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 | |
Created by: Ashok Dhingra | |
Tags: solar eclipse earth science |
What is the average distance from Earth to the Moon?
A solar eclipse only occurs during this phase of the lunar cycle.
In which point of the moon's orbit do we see a "Supermoon" that appears brighter & larger?
T/F: Apogee describes the point of orbit in which the Moon is farthest from Earth.
The point in the Moon's orbit where it is closest to Earth is called:
What lighter, outer part of a shadow will only create a partial eclipse?
Which of the following describes the darkest part of an eclipse's shadow?
Why does the shadowed area on Earth constantly change during an eclipse?
T/F: The Moon's orbit around the Earth is elliptical.
When the Sun's light shines through low-lying valleys on the edge of the Moon it is called:
Which stage of a solar eclipse is shown in this picture?
T/F: It is safe to look directly at a partial eclipse because the Moon will cover the Sun.
What occurs during a solar eclipse?