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Solar and lunar eclipses HIA Science quiz set 2: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Solar and lunar eclipses HIA Science quiz set 2 and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 24.5 Solar and lunar eclipses – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

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1.
Which statement correctly describes solar eclipse?
Earth's shadow falling on the Moon
not allowing light to pass through
a region where light is blocked
the Moon blocking sunlight from reaching part of Earth
2.
Which statement correctly describes lunar eclipse?
the Moon blocking sunlight from reaching part of Earth
not allowing light to pass through
a region where light is blocked
Earth's shadow falling on the Moon
3.
Which statement correctly describes totality?
the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare
the short period during which the Sun is completely covered
the region of full shadow
the region of partial shadow
4.
Which statement correctly describes umbra?
the region of full shadow
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
the region of partial shadow
the short period during which the Sun is completely covered
5.
Which statement correctly describes annular eclipse?
the region of partial shadow
the region of full shadow
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
the narrow track across the Earth from which a total eclipse can be seen
6.
Zara used a lamp (Sun), a football (Earth) and a table-tennis ball (Moon) to model events in space. Which row of her table models a lunar eclipse?
It is row A
It is row B
It is row C
It is row D
7.
Which statement best expresses the lesson objective about Solar and lunar eclipses?
Explain how a solar eclipse happens
The terms lunar eclipse and opaque are always interchangeable
Evidence is unnecessary when studying Solar and lunar eclipses
Every model is an exact copy of reality
8.
Which statement correctly describes partial solar eclipse?
the narrow track across the Earth from which a total eclipse can be seen
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
the region of full shadow
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
9.
Which statement correctly describes total solar eclipse?
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
the region of full shadow
an eclipse in which the Moon completely covers the Sun, seen from inside the umbra
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
10.
Which statement correctly describes opaque?
the Moon blocking sunlight from reaching part of Earth
Earth's shadow falling on the Moon
a region where light is blocked
not allowing light to pass through
11.
Which statement correctly describes orbital tilt?
the short period during which the Sun is completely covered
the region of partial shadow
the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
12.
Which practical work belongs to Solar And Lunar Eclipses?
Model echoes and apply reflection ideas to echolocation and room acoustics
Interpret cross-sections and use matching evidence such as fossils, rocks and coastline patterns
Use particle models and demonstrations to compare sound through different media
Use Sun–Earth–Moon models to predict alignment and shadow positions
13.
Maya's class wants to watch a partial solar eclipse from the school field. Which method is safe?
Look at the Sun through dark sunglasses
Look at the Sun through binoculars
Project the Sun's image through a pinhole onto card
Look at the Sun quickly, between clouds
14.
Which term is described as: earth's shadow falling on the Moon?
solar eclipse
shadow
lunar eclipse
opaque
15.
Which term is described as: the region of partial shadow?
annular eclipse
penumbra
totality
orbital tilt
16.
Match the term to its correct meaning: orbital tilt
the region of full shadow
the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
the region of partial shadow
17.
Which term is described as: the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare?
total solar eclipse
orbital tilt
totality
partial solar eclipse
18.
Match the term to its correct meaning: umbra
an eclipse in which the Moon completely covers the Sun, seen from inside the umbra
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
the region of full shadow
19.
Which term is described as: an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away?
annular eclipse
total solar eclipse
totality
partial solar eclipse
20.
Which term is described as: the narrow track across the Earth from which a total eclipse can be seen?
umbra
totality
path of totality
partial solar eclipse
21.
Match the term to its correct meaning: path of totality
the region of partial shadow
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare
the narrow track across the Earth from which a total eclipse can be seen
22.
Match the term to its correct meaning: total solar eclipse
an eclipse in which the Moon completely covers the Sun, seen from inside the umbra
the short period during which the Sun is completely covered
the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
23.
Which term is described as: the region of full shadow?
penumbra
total solar eclipse
umbra
totality
24.
Which term is described as: the short period during which the Sun is completely covered?
total solar eclipse
penumbra
totality
orbital tilt
25.
Which term is described as: the Moon blocking sunlight from reaching part of Earth?
lunar eclipse
shadow
solar eclipse
opaque
26.
Match the term to its correct meaning: partial solar eclipse
the five-degree tilt of the Moon's orbit that makes eclipses rare
an eclipse in which the Sun is only partly covered, seen from the penumbra
an eclipse in which a ring of Sun remains visible because the Moon is further away
the region of partial shadow
27.
Which term is described as: an eclipse in which the Moon completely covers the Sun, seen from inside the umbra?
total solar eclipse
annular eclipse
partial solar eclipse
path of totality
28.
A lunar eclipse can be seen from the whole _____ side of the Earth.
southern
day
night
northern
29.
The narrow track a total eclipse is seen from is the path of _____.
shadow
light
totality
orbit
30.
The Moon's orbit is tilted about _____ degrees.
twenty
zero
ninety
five
31.
An eclipse leaving a visible ring of Sun is an _____ eclipse.
partial
total
annular
lunar
32.
A solar eclipse happens at new moon and a lunar eclipse at full moon. - True or false?
True
False
33.
A partial solar eclipse is seen only from the umbra. - True or false?
True
False
34.
A partial solar eclipse is seen from the penumbra. - True or false?
True
False
35.
The Moon's orbit lies exactly in the Earth's orbital plane, so eclipses happen monthly. - True or false?
True
False
36.
The path of totality covers an entire hemisphere. - True or false?
True
False
37.
The path of totality is a narrow track across the Earth. - True or false?
True
False
38.
A solar eclipse happens at full moon and a lunar eclipse at new moon. - True or false?
True
False
39.
Lunar eclipses last longer than total solar eclipses. - True or false?
True
False
40.
A total solar eclipse is seen only from inside the umbra. - True or false?
True
False
41.
The Moon appears far larger than the Sun in our sky. - True or false?
True
False
42.
A lunar eclipse can be seen from the whole night side of the Earth. - True or false?
True
False
43.
The Moon's orbit is tilted about five degrees, which is why eclipses are rare. - True or false?
True
False
44.
A lunar eclipse can be seen only from a narrow track. - True or false?
True
False
45.
A total solar eclipse is seen from anywhere on the daylight side of Earth. - True or false?
True
False
46.
It is never safe to look directly at the Sun, even during a partial eclipse. - True or false?
True
False
47.
In an annular eclipse a ring of Sun stays visible because the Moon is further from Earth. - True or false?
True
False
48.
In an annular eclipse a ring of Sun stays visible because the Moon is closer to Earth. - True or false?
True
False
49.
Total solar eclipses last much longer than lunar eclipses. - True or false?
True
False
50.
A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on the night side of the Earth, but a solar eclipse is only seen where the Moon's shadow falls. True or false?
False – the statement is wrong
False – both are seen only at the Equator
True – the statement is correct
False – a solar eclipse is seen from everywhere
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