Total solar eclipse
Quiz by Cyndie Menard
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- Q1What happens during a total solar eclipse?A rainbow appears in the skyThe Sun blocks the Moon's lightThe Earth stops rotatingThe Moon blocks the Sun's light30s
- Q2Why is it important to use special glasses to view a total solar eclipse?To make the colors look brighterTo protect your eyes from the Sun's harmful raysTo keep the glasses as a souvenirTo see the eclipse better30s
- Q3What shape does the Sun appear as during a total solar eclipse?A triangleA squareA ring or circleA star30s
- Q4What natural event occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light?EarthquakeRainy dayTotal solar eclipseThunderstorm30s
- Q5During a total solar eclipse, what time of day does the sky become dark?DaytimeNighttimeMorningAfternoon30s
- Q6What should you never look at directly during a total solar eclipse?A starThe SunThe MoonA cloud30s
- Q7What is the name of the phenomenon when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth?Solar eclipseVolcano eruptionBlizzardTornado30s
- Q8What natural event occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, covering it completely from view?Rainbow formationComet sightingTotal solar eclipseFull moon30s