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Question (1)

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A solar eclipse occurs when

(A) Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon
(B) Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth
(C) Sun comes between Earth and Moon
(D) Earth stops rotating

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Moon comes between the Sun and Earth during a solar eclipse.

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Question (2)

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A lunar eclipse occurs when

(A) Moon comes between the Sun and Earth
(B) Sun comes between Earth and Moon
(C) Earth comes between the Sun and Moon
(D) Moon blocks Earth completely

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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Question (3)

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During a total solar eclipse, the Moon

(A) Reflects sunlight strongly
(B) Completely covers the Sun from our view
(C) Covers the Earth completely
(D) Disappears from the sky

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Sun appears fully covered by the Moon.

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Question (4)

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Which celestial bodies must lie in a straight line during a lunar eclipse?

(A) Sun, Moon, Earth
(B) Moon, Sun, Earth
(C) Sun, Earth, Moon
(D) Earth, Moon, Sun

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Earth comes between the Sun and Moon during a lunar eclipse.

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Question (5)

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Which eclipse occurs only on a full moon day?

(A) Solar eclipse
(B) Lunar eclipse
(C) Annular eclipse
(D) Partial solar eclipse

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Lunar eclipses occur only during a full moon.

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Question (6)

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Which eclipse occurs only on a new moon day?

(A) Lunar eclipse
(B) Partial lunar eclipse
(C) Solar eclipse
(D) Penumbral eclipse

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Solar eclipses occur only during a new moon.

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Question (7)

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During a solar eclipse, the shadow of the Moon falls on

(A) The Sun
(B) Earth
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.

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Question (8)

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During a lunar eclipse, the shadow of the Earth falls on

(A) The Sun
(B) Venus
(C) Moon
(D) Mercury

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.

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Question (9)

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The dark central part of a shadow during an eclipse is called the

(A) Orbit
(B) Axis
(C) Umbra
(D) Horizon

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Umbra is the darkest part of the shadow.

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Question (10)

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The lighter outer part of a shadow is called the

(A) Penumbra
(B) Equator
(C) Hemisphere
(D) Diameter

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Penumbra is the lighter shadow region.

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Question (1)

A solar eclipse occurs when

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Question (2)

A lunar eclipse occurs when

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Question (3)

During a total solar eclipse, the Moon

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Question (4)

Which celestial bodies must lie in a straight line during a lunar eclipse?

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Question (5)

Which eclipse occurs only on a full moon day?

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Question (6)

Which eclipse occurs only on a new moon day?

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Question (7)

During a solar eclipse, the shadow of the Moon falls on

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Question (8)

During a lunar eclipse, the shadow of the Earth falls on

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Question (9)

The dark central part of a shadow during an eclipse is called the

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The lighter outer part of a shadow is called the

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