar eclipse, North America is experiencing night

b)

Because in this solar eclipse and the moon cast a view small shadow

c)

Because in the solar eclipse, North America is experiencing day

d)

Because in this solar eclipse, Earth casts a very small shadow