Eclipses: Solar and Lunar Phenomena
Explore the wonders of solar and lunar eclipses with this comprehensive Grade 7 science worksheet, covering key concepts and definitions.
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Eclipses: Solar and Lunar Phenomena
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1. What celestial body passes between the Sun and the Earth during a solar eclipse?
Mars
The Moon
Venus
Jupiter
2. During a total lunar eclipse, what color can the Moon sometimes appear?
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
3. A solar eclipse occurs when the passes between the Sun and the Earth.
4. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the .
5. It is dangerous to look directly at a eclipse without proper eye protection.
6. A total lunar eclipse can only happen during a new moon.
True
False
7. Solar eclipses are more common than lunar eclipses.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the difference between a partial solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse. Use the diagram below to help your explanation.
Match the term to its definition.
9. Umbra
a. The lighter, outer part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.
10. Penumbra
b. The darkest, central part of a shadow where light is completely blocked.
11. Corona
c. The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, visible during a total solar eclipse.
12. Describe what happens during a lunar eclipse. You may refer to the diagram below in your explanation.
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