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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and cast a shadow on earth?solarlunar
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow is cast on a full moon?solarlunar
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat moon phase occurs during a solar eclipse?Full moonnew moon1st quarterwaxing gibbous
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat moon phase occurs during a lunar eclipse?full moonnew moon3rd quarterwaxing crescent
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is in the middle during a solar eclipse?moonearthsun
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of eclipse occurs when the moon doesn't completely cover the sun?partial solar eclipsetotal solar eclipsetotal lunar eclipsepartial lunar eclipse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the shadow must I be in to see a total solar eclipse?umbrapenumbra
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat must happen in order for there to be an eclipse?the sun, earth, and moon must perfectly alignA full moon occursThe earth must be higher than the sun and moonThe moon must be beside the earth
- 9. Multiple Choice
What type of eclipse is this?Solar eclipseLunar eclipse - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of eclipse is this?Solar EclipseLunar Eclipse
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why do eclipses not occur with every new and full moon?
The moon's orbit is tilted.
The earth is tilted.
The moon doesn't always come in between the sun and moon during new moons.
The moon is too far from earth.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis image is an example ofLunar EclipseNew MoonSolar EclipseFull Moon
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDuring a solar eclipse...The sun is blocked by the moonThe Earth is blocked moonThe moon is blocked by the sunYou are blocked
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.TotalUmbraPenumbra
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT true about a total solar eclipse?It can be viewed from every spot on earthIt is dangerous to look at without the proper deviceWhen it happens, the moon blocks all of the sun except the coronaYou must be within the moon's umbra to see it
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of eclipse is occuring inthe diagram?solarlunar
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of eclipse is being shown in the diagram?Total solar eclipseTotal lunar eclipsepartial solar eclipsepartial lunar eclipse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAn eclipse in space is when....one object passes through the shadow of another object.two shadows collide.the moon is in the waxing crescent phase.the Sun and Moon are side by side.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the bigger, less dark part of the shadow called in an eclipse?PenumbraPenumbrellaUmbrellaUmbra
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of eclipse happens more often and can be seen by more people?SolarLunar
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