A Trivia Quiz On Types Of Eclipses!
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A Solar Eclipse happens when the _______________ blocks the _________________.
- A.
Earth blocks the Sun.
- B.
Moon blocks the Earth.
- C.
Sun blocks the Moon.
- D.
Moon blocks the Sun.
Correct Answer
D. Moon blocks the Sun.Explanation
A solar eclipse is when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and casts its shadow on the Earth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A Lunar Eclipse happens when the _______________ blocks the _________________.
- A.
Earth casts a shadow on the Sun.
- B.
Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.
- C.
Sun casts a shadow on the Moon.
- D.
Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
Correct Answer
D. Earth casts a shadow on the MoonExplanation
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon and its shadow is cast onto the moon.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The following shows a ___________________ eclipse happening.
- A.
Solar
- B.
Lunar
- C.
Complete
- D.
Partial
Correct Answer
A. SolarExplanation
A solar eclipse is when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The following shows a ____________________ eclipse happening.
- A.
Solar
- B.
Lunar
- C.
Complete
- D.
Partial
Correct Answer
B. LunarExplanation
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth casts its shadow on the moon.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A Solar Eclipse can happen during a ____________moon.
- A.
Full
- B.
New
- C.
Quarter
- D.
Gibbous
Correct Answer
B. NewExplanation
The Moon must be between the Sun and the Earth which is when there is a New Moon.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A Lunar Eclipse can happen during a ____________moon
- A.
Full
- B.
New
- C.
Quarter
- D.
Gibbous
Correct Answer
A. FullExplanation
The Moon must be behind the Earth which is when there is a Full Moon.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where in the diagram would you see a Total Eclipse if you were on Earth?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
If you are in the dark shadow cast by the moon, you would see a total eclipse.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where in the diagram would you see a Partial Eclipse if you were on Earth?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
D. DExplanation
If you are in the lighter shadow cast by the Moon, you will see a partial eclipse.Rate this question:
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What is the best way to look at a Solar Eclipse?
- A.
Stare directly at it.
- B.
Look at it using dark sunglasses.
- C.
Look at it using sunglasses and quickly look away.
- D.
Use a pinhole camera and look at its image.
Correct Answer
D. Use a pinhole camera and look at its image.Explanation
Looking at an image of the solar eclipse is the safest way to look at it without hurting your eyes.Rate this question:
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