Solar Eclipse Wonders Quiz

How often do total solar eclipses occur?

• Every 375 years

• Once a year

• Every 18 months

• Every 10 years

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How long will it take for a total solar eclipse to occur again in the same location?

• 1000 years

• 18 months

• 75 years

• 375 years

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Why was the solar eclipse mentioned in the video considered a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event?

• It was the last eclipse of the century

• It occurred twice in one year

• It was visible to over 200 million people

• It was the longest eclipse ever

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What unusual behavior do animals exhibit during a solar eclipse?

• They become more active

• They become louder

• They start to sleep

• Their internal clocks get confused

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Which planets are most commonly visible during a solar eclipse?

• Jupiter and Mercury

• Neptune and Uranus

• Saturn and Pluto

• Mars and Venus

What happens to the air temperature during a total solar eclipse?

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates unpredictably

• It drops sharply

• It increases slightly

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What is the 'Allais effect' observed during a solar eclipse?

• A drop in temperature

• A gravitational anomaly

• Increased solar flares

• Changes in animal behavior

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What are shadow bands?

• A visual effect on the moon

• Bands of light in the sky

• Strips of shadows moving on the ground

• A type of solar flare

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What do people in many Asian countries do to scare away the evil spirit during a solar eclipse?

• Sing loudly

• Bang on pots and pans

• Turn off all lights

• Wear special glasses

What did ancient people find terrifying about solar eclipses?

• The change in animal behavior

• The sudden darkness

• The drop in temperature

• The appearance of stars during the day

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