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A multiple-choice quiz by almach. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
almach

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,606

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1319

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is it called when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun? Hint

Solar eclipse

Earth eclipse

Lunar eclipse

Jovian eclipse

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Question 2 of 10

2. We see reflected sunlight when we look at the moon.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The photosphere (surface) of the Sun is hotter than the Corona (outer atmosphere).

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. A mottling effect on the Sun is called? Hint

Granulation

Filament

Sunspot

Plage

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Question 5 of 10

5. A bright patch seen near the edge of the Sun is called a? Hint

Facula

Filament

Sunspot

Flare

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Question 6 of 10

6. What filter do we need to use with a telescope to see prominences and flares on the Sun? Hint

Oxygen-III filter

White light filter

Hydrogen-alpha filter

Hydrogen-beta filter

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Jupiters would fit across the diameter of the Sun? Hint

About 15

About 10

About 4

About 9

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many Earths would fit inside the Sun? Hint

3.4 million

6.5 million

half a million

1.3 million

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Question 9 of 10

9. It is never safe to look directly at the Sun with the unaided eye.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What type of eclipse happens when the Moon is a little bit closer to the Sun than it is for a total eclipse? Hint

Transit eclipse

No eclipse

Hybrid eclipse

Annular eclipse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is it called when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Answer: Solar eclipse

2. We see reflected sunlight when we look at the moon.

Answer: True

All the Solar System objects reflect visible light from the Sun (except of course the Sun itself).

3. The photosphere (surface) of the Sun is hotter than the Corona (outer atmosphere).

Answer: False

The Corona is about two million degrees F. compared to the photosphere's 10,000 degrees F.

4. A mottling effect on the Sun is called?

Answer: Granulation

5. A bright patch seen near the edge of the Sun is called a?

Answer: Facula

Faculae usually occur near sunspots.

6. What filter do we need to use with a telescope to see prominences and flares on the Sun?

Answer: Hydrogen-alpha filter

A hydrogen alpha filter lets through just one wavelength of light, which allows the prominences and flares to be seen.

7. How many Jupiters would fit across the diameter of the Sun?

Answer: About 10

8. How many Earths would fit inside the Sun?

Answer: 1.3 million

9. It is never safe to look directly at the Sun with the unaided eye.

Answer: False

It is ONLY safe to look at the Sun at the time of a total solar eclipse. All of the harmful radiation is blocked by the Moon at this time.

10. What type of eclipse happens when the Moon is a little bit closer to the Sun than it is for a total eclipse?

Answer: Annular eclipse

Source: Author almach

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