Solar Eclipse Quiz

What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the Earth passes directly between the moon and the sun, blocking out the moon's light.

• When the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, blocking out the sun's light.

• When the sun passes directly between the moon and the Earth, blocking out the Earth's light.

• When the Earth's shadow is cast on the moon, causing the moon to appear dark.

When will the rare total solar eclipse be visible in parts of Canada?

• April 8

• March 21

• December 25

• July 1

What is the important safety tip mentioned for watching the total solar eclipse?

• Use a telescope to watch the eclipse.

• Look directly at the sun without protection.

• Do not look directly at the sun without protection.

• Watch the eclipse only through a camera.

When will the total solar eclipse be visible in parts of Canada?

• April 6

• April 7

• April 8

• April 9

Where is the best place to see the eclipse in Canada?

• Western Canada

• Central Canada

• Eastern Canada

• Northern Canada

What is the significance of the Meat Cove area of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia during the eclipse?

• It will have a partial solar eclipse.

• It will experience totality.

• It will not be affected by the eclipse.

• It will have an annular eclipse.

How many people live inside the 185-kilometre-wide path of totality of the eclipse?

• About 24 million

• About 34 million

• About 44 million

• About 54 million

What is a partial solar eclipse?

• When the moon completely blocks out the sun.

• When the moon blocks some of the sun's light.

• When the sun blocks the light from the moon.

• When the sun and moon are not aligned at all.

Why is it dangerous to look directly at the sun during an eclipse?

• It can cause temporary blindness.

• It can lead to vision improvement.

• It can result in color vision.

• It can cause permanent vision loss.

What is the path of the eclipse as it crosses North America?

• In a straight vertical line

• In a diagonal line

• In a zigzag pattern

• Along the equator