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GRADE 7 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens during a solar eclipse?

a)

Sun casts a shadow on Earth

b)

Moon casts a shadow on Earth

c)

Moon casts a shadow on the Sun

d)

. Earth casts a shadow on the Moon

2.

What is the correct alignment of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?

a)

Earth – Sun – Moon

b)

Moon – Sun – Earth

c)

Sun – Earth – Moon

d)

Sun – Moon – Earth

3.

During a lunar eclipse, a dark circle seems to cover up the Moon. What is being referred to by the dark circle?

a)

Sun

b)

Earth

c)

Sun’s shadow

d)

Earth’s shadow

4.

What time of the day will a solar eclipse occur?

a)

Anytime

b)

Daytime

c)

Nighttime

d)

Noontime only

5.

How long does a lunar eclipse last?

a)

Minutes

b)

Hours

c)

Days

d)

Months

6.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about umbra and penumbra?

I. Umbra and penumbra are the two types of eclipses.

II. Umbra and penumbra are the two parts of a shadow.

II. Umbra is the darker inner area while penumbra is the lighter outer area.

IV. Umbra is the lighter inner area while penumbra is the darker outer area.

a)

I and II

b)

II and III

c)

III and IV

d)

I and IV

7.

Which part of the earth’s shadow places the Moon in a total lunar eclipse?

a)

Umbra

b)

Penumbra

c)

Both A & B

d)

None of the above

8.

Which of the following events occurs when the Moon goes directly in between the Earth and the Sun?

a)

Partial lunar eclipse

b)

Partial solar eclipse

c)

Total lunar eclipse

d)

Total solar eclipse

9.

Which of the following statements describes total solar eclipse?

a)

The Earth, the Moon and the Sun are perfectly aligned

b)

The light of the Sun is totally blocked by the Moon.

c)

Neither A nor B

d)

Both A and B

10.

Seeing a lunar eclipse at the night sky, Maggie observes that only a part of the Moon is darker while the rest is lighter. Which type of eclipse has occurred?

a)

Partial lunar eclipse

b)

Partial solar eclipse

c)

Total lunar eclipse

d)

Total solar eclipse

11.

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

a)

Full moon

b)

New moon

c)

First quarter moon

d)

Last quarter moon

12.

Why is a total solar eclipse less likely seen?

a)

The Moon’s shadow covers the Earth during a solar eclipse.

b)

People facing the Sun during day time can see a solar eclipse.

c)

The Moon’s umbra covers only a small area on the Earth’s surface.

d)

New moon phases occur less often as compared to full moon phases.

13.

How frequently can a total lunar eclipse occur?

a)

Once every 25 days

b)

Once every 25 months

c)

Once every 10 years

d)

Once every 2.5 years

14.

What will take place when the Moon is partially covered by a shadow?

a)

Total Eclipse

b)

Partial Eclipse

c)

Annular Eclipse

d)

Penumbral Eclipse

15.

During what type of lunar eclipse will the Moon appear to be blood red in color?

a)

Total Eclipse

b)

Partial Eclipse

c)

Annular Eclipse

d)

Penumbral Eclipse