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WorksheetsLunar Eclipse Quiz-101
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
What causes a lunar eclipse?
The moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the earth
The sun's light is reflected off the moon's surface
The earth blocks some or all of the sun's direct light from reaching the moon
The earth's atmosphere refracts the sun's light
How often does a lunar eclipse occur?
Once every 365 days
Once every 6 months
Once every 12 months
Once every 29 and a half days
What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?
Refraction of longer, red wavelengths of light by the earth's atmosphere
Scattering of shorter, blue wavelengths of light by the earth's atmosphere
Absorption of sunlight by the moon's surface
Reflection of sunlight off the moon's surface
What type of lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the moon passes into earth's umbra?
Annular lunar eclipse
Penumbral lunar eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse
Total lunar eclipse
How often can lunar eclipses occur in a year?
Once every 6 months
Once every 12 months
Up to 5 times
Up to 3 times
