Science Final: Kaelyn & Alan - PT. 4) Eclipses
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How often does the Moon's orbit intersect Earth's orbital plane?
Twice a month.
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What is a corona?
The Sun's glowing ring caused by the Moon during a solar eclipse.
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When is a lunar eclipse likely to occur?
When Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
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Which of these statements does NOT accurately describe a solar eclipse?
The moon's light is visible from Earth.
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What is one reason a total solar eclipse does not last very long?
The perfect size match of the Sun and the Moon means Sun is only blocked for a short time.
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Which of these statements is accurate about the Moon's orbit?
It is tilted compared to Earth's orbital plane.
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Why is the penumbra of a shadow lighter than its umbra?
A penumbra receives some light from a given light source.
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What is an eclipse?
An event in which the shadow of one celestial object falls on another celestial object
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Due to Earth's spherical shape, its umbra casts a shadow in the shape of a __________.
cone
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How many times larger or smaller is the Sun's diameter compared to the Moon's diameter?
400 times larger.
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Where or when can viewers on Earth experience a partial solar eclipse?
When they are in the Moon's penumbra.
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During which phase of the Moon are solar eclipses visible?
New moon phase.
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Which of these statements does NOT accurately describe what happens during a lunar eclipse?
A new Moon passes through Earth's orbital plane.
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What event is said to occur when the Moon moves completely into Earth's umbra?
A total lunar eclipse.
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What is one reason the Sun and the Moon appear to be the same size when viewed from Earth?
The Sun is larger in size than the Moon, but farther away from Earth.
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Which of these accurately describes an umbra?
An umbra is the darker, center part of a shadow.
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What is one effect that a partial lunar eclipse has on the appearance of the Moon?
The part of the Moon that is not in the umbra remains bright.
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During which of the following is an eclipse likely to occur?
When Earth, the Sun, and the moon all lie on the same plane.
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