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WorksheetsSolar Eclipse
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Worksheet time: 10mins
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What happens during a solar eclipse?
The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.
The Sun becomes larger in the sky.
The Moon blocks the Sun's light, causing darkness on Earth.
The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.
When is the next solar eclipse expected to cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada?
April 8th, 2025
April 8th, 2024
April 8th, 2023
April 8th, 2022
Why do solar eclipses happen?
Because the Moon is larger than the Sun.
Because the Earth rotates around the Sun.
Because the Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon.
Because the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.
Is it safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without any protection?
Only during a total eclipse
Yes, always
Yes, but only with sunglasses
No, it could cause blindness
What can you use to safely view a solar eclipse?
Special glasses
A magnifying glass
A telescope
A mirror
What is a pinhole projector?
A device to project movies
A tool to view solar eclipses safely
A type of camera
A special type of glasses
What is a total solar eclipse?
When the Moon partially blocks the Sun's light
When the Moon is too far to block the Sun's light
When the Moon completely blocks the Sun's light
When the Sun blocks the Moon's light
What is an annular eclipse?
When the Moon is too close to the Earth
When the Moon is too far, making the Sun look like a ring of fire
When the Earth blocks the Sun's light
When the Sun is too far from the Earth
What happens during a partial solar eclipse?
The Moon blocks all of the Sun's light
The Moon does not align perfectly, blocking only some light
The Sun becomes completely invisible
The Earth falls into complete darkness
What is the 'ring of fire'?
A special type of solar flare
A total solar eclipse
A partial solar eclipse
The light seen during an annular eclipse
