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WorksheetsThe Moon Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does the moon do with the light from the sun when you look at it at night?
Blocks it
Absorbs it
Emits it
Reflects it
Imagine you're observing the night sky. How long does it take for the moon to make a full orbit around Earth?
1 month
1 week
1 year
1 day
Why does the moon appear differently at various times throughout the month?
The way light from the sun is reflected
Changes in distance from the sun
Changes in color
Changes in temperature
What is an eclipse of the sun also known as?
Moon eclipse
Lunar eclipse
Solar eclipse
Earth eclipse
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
Moon gets in between the sun and Earth
Moon passes behind Earth and into its shadow
Earth passes behind the moon and into its shadow
Sun gets in between the moon and Earth
How often do we witness solar eclipses from Earth?
Once every few years
Once a year
Once a month
Once or twice a year
Where can solar eclipses be seen from?
Only from space
The entire Earth at a time
A narrow strip of Earth at a time
Half of Earth at a time
Why is it advised not to stare at the sun during a solar eclipse?
It's too dangerous
It's too far away
It's too bright and could burn your eyes
It's too dark
Is it safe to look at an eclipse of the moon?
It depends on the weather
It depends on the time of day
No, it's not safe
Yes, it's safe
How often do lunar eclipses occur?
Once a year
Rarely
Once every few years
Several times each year
