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Solar eclipse

Quiz by seryl litwin

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    During a solar eclipse, what happens to the sun?
    It grows bigger
    It gets blocked by the moon
    It disappears
    It turns blue
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the name of the phenomenon where the moon covers the sun's disk, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth?
    Lunar eclipse
    Comet sighting
    Full moon
    Solar eclipse
    30s
  • Q3
    What should you never look at directly during a solar eclipse?
    The moon
    A star
    The sun
    A planet
    30s
  • Q4
    How does a solar eclipse differ from a lunar eclipse?
    Both solar and lunar eclipses involve the Earth's shadow falling on the moon
    During a lunar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun; during a solar eclipse, the Earth's shadow falls on the moon
    Both solar and lunar eclipses involve the moon blocking the sun
    During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun; during a lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow falls on the moon
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a solar eclipse often called when the moon only covers part of the sun?
    Annular solar eclipse
    Partial solar eclipse
    Lunar eclipse
    Total solar eclipse
    30s
  • Q6
    What should you wear to safely observe a solar eclipse?
    Regular sunglasses
    Special eclipse glasses
    A hat
    A scarf
    30s
  • Q7
    What shape does the sun appear to be during a total solar eclipse?
    A square
    A ring or corona
    A circle
    A triangle
    30s
  • Q8
    Why is it important to protect your eyes during a solar eclipse?
    To see better
    To hide from the moon
    To make the sun disappear
    To avoid damage from the sun's harmful rays
    30s
  • Q9
    What happens during a solar eclipse?
    The sun disappears
    The moon blocks the sun's light
    The clouds cover the sun
    The stars come out during the day
    30s
  • Q10
    What color does the sky turn during a solar eclipse?
    Dark
    Purple
    Green
    Pink
    30s
  • Q11
    What shape does the moon appear to be during a solar eclipse?
    Crescent
    Triangle
    Square
    Circle
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a total solar eclipse?
    When the sun is completely blocked by the moon
    When the sun shines brighter than usual
    When the sun turns blue
    When the sun disappears for a minute
    30s

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