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Traditional Eclipses Quiz

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What are the 2 moon phases that can cause an eclipse?

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Does the moon make its own light?
no
yes
From where does the moon get its light?
it reflect light from the earth
it grows glow in the dark bacteria
It makes its own light
it reflects the light form the sun
When an object spins on its axis, it is called
ellipse
revolution
rotation
orbit
When one object moves around a second object
revolve
eclipse
axis of rotate
rotate
When one object blocks the light from the sun it is
equatorial
an eclipse
axis
an ellipse
How many phases of the moon are there?
1
18
28
8
What is the angle of the moon's orbit around the Earth?
2 degrees
flat
5 degrees
23.5 degrees
When one object is blocking the light source from another light object, it is called
equinox
solstice
eclipse
ellipse
This is a picture of a lunar eclipse. During what phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse happen?
Last Quarter
New Moon
Full Moon
First Quarter
This is a picture of a solar eclipse. During what moon phase does a solar eclipse happen?
Waxing Crescent
New Moon
Waning Crescent
Full Moon
If an eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are lined up, why don't we have an eclipse every New Moon and Full Moon?
The Moon is too far away
The Moon orbits the Earth at a 5 degree tilt
The Earth rotates on a 23.5 degree tilt
The Sun is moving too fast
What kind of eclipse is this? (Order of the objects: Sun, Earth, Moon)
Solar Eclipse
Umbral Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Flare
What kind of eclipse is this? (Order: Sun, Moon, Earth)
Penumbral Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Flare
Solar Eclipse
Which eclipse lasts longer, a Solar eclipse, or a Lunar eclipse?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
What is the darkest part of the shadow in an eclipse called?
Penumbra
Solstice
Ellipse
Umbra
What is the lighter part of the shadow during an eclipse called?
Equinox
Umbra
Solstice
Penumbra
What would happen if we increased the size of the moon?
The umbra would miss the Earth
The umbra would get smaller
The umbra would get larger
What moon phase is this?
Full Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
New Moon
Can you see a Solar Eclipse on the whole Earth?
Yes
No
What stops us from having an eclipse every full moon and new moon?
The angle of the Moon's revolution
the rotation of the Moon on it's axis
the speed of the Moon's revolution
The Earth's tilt on its axis
Which Eclipse is it dangerous to look at without special glasses?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Which moon is in the right place for a Solar eclipse?
1
2
5
7
Which moon phase is in the correct place for a lunar eclipse?
3
5
7
1
If you are an observer in the penumbra of the Earth's shadow you will see a
Solar Eclipse
nothing
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
What will happen to your eyes if you look at a Lunar eclipse?
It is safe for your eyes to look.
You will become blind.
You need prescription glasses to look a the Lunar eclipse.
It will cause damage to your eyes.