A Trivia Quiz On Types Of Eclipses!
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A Solar Eclipse happens when the _______________ blocks the _________________.
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Earth blocks the Sun.
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Moon blocks the Earth.
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Sun blocks the Moon.
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Moon blocks the Sun.
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Explore the fascinating world of eclipses with this trivia quiz! Understand the mechanics behind solar and lunar eclipses, and identify different types through engaging questions.
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A Lunar Eclipse happens when the _______________ blocks the _________________.
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Earth casts a shadow on the Sun.
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Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.
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Sun casts a shadow on the Moon.
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Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
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A. 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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The following shows a ___________________ eclipse happening.
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Solar
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Lunar
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Complete
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Partial
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A. SolarExplanation
A solar eclipse is when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.Rate this question:
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The following shows a ____________________ eclipse happening.
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Solar
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Lunar
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Complete
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Partial
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A. LunarExplanation
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth casts its shadow on the moon.Rate this question:
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A Solar Eclipse can happen during a ____________moon.
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Full
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New
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Quarter
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Gibbous
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A. 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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A Lunar Eclipse can happen during a ____________moon
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Full
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New
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Quarter
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Gibbous
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A. FullExplanation
The Moon must be behind the Earth which is when there is a Full Moon.Rate this question:
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Where in the diagram would you see a Total Eclipse if you were on Earth?
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A
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B
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C
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D
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A. 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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Where in the diagram would you see a Partial Eclipse if you were on Earth?
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A
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B
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C
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D
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A. 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?
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Stare directly at it.
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Look at it using dark sunglasses.
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Look at it using sunglasses and quickly look away.
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Use a pinhole camera and look at its image.
Correct Answer
A. 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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