Eclipses: Solar and Lunar
Explore the phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses with this Grade 6 science worksheet, covering key definitions, causes, and characteristics.
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Eclipses: Solar and Lunar
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to refer to diagrams.
1. What is an eclipse?
When the moon blocks the sun's light.
When one celestial body blocks the light from another.
When the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.
All of the above.
2. During a solar eclipse, what is the correct alignment of celestial bodies?
Sun, Earth, Moon
Earth, Moon, Sun
Sun, Moon, Earth
Moon, Sun, Earth
3. It is safe to look directly at the sun during a partial solar eclipse without special eye protection.
True
False
4. A lunar eclipse occurs when the passes directly behind the Earth and into its shadow.
5. The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse is called the .
6. Briefly explain the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse.
7. Look at the diagram of the solar eclipse. What part of the Earth experiences a total solar eclipse, and what part experiences a partial solar eclipse?
8. Observe the diagram of the lunar eclipse. Why does the moon sometimes appear reddish during a total lunar eclipse?
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