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Solar Eclipse

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What happens during a solar eclipse?

a)

The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

b)

The Sun becomes larger in the sky.

c)

The Moon blocks the Sun's light, causing darkness on Earth.

d)

The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

2.

When is the next solar eclipse expected to cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

a)

April 8th, 2025

b)

April 8th, 2024

c)

April 8th, 2023

d)

April 8th, 2022

3.

Why do solar eclipses happen?

a)

Because the Moon is larger than the Sun.

b)

Because the Earth rotates around the Sun.

c)

Because the Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon.

d)

Because the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.

4.

Is it safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without any protection?

a)

Only during a total eclipse

b)

Yes, always

c)

Yes, but only with sunglasses

d)

No, it could cause blindness

5.

What can you use to safely view a solar eclipse?

a)

Special glasses

b)

A magnifying glass

c)

A telescope

d)

A mirror

6.

What is a pinhole projector?

a)

A device to project movies

b)

A tool to view solar eclipses safely

c)

A type of camera

d)

A special type of glasses

7.

What is a total solar eclipse?

a)

When the Moon partially blocks the Sun's light

b)

When the Moon is too far to block the Sun's light

c)

When the Moon completely blocks the Sun's light

d)

When the Sun blocks the Moon's light

8.

What is an annular eclipse?

a)

When the Moon is too close to the Earth

b)

When the Moon is too far, making the Sun look like a ring of fire

c)

When the Earth blocks the Sun's light

d)

When the Sun is too far from the Earth

9.

What happens during a partial solar eclipse?

a)

The Moon blocks all of the Sun's light

b)

The Moon does not align perfectly, blocking only some light

c)

The Sun becomes completely invisible

d)

The Earth falls into complete darkness

10.

What is the 'ring of fire'?

a)

A special type of solar flare

b)

A total solar eclipse

c)

A partial solar eclipse

d)

The light seen during an annular eclipse