What happens during a solar eclipse?
GRADE 7 - DIAGNOSTIC TEST

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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Sun casts a shadow on Earth
Moon casts a shadow on Earth
Moon casts a shadow on the Sun
. Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What is the correct alignment of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?
Earth – Sun – Moon
Moon – Sun – Earth
Sun – Earth – Moon
Sun – Moon – Earth
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
During a lunar eclipse, a dark circle seems to cover up the Moon. What is being referred to by the dark circle?
Sun
Earth
Sun’s shadow
Earth’s shadow
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What time of the day will a solar eclipse occur?
Anytime
Daytime
Nighttime
Noontime only
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How long does a lunar eclipse last?
Minutes
Hours
Days
Months
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following statements is TRUE about umbra and penumbra?
I. Umbra and penumbra are the two types of eclipses.
II. Umbra and penumbra are the two parts of a shadow.
II. Umbra is the darker inner area while penumbra is the lighter outer area.
IV. Umbra is the lighter inner area while penumbra is the darker outer area.
I and II
II and III
III and IV
I and IV
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which part of the earth’s shadow places the Moon in a total lunar eclipse?
Umbra
Penumbra
Both A & B
None of the above
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