Solar Eclipses Quiz

During a solar eclipse the _____ blocks _____ from the _____.

• Moon, light, Sun

• Sun, shadow, Earth

• Earth, light, Moon

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What is the name of the darkest part of the Moon's shadow?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Bioshadow

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What is a partial eclipse?

• A celestial event where the moon passes between the sun and Earth, partially blocking the sun's light.

• A celestial event where the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, completely obscuring the moon's light.

• A celestial event where the moon is at its closest point to Earth, appearing larger than usual.

• A celestial event where the Earth's shadow completely covers the moon.

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The path the solar eclipse will travel will be ____ miles wide.

• 70-100

• 80-90

• 70-150

• 60-100

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When was the last solar eclipse visible on American soil?

• 2017

• 1991

• 1978

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How long will darkness could last for people in Kerrville that are in the path of totality?

• Up to 7 minutes and 30 seconds

• Exactly 10 minutes

• Up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds

• More than 30 minutes

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What is the point of totality?

• The moment of greatest eclipse

• The highest point in the sky

• The end of a mathematical series

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Why do people travel from all over to be within the path of totality?

• To experience the rare event of total darkness during the day

• For scientific research

• To enjoy a vacation

• All of the above

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The surface temperature of the Sun is about _______________ degrees Fahrenheit.

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 1.8 million

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