Earth/Space Science: Solar Eclipse
This Quiz reviews all that occurs during a solar eclipse, including the stages, umbra, penumbra, perigee, apogee.
Questions
What is the average distance from Earth to the Moon?
- 210,000 mi ~ 338,118 km
- 223,000 mi ~ 358,884 km
- 238,855 mi ~ 384,400 km
- 280,535 mi ~ 451,477 km
A solar eclipse only occurs during this phase of the lunar cycle.
- full moon
- gibbous moon
- crescent moon
- new moon
In which point of the moon's orbit do we see a "Supermoon" that appears brighter & larger?
- apogee
- perigee
T/F: Apogee describes the point of orbit in which the Moon is farthest from Earth.
- TRUE
- FALSE
The point in the Moon's orbit where it is closest to Earth is called:
- umbra
- penumbra
- perigee
- apogee
What lighter, outer part of a shadow will only create a partial eclipse?
- umbra
- penumbra
- perigee
- apogee
Which of the following describes the darkest part of an eclipse's shadow?
- umbra
- penumbra
- antumbra
- perigee
Why does the shadowed area on Earth constantly change during an eclipse?
- the Sun is orbiting Earth
- the Sun is orbiting the Moon
- the Earth & Moon are in constant motion
- the Earth is not moving at all
T/F: The Moon's orbit around the Earth is elliptical.
- TRUE
- FALSE
When the Sun's light shines through low-lying valleys on the edge of the Moon it is called:
- partial eclipse
- diamond ring
- Baily's Beads
- totality
Which stage of a solar eclipse is shown in this picture?
- partial eclipse
- diamond ring
- Baily's Beads
- totality
T/F: It is safe to look directly at a partial eclipse because the Moon will cover the Sun.
- TRUE
- FALSE
What occurs during a solar eclipse?
- Earth comes between Sun & Moon
- Moon comes between Earth & Sun
- Sun comes between Earth & Moon
- Earth covers part of the Sun's disk