Solar Eclipse Flashcard

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What is a solar eclipse?

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The event when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light

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What will you see if you are standing in the penumbra during a solar eclipse?

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A partial solar eclipse

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Which celestial bodies are involved in a solar eclipse?

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The sun, the Earth, and the moon

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What can be observed if you are outside the path of totality during a total solar eclipse?

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A partial solar eclipse

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What is necessary to experience the full effect of a total solar eclipse?

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A clear sky

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What did ancient Chinese people believe was the cause of a solar eclipse?

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A celestial dragon was eating the sun.

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According to the myth, why did people make noise during a solar eclipse?

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To scare the dragon into releasing the sun.

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What does the myth highlight about the community's role in ancient China?

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The community played an active role in facing and solving big problems together.

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Where did the gods and goddesses live according to ancient Greek mythology?

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On a high mountain called Olympus

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What was Apollo the guardian of according to the myth?

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Light and the sun