WorksheetsSuperSTEM | Quick Quiz: When Dragons Swallowed the Sun
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a)
The sun orbits Earth.
b)
Earth orbits the moon.
c)
The moon orbits Earth.
d)
All of the above
2.
This kind of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the center of the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight peeking around the moon.
a)
a mythical eclipse
b)
a partial eclipse
c)
an annular eclipse
d)
a total eclipse
3.
A total solar eclipse allows scientists to use special tools to observe and study the corona without the bright rays of the sun ruining their view.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Examine the map “Paths of Solar Eclipses”. Which of these states will have the April 2024 total eclipse path go directly through it?
a)
California
b)
Florida
c)
Minnesota
d)
Texas
5.
Why should you NEVER look directly at the sun?
a)
To improve eyesight
b)
To show off your bravery
c)
To prevent eye damage and potential blindness.
d)
To absorb more vitamin D
6.
How can you safely view a solar eclipse?
a)
Use regular sunglasses
b)
View the eclipse through a telescope without a solar filter
c)
Stare directly at the sun without protection
d)
Use certified solar viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers with special filters.
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