A Trivia Quiz On Types Of Eclipses!

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    The following shows a ____________________ eclipse happening. - ProProfs

    The following shows a ____________________ eclipse happening.

    • Solar
    • Lunar
    • Complete
    • Partial
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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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  • 2. 
    The following shows a ___________________ eclipse happening. - ProProfs

    The following shows a ___________________ eclipse happening.

    • Solar

    • Lunar

    • Complete

    • Partial

    Correct Answer
    A. Solar
    Explanation
    A solar eclipse is when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

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  • 3. 

    A Lunar Eclipse can happen during a ____________moon

    • Full

    • New

    • Quarter

    • Gibbous

    Correct Answer
    A. Full
    Explanation
    The Moon must be behind the Earth which is when there is a Full Moon.

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  • 4. 
    Where in the diagram would you see a Total Eclipse if you were on Earth? - ProProfs

    Where in the diagram would you see a Total Eclipse if you were on Earth?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    If you are in the dark shadow cast by the moon, you would see a total eclipse.

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  • 5. 
    Where in the diagram would you see a Partial Eclipse if you were on Earth? - ProProfs

    Where in the diagram would you see a Partial Eclipse if you were on Earth?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    Correct Answer
    A. D
    Explanation
    If you are in the lighter shadow cast by the Moon, you will see a partial eclipse.

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  • 6. 

    A Solar Eclipse can happen during a ____________moon.

    • Full

    • New

    • Quarter

    • Gibbous

    Correct Answer
    A. New
    Explanation
    The Moon must be between the Sun and the Earth which is when there is a New Moon.

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  • 7. 

    A Solar Eclipse happens when the _______________ blocks the _________________.

    • Earth blocks the Sun.

    • Moon blocks the Earth.

    • Sun blocks the Moon.

    • Moon blocks the Sun.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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    A Lunar Eclipse happens when the _______________ blocks the _________________.

    • Earth casts a shadow on the Sun.

    • Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

    • Sun casts a shadow on the Moon.

    • Earth casts a shadow on the Moon

    Correct Answer
    A. Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
    Explanation
    A lunar eclipse is when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon and its shadow is cast onto the moon.

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  • 9. 

    What is the best way to look at a Solar Eclipse?

    • Stare directly at it.

    • Look at it using dark sunglasses.

    • Look at it using sunglasses and quickly look away.

    • 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.

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