Understanding Solar Eclipses

What natural phenomenon is occurring when the sun is hidden behind the moon?

• Sunset

• Sunrise

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

Why does Daddy think it will be cold without the sun?

• Because the sun has moved away

• Because the sun is permanently gone

• Because the sun is temporarily blocked

• Because the sun has exploded

What is the position of the moon during a solar eclipse?

• Behind the sun

• In front of the sun

• Far from the sun

• Next to the sun

What mistake does the teacher make regarding the sun?

• He thinks the sun has moved to another galaxy

• He believes the sun has blown out

• He assumes the sun is a planet

• He thinks the sun is a solid object

What is the sun actually doing during a solar eclipse?

• It is being blocked by planets

• It is being blocked by stars

• It is being blocked by clouds

• It is being blocked by the moon