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What is a Solar Eclipse ?
A Solar Eclipse is when the Moon’s shadow is cast upon the Earth.
What is a Natural Disaster?
A Natural Disaster Is a sudden and devastating event caused by the forces of nature.
How many types of Natural Disasters are there? List All their names.
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Floods, Droughts, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Landslides. (7 Types)
The strength of an Earthquake is measured on a scale of 1-10 using the ________. ( Ritcher Scale, Mercalli Scale)
Richter Scale.
True or False : The Place Directly above the Collision (or breaking) of the rocks is called “Focus”.
False.
________ Island in India is an Active volcano that erupts from time to time. ( Barren Island, Empty Island)
Barren Island.
Cyclones are called _____ in America and _______ in Japan.
Hurricanes in America and Typhoons in Japan.
What is Rainwater Harvesting?
Collecting rainwater and storing it for Future Use.
What are the two types of Solar Eclipse?
Partial Solar Eclipse and Total solar Eclipse.
The Shadow of the ______ falls on the ______ during a Solar Eclipse.
The Shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth During a Solar Eclipse.
Why is the Moon Red During a Lunar Eclipse?
It is So as the Light spectrum is filtered out only allowing red-light waves to reach the earth
What do you mean by Umbra?
An Umbra is the Darkest part of a shadow cast by a heavenly body during an eclipse. This Part does not receive any light.
SURPRISE QUESTION! : What is the Rarest type of Solar Eclipse
Hybrid eclipse.
The _________ Empire were the first to predict Eclipses. (Indian, Chinese)
Chinese.
Let’s Say, Your stuck in a building during an Earthquake, What should you do to protect yourself?
Don’t run out.Drop down, under a strong table or bed. Always use stairs instead of Elevators. Keep doors open
True or False: The Solar Eclipse lasts for Hours
False, A Solar Eclipse last for a few seconds and/or Minutes.
