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20 questions about eclipse

Quiz by Michael Roque

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  • Q1
    What is a solar eclipse?
    When the moon passes in front of the sun without blocking its light
    When the moon blocks the Earth's light from reaching the sun
    When the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching Earth
    When the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching Earth
    30s
  • Q2
    What causes a lunar eclipse?
    When the moon passes in front of the sun without blocking its light
    When the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching Earth
    When the Earth's shadow falls on the moon
    When the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching Earth
    30s
  • Q3
    During a total solar eclipse, what can be seen?
    The sun's corona
    The galaxies in our universe
    The moon's surface
    The planets in our solar system
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the difference between a partial and a total eclipse?
    A partial eclipse is when the moon only partially covers the sun, while a total eclipse is when the moon completely covers the sun
    There is no difference, the terms can be used interchangeably
    A partial eclipse is when the sun only partially covers the moon, while a total eclipse is when the sun completely covers the moon
    A partial eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the sun without blocking its light, while a total eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the sun's light
    30s
  • Q5
    Why don't solar eclipses happen every month?
    Because the moon's size changes throughout the year
    Because the Earth's orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle
    Because the moon's orbit around Earth is tilted
    Because the sun's activity affects the moon's orbit
    30s
  • Q6
    What safety precautions should you take when viewing a solar eclipse?
    Use a telescope or binoculars without any filters
    Wear specially designed eclipse glasses or use a pinhole projector
    Look directly at the eclipse with your naked eye
    Use regular sunglasses to protect your eyes
    30s
  • Q7
    How long does a total solar eclipse usually last?
    A few minutes
    A few seconds
    An hour
    A day
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the path of totality?
    The path on Earth where a total solar eclipse is visible
    The path astronauts take to observe the eclipse from space
    The path the moon takes around Earth during the eclipse
    The path the sun takes around Earth during the eclipse
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a diamond ring effect?
    When a small bit of the sun's light shines through a valley on the moon's surface during a total solar eclipse, creating a bright spot that looks like a diamond ring
    When the sun's corona forms a ring around the moon during a total solar eclipse
    When the moon's shadow creates a ring of darkness around the Earth during a total solar eclipse
    When the sun's light reflects off a diamond and causes a bright spot
    30s
  • Q10
    How often does a total solar eclipse occur?
    Every century
    Every month
    Every 18 months to 2 years
    Every 5-10 years
    30s

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