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Eclipses: Lesson 5

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  • Q1
    What causes a solar and lunar eclipse?
    There is no difference between a solar and lunar eclipse.
    Solar and lunar eclipses occur because the Sun, Moon, and Earth are all the same orbital plane.
    Solar and lunar eclipses occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are perfectly aligned with each other.
    120s
  • Q2
    We use the terms umbra and penumbra to describe shadows cast in both solar and lunar eclipses. An umbra refers to the _____________________, and penumbra to the ____________________.
    lightest part of the shadow cone, darkest part of the shadow cone
    there is no difference between the umbra and penumbra
    darkest part of the shadow cone , lighter part of the shadow cone
    120s
  • Q3
    Which type of eclipse would be occurring in this image?
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    both solar and lunar eclipse
    lunar eclipse
    solar eclipse
    no eclipse
    120s
  • Q4
    Which type of eclipse would be occurring in this image?
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    both solar and lunar eclipse
    lunar eclipse
    solar eclipse
    no eclipse
    120s
  • Q5
    What is the relationship of the Sun, Moon, and Earth in a LUNAR eclipse?
    Sun, Earth, Moon
    Moon, Earth, Sun
    Earth, Moon, Sun
    Sun, Moon, Earth
    120s
  • Q6
    How long does a solar eclipse last?
    Solar eclipses last a few seconds because the Earth and Moon are moving rapidly in their orbits.
    Solar eclipses last a few minutes because the Earth and Moon are moving rapidly in their orbits
    Solar eclipses last a few hours of time because the Earth and Moon are moving slowly in their orbits.
    Solar eclipses last a few days of time because the Earth and Moon are moving slowly in their orbits.
    120s
  • Q7
    True or False: An eclipse occurs when the sun or the moon appear to be partially or completely blocked.
    False
    True
    120s
  • Q8
    Looking at the image below, will people in the United States be able to view the solar eclipse?
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    Yes, people in the United States will be able to view the solar eclipse because they are located in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Yes, people in the United States will be able to view the solar eclipse because everyone on Earth can see a solar eclipse at the same time.
    No, People in the United States will NOT be able to view the solar eclipse because it can only be seen by individuals in South America
    120s

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