Eclipses I
What should be worn when viewing a solar eclipse?
Proper Eye Protection
How many seasons do most parts of Earth experience?
4
A solar eclipse occurs during the...
A). Sunset
B). Sunrise
C). Daytime
D). Nighttime
C). Daytime
The difference between the levels of the ocean water at high and low tides
Tidal Range
This word means an object spinning on an axis
Rotation
A lunar eclipse occurs during the...
A). Sunset
B). Sunrise
C). Daytime
D). Nighttime
D). Nighttime
During what solstice is the Norther Hemisphere receiving direct sunlight and is the longest day of the year?
Summer
An event that occurs when the Earth stands between the Sun and the moon
Lunar Eclipse
These tides have the smallest tidal range
Neap Tides
This word means an object is moving around another object in a circular/elliptical path
Revolution
An event that occurs when the moon stands between the Sun and the Earth
Solar Eclipse
During what solstice does the Northern Hemisphere receive indirect sunlight and is the shortest day of the year?
Winter
A solar eclipse occurs during which moon phase?
New moon
This is caused by the difference in gravitational force of the sun and moon
Tidal Force
Which tides occur during the quarter moon phases?
Neap Tides
A Lunar Eclipse occurs during which moon phase?
Full moon
During both of these days, the Northern and Sourthern Hemispheres receive roughly 12 hours of sunlight each day
Equinoxes
During what kind of event does the moon appear to turn red?
Lunar Eclipse
Which celestial object is mostly responsible for the tidal forces on the Earth and its oceans?
The Moon
These tides have the largest tidal range
Spring Tides
The darkest inner part of a shadow during an eclipse
Umbra
What causes parts of earth to receive more or less direct sunlight throughout the year?
Revolving around the sun and rotating on a tilted axis
If you are witnessing a partial eclipse, what part of the shadow are you in?
Penumbra
These tides have higher high tides and lower low tides...
Spring Tides
Which eclipse will not be visible for most people on earth?
Solar Eclipse