Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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4th Grade
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Jennifer Cashioli
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is when the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching the Earth.
A solar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.
A solar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.
A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.
A lunar eclipse is when the Moon disappears completely from the night sky.
A lunar eclipse is when the Moon moves in front of the Sun.
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes a solar eclipse?
The alignment of the planets causing a shadow on the Sun
The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth
The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon
The Sun passing between the Moon and the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes a lunar eclipse?
Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon
The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon
The Moon blocking the Sun's light
The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a solar eclipse, what part of the Sun is visible?
sunspots
photosphere
chromosphere
corona
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a lunar eclipse, what gives the Moon a reddish color?
The Moon's reflection of sunlight
Dust on the Moon's surface
The Moon's natural color
Earth's atmosphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do solar eclipses occur?
approximately every 10 years
approximately every 2 years
approximately every 18 months
approximately every 6 months
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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