Total Solar Eclipse Quiz

How often does somewhere on Earth experience a total solar eclipse?

• Every 18 months

• Every 375 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 100 years

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The moon orbits around the sun

• The sun moves behind the Earth

• The moon completely blocks the sun

• The Earth moves into the moon's shadow

What is the approximate frequency of a total solar eclipse in the same location?

• Once every 50 years

• Once every 375 years

• Once every 1000 years

• Once every 18 months

What kind of behavior do some animals exhibit during a total solar eclipse?

• They become invisible

• They become louder

• They go to sleep

• They return to their homes or exhibit nocturnal behaviors

What should you use to safely view a total solar eclipse?

• Sunglasses

• A smartphone camera

• Special-purpose eclipse glasses or a solar viewer

• A telescope

What creates a total solar eclipse?

• The sun, moon, and Earth line up exactly

• The moon orbits around the sun

• The Earth spins faster

• The sun moves closer to the Earth

What is an annular solar eclipse?

• When the moon is at its closest point to Earth

• When the sun is completely blocked by the moon

• When the Earth is farthest from the sun

• When the moon is orbiting at its furthest point from Earth

Which culture believed a dragon ate the sun during an eclipse?

• Hindu

• Ancient Egyptian

• The Choctaw people

• Ancient Chinese