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Eclipse Review

Quiz by Lynn Richardson

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  • Q1
    What is a solar eclipse?
    The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon, covering up the Moon's light
    The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, blocking out the Moon's light
    The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, briefly covering up the Sun's light
    The Moon moves away from the Earth and the Sun
    30s
  • Q2
    What do you need to safely observe a solar eclipse?
    Telescope
    Binoculars
    Sunglasses
    Special eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector
    30s
  • Q3
    In which mythology is a solar eclipse explained as a dragon devouring the Sun?
    Chinese Folklore
    Greek Mythology
    Hindu Mythology
    Navajo Mythology
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the celestial event that occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon?
    Lunar eclipse
    Solar eclipse
    Comet sighting
    Meteor shower
    30s
  • Q5
    What happens during a total solar eclipse?
    The Moon partially hides the Sun
    The Sun completely hides the Moon
    The Earth completely hides the Sun
    The Moon completely hides the Sun
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the Navajo explanation for a solar eclipse?
    The Sun and the Moon briefly quarrel
    Anningan is chasing Malina
    The Sun hides its face due to disagreement among the gods
    A dragon devours the Sun
    30s
  • Q7
    What causes the different colors seen on the Moon during a lunar eclipse?
    Moon's changing surface
    Alien intervention
    Space dust
    Earth's atmosphere scattering light
    30s
  • Q8
    Which celestial body is responsible for creating a total solar eclipse?
    Mars
    The Moon
    The Sun
    Earth
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the importance of using special viewing tools during an eclipse?
    To communicate with celestial beings
    To enhance the visual experience
    To protect your eyes from harm
    To prevent the eclipse from happening
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the mythological story behind a solar eclipse in Hindu mythology?
    Rahu's head chases the Sun and the Moon, causing eclipses
    A celestial dragon devours the Sun
    The Sun god hides his face due to disagreement among the gods
    The Sun and the Moon briefly quarrel, and singing and praying end the eclipse
    30s
  • Q11
    On what date will a total solar eclipse occur in 2024?
    April 8, 2024
    June 6, 2024
    September 10, 2024
    March 12, 2024
    30s
  • Q12
    Which states in the United States will get a front-row seat to the total solar eclipse in 2024?
    Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
    California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada
    Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming
    Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont, and Maine
    30s
  • Q13
    How should one safely observe a solar eclipse?
    Use special eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector
    Stare directly at the Sun
    Use a telescope without any filter
    Use regular sunglasses
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the Navajo belief regarding solar eclipses?
    It occurs when the Sun and Moon briefly quarrel
    It is a result of the Earth's shadow
    It is a sign of the Sun god's anger
    It is caused by celestial dragons
    30s
  • Q15
    In Hindu mythology, why was the eclipse created?
    To show the power of Lord Vishnu
    To bring balance between day and night
    As punishment for Rahu deceiving gods
    As a symbol of victory for the Sun god
    30s

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