MCQ Chapter 12 Class 7 Science Curiosity NCERT Advertisement Earth, Moon, and the Sun 1. What is a solar eclipse?Earth blocks sunlight from the MoonMoon blocks sunlight from EarthSun blocks the MoonEarth rotates away from the SunQuestion 1 of 202. Why can the Moon block the Sun during a solar eclipse?Moon is larger than the SunMoon is closer to Earth, making their apparent sizes similarSun is farther from EarthMoon reflects more lightQuestion 2 of 203. What is observed during a total solar eclipse?Partial Sun is visibleTotal darkness in the Moon’s shadowMoon turns redStars move fasterQuestion 3 of 204. What is a partial solar eclipse?Moon fully covers the SunMoon partially blocks the SunEarth blocks the MoonSun becomes dimmerQuestion 4 of 205. Why should you avoid looking directly at a solar eclipse?It causes headachesSun’s light can damage eyesMoon’s light is too brightIt causes dizzinessQuestion 5 of 206. What is a safe way to view a solar eclipse?Using sunglassesAttending a planetarium eventLooking through a telescopeStaring directly at the SunQuestion 6 of 207. What is a lunar eclipse?Moon blocks the SunEarth blocks sunlight from the MoonSun blocks the EarthMoon rotates away from EarthQuestion 7 of 208. What is observed during a total lunar eclipse?Moon turns bright whiteMoon appears dark redSun becomes visibleStars disappearQuestion 8 of 209. Why is it safe to view a lunar eclipse with the naked eye?Moon emits no lightMoon’s light is not intenseSun is not visibleEarth’s shadow protects eyesQuestion 9 of 2010. What did Aryabhata explain about the apparent motion of stars?Stars move randomlyStars appear to move due to Earth’s rotationStars are stationaryStars orbit the MoonQuestion 10 of 2011. What did Leon Foucault use to demonstrate Earth’s rotation?TelescopePendulumGlobeMirrorQuestion 11 of 2012. Where is a Foucault pendulum located in India?Kodaikanal ObservatoryNew Parliament building, New DelhiKavalur ObservatoryTapi ValleyQuestion 12 of 2013. What do astrophotographers capture in long-exposure photographs?Star trailsMoon’s phasesSun’s rotationEarth’s orbitQuestion 13 of 2014. Why do lunar eclipses cover a larger part of Earth than total solar eclipses?Moon is larger than EarthEarth’s shadow is larger than Moon’s shadowSun is farther awayMoon moves fasterQuestion 14 of 2015. What is the shape of Earth’s orbit around the Sun when viewed from the top?OvalSquareNearly circularTriangularQuestion 15 of 2016. Who used star patterns to predict monsoon rains?AryabhataBhil and Pawara communitiesM.K.Vainu BappuLeon FoucaultQuestion 16 of 2017. What is the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory known for?Studying lunar eclipsesProviding data about the SunObserving star trailsMeasuring Earth’s rotationQuestion 17 of 2018. Who is known as the father of modern Indian astronomy?AryabhataM.K.Vainu BappuLeon FoucaultHuygensQuestion 18 of 2019. What happens at the North Pole during the spring equinox?Sun sets for six monthsSun rises and stays visible for six monthsNo sunlight for 24 hours12 hours of sunlightQuestion 19 of 2020. Why were eclipses feared in ancient times?They caused earthquakesThey blocked the Sun, the main source of light and heatThey made stars disappearThey caused floodsQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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