Trivia Facts On Solar Eclipse! MCQ Quiz
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Do you know anything about solar eclipses to pass this quiz? A solar eclipse occurs when a segment of the earth is covered by a shadow cast by the moon, as it fully or partially blocks the sunlight. This shadow happens when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned. A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon. Find out how much you understand about the solar eclipse by taking this quiz.
- 1.
For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?- A.
The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.
- B.
The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
- 2.During a solar eclipse...
- A.
The sun is blocked
- B.
The Earth is blocked
- 3.
You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.
- A.
False
- B.
True
- 4.
Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase?
- A.
New Moon
- B.
Waning Crescent
- C.
Waxing Crescent
- 5.Staring at the Sun will not cause permanent damage to your eyes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.The closest star to the Earth. A huge ball of gas.
- A.
Planet
- B.
Sun
- C.
Moon
- 7.You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?
- A.
Umbra
- B.
Penumbra
- C.
Totality
- 9.
This image is an example of
- A.
Solar eclipse
- B.
Lunar eclipse
- C.
New moon
- 10.Which of the following is NOT true about a total solar eclipse?
- A.
It can be viewed from every spot on earth
- B.
It is dangerous to look at without the proper device
- C.
You must be within the moon's umbra to see it
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