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Earth/Space Science: Solar Eclipse

Description: This Quiz reviews all that occurs during a solar eclipse, including the stages, umbra, penumbra, perigee, apogee.
Number of Questions: 18
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What is the average distance from Earth to the Moon?

  1. 210,000 mi ~ 338,118 km

  2. 223,000 mi ~ 358,884 km

  3. 238,855 mi ~ 384,400 km

  4. 280,535 mi ~ 451,477 km


Correct Option: C

A solar eclipse only occurs during this phase of the lunar cycle.

  1. full moon

  2. gibbous moon

  3. crescent moon

  4. new moon


Correct Option: D

In which point of the moon's orbit do we see a "Supermoon" that appears brighter & larger?

  1. apogee

  2. perigee


Correct Option: B

T/F: Apogee describes the point of orbit in which the Moon is farthest from Earth.

  1. TRUE

  2. FALSE


Correct Option: A

The point in the Moon's orbit where it is closest to Earth is called:

  1. umbra

  2. penumbra

  3. perigee

  4. apogee


Correct Option: C

What lighter, outer part of a shadow will only create a partial eclipse?

  1. umbra

  2. penumbra

  3. perigee

  4. apogee


Correct Option: B

Which of the following describes the darkest part of an eclipse's shadow?

  1. umbra

  2. penumbra

  3. antumbra

  4. perigee


Correct Option: A

Why does the shadowed area on Earth constantly change during an eclipse?

  1. the Sun is orbiting Earth

  2. the Sun is orbiting the Moon

  3. the Earth & Moon are in constant motion

  4. the Earth is not moving at all


Correct Option: C

T/F: The Moon's orbit around the Earth is elliptical.

  1. TRUE

  2. FALSE


Correct Option: A

When the Sun's light shines through low-lying valleys on the edge of the Moon it is called:

  1. partial eclipse

  2. diamond ring

  3. Baily's Beads

  4. totality


Correct Option: C

Which stage of a solar eclipse is shown in this picture?

  1. partial eclipse

  2. diamond ring

  3. Baily's Beads

  4. totality


Correct Option: B

T/F: It is safe to look directly at a partial eclipse because the Moon will cover the Sun.

  1. TRUE

  2. FALSE


Correct Option: B

What occurs during a solar eclipse?

  1. Earth comes between Sun & Moon

  2. Moon comes between Earth & Sun

  3. Sun comes between Earth & Moon

  4. Earth covers part of the Sun's disk


Correct Option: B
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