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Eclipses Quick Check
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During a lunar eclipse, what is the penumbra?(1 point)
Responses

It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is completely blocked.
It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is completely blocked.

It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.
It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.

It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.
It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.

It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is completely blocked.

Answer 1

It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.

Answer 2

When Earth, the moon, and the sun align, which order would lead to a solar eclipse? (1 point)
Responses

moon–Earth–sun
moon–Earth–sun

sun–Earth–moon
sun–Earth–moon

moon–sun–Earth
moon–sun–Earth

sun–moon–Earth

Answer 3

sun–moon–Earth

Answer 4

When do total lunar eclipses occur?(1 point)
Responses

every month during the full moon
every month during the full moon

infrequently during the new moon
infrequently during the new moon

infrequently during the full moon
infrequently during the full moon

every month during the new moon

Answer 5

infrequently during the full moon

Answer 6

What does it mean to be in the path of totality?(1 point)
Responses

You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse.
You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse.

You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow.
You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow.

You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse.
You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse.

You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow.

Answer 7

You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse.