Physics: Eclipses
Test Quiz
1. What is a solar eclipse?
a. When the Moon passes in front of the Sun
b. When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
c. When the Sun is blocked by another planet
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
2. What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where only a portion of the Moon is in front of the Sun?
a. Umbra
b. Antumbra
c. Penumbra
d.
e.
3. What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where the Moon covers the Sun, but the outline of the Sun can still be seen?
a. Umbra
b. Antumbra
c. Penumbra
d.
e.
4. What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where the Moon completely covers the Sun?
a. Umbra
b. Antumbra
c. Penumbra
d.
e.
5. What type of solar eclipse occurs when only a portion of the Sun is blocked by the Moon?
a. Total
b. Lunar
c. Special
d. Annular
e. Partial
6. What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Sun is completely covered by the Moon?
a. Total
b. Lunar
c. Special
d. Annular
e. Partial
7. What is a lunar eclipse?
a. When the Moon passes in front of the Sun
b. When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
c. When the Sun is blocked by another planet
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
8. What color will the Moon sometimes appear during a lunar eclipse?
a. Green
b. Blue
c. Yellow
d. Red
e. Purple
9. Around how long can a solar eclipse last?
a. 1.5 minutes
b. 7.5 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 1.5 hours
e. 7.5 hours
10. True or False: Looking directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse can damage your eyes.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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