WorksheetsSolar Eclipse 2024
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
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1.
A solar eclipse occurs when:
a)
The earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
b)
The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.
c)
The sun blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.
d)
The sun doesn't come out during the day.
2.
What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?
a)
sun, earth, moon
b)
earth, sun, moon
c)
sun, moon, earth
d)
moon, earth, sun
3.
During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following?
a)
A total solar eclipse
b)
A total lunar eclipse
c)
A partial solar eclipse
d)
A partial lunar eclipse
4.
During what moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?
a)
full moon
b)
first quarter moon
c)
third quarter moon
d)
new moon
5.
During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following?
a)
a partial lunar eclipse
b)
a partial solar eclipse
c)
a total lunar eclipse
d)
a total solar eclipse
6.
What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.
a)
Total
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
7.
What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?
a)
Partial
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
8.
If these three bodies are lined up with each other, what would this diagram represent?
a)
full moon
b)
new moon
c)
lunar eclipse
d)
solar eclipse
9.
True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
The word solar comes from:
a)
English word for power
b)
Greek word for outer-space
c)
Latin word for sun
d)
Spanish word for universe
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