Essential Questions on Eclipses
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth determine the type of eclipse.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an eclipse?
The total or partial obscuring of a planet, star, or moon by another celestial object.
A type of lunar phase where the moon is full.
A phenomenon where the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
A type of star formation process.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the types of eclipses?
Solar and lunar
Lunar and solar
Partial and total
Annular and penumbral
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes an eclipse?
The total or partial obscuring of a celestial object
The appearance of a new star
The rotation of the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, totally or partially obscuring Earth's view of the sun?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
New Moon
Full Moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?
New moon phase
Full moon phase
First quarter phase
Last quarter phase
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A solar eclipse occurs during daylight.
True
False
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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