Indonesian Solar Eclipse Quiz

What is the primary reason songbirds in Indonesia go silent during a solar eclipse?

• They are responding to the total eclipse of the sun.

• They are confused by the change in temperature.

• They are mimicking the behavior of other animals.

• They are frightened by the sudden darkness.

Why are solar eclipses particularly valuable for observing the sun's corona?

• They make the sun's surface visible.

• They occur frequently, providing many opportunities.

• The moon acts as a natural coronagraph.

• They allow scientists to use special telescopes.

How do animals typically react to the sudden darkness of a solar eclipse?

• They gather in large groups.

• They continue their normal activities.

• They become more active.

• They exhibit nighttime behaviors.

What is the significance of the solar eclipse on August 21st, 2017?

• It will be visible only in Indonesia.

• It will last for over an hour.

• It will cross the continental United States.

• It will be the first eclipse of the century.

What is one way NASA scientists plan to use the 2016 eclipse?

• To test a new telescope configuration.

• To observe the sun's surface.

• To study the effects on human behavior.

• To measure the moon's distance from Earth.