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Lunar Eclipse Quiz-101

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

What causes a lunar eclipse?

a)

The moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the earth

b)

The sun's light is reflected off the moon's surface

c)

The earth blocks some or all of the sun's direct light from reaching the moon

d)

The earth's atmosphere refracts the sun's light

2.

How often does a lunar eclipse occur?

a)

Once every 365 days

b)

Once every 6 months

c)

Once every 12 months

d)

Once every 29 and a half days

3.

What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

a)

Refraction of longer, red wavelengths of light by the earth's atmosphere

b)

Scattering of shorter, blue wavelengths of light by the earth's atmosphere

c)

Absorption of sunlight by the moon's surface

d)

Reflection of sunlight off the moon's surface

4.

What type of lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the moon passes into earth's umbra?

a)

Annular lunar eclipse

b)

Penumbral lunar eclipse

c)

Partial lunar eclipse

d)

Total lunar eclipse

5.

How often can lunar eclipses occur in a year?

a)

Once every 6 months

b)

Once every 12 months

c)

Up to 5 times

d)

Up to 3 times