Solar Eclipse- Based on Discovery Education Reading

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The moon's shadow falls on Earth

• The Earth's shadow falls on the moon

• The sun disappears completely

• The stars become visible during the day

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Why did people in ancient China bang pots and pans during a solar eclipse?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To bring back the sun they thought was swallowed by a dragon

• To celebrate a special occasion

• To create music for the event

Why does the sky get dark during a solar eclipse?

• Due to a sudden storm

• Because of the dragon's breath

• The moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth

• A magical spell is cast

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When is a total solar eclipse visible to everyone on Earth?

• Every month

• Only on New Year's Day

• Never

• Only in specific locations

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What do some places on Earth see during a partial solar eclipse?

• Total darkness

• A bite taken out of the sun

• No change in the sky

• Double rainbows

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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

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During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked
• The Earth is blocked

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The closest star to the Earth. A huge ball of gas.

• planet
• solar system
• sun
• moon