Question 1

Which of the following statements DOES NOT DESCRIBE a total solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

A part of the sun always remains in view during the eclipse.

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Occurs when the light of the sun is totally blocked by the moon.

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The sky is almost as dark as night.

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Can range from a few seconds to 7.5 minutes.

Question 2

Which of the following alignment is the correct during a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Sun, Moon, Earth

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Earth, Sun, Moon

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Sun, Earth, Moon

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Moon, Sun, Earth

Question 3

What do you call the lighter part of the shadow?

Accepted Answer

PENUMBRA

Question 4

A dark shape is cast by something that blocks light is otherwise known as

Accepted Answer

SHADOW

Question 5

During the partial solar eclipse the Earth, the moon, and the sun are perfectly aligned.

Accepted Answer

false

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true

Question 6

A solar eclipse otherwise known as

Accepted Answer

eclipse of the sun

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eclipse of the earth

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eclipse of the solar system

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eclipse of the moon

Question 7

In ancient Chinese, this celestial object devours the Sun and it does attack the moon during an eclipse.

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Dragon

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Eagles

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Vampires

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Werewolf

Question 8

In relation to biology, crepuscular animals respond to solar eclipses. Animals of this kind are active during dusk and dawn. Which of the following animals is NOT a crepuscular?

Accepted Answer

Cattle

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Owl

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Rabbit

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Bison

Question 9

This phenomenon happens when one astronomical body blocks light from or to another. This is scientifically termed as

Accepted Answer

ECLIPSE

Question 10

What will happen to the moon during a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

It will block the light of the sun from reaching the Earth.

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It will look smaller.

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It will look bigger.

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It will not block the light of the sun from reaching the Earth.

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