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WorksheetsGRADE 7 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What happens during a solar eclipse?
Sun casts a shadow on Earth
Moon casts a shadow on Earth
Moon casts a shadow on the Sun
. Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
What is the correct alignment of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?
Earth – Sun – Moon
Moon – Sun – Earth
Sun – Earth – Moon
Sun – Moon – Earth
During a lunar eclipse, a dark circle seems to cover up the Moon. What is being referred to by the dark circle?
Sun
Earth
Sun’s shadow
Earth’s shadow
What time of the day will a solar eclipse occur?
Anytime
Daytime
Nighttime
Noontime only
How long does a lunar eclipse last?
Minutes
Hours
Days
Months
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.
I and II
II and III
III and IV
I and IV
Which part of the earth’s shadow places the Moon in a total lunar eclipse?
Umbra
Penumbra
Both A & B
None of the above
Which of the following events occurs when the Moon goes directly in between the Earth and the Sun?
Partial lunar eclipse
Partial solar eclipse
Total lunar eclipse
Total solar eclipse
Which of the following statements describes total solar eclipse?
The Earth, the Moon and the Sun are perfectly aligned
The light of the Sun is totally blocked by the Moon.
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
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?
Partial lunar eclipse
Partial solar eclipse
Total lunar eclipse
Total solar eclipse
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
Full moon
New moon
First quarter moon
Last quarter moon
Why is a total solar eclipse less likely seen?
The Moon’s shadow covers the Earth during a solar eclipse.
People facing the Sun during day time can see a solar eclipse.
The Moon’s umbra covers only a small area on the Earth’s surface.
New moon phases occur less often as compared to full moon phases.
How frequently can a total lunar eclipse occur?
Once every 25 days
Once every 25 months
Once every 10 years
Once every 2.5 years
What will take place when the Moon is partially covered by a shadow?
Total Eclipse
Partial Eclipse
Annular Eclipse
Penumbral Eclipse
During what type of lunar eclipse will the Moon appear to be blood red in color?
Total Eclipse
Partial Eclipse
Annular Eclipse
Penumbral Eclipse
