Astronomy 210 Quiz 3, Spring Semester 2010
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
What would be seen by an observer on the side of Earth facing the moon, during a partial solar eclipse?
(A) A new moon that will not be big enough to entirely block the sun when it passes in front of it.
(B) A full moon that will appear a very, very dark brown-red.
(C) A full moon that will appear to be slightly dimmer than usual.
(D) A dark shadow across part of a full moon.
(E) The entire sun blocked by a new moon.
(F) Part of the sun will be blocked by a new moon.
Correct answer: (F)
During a partial solar eclipse, an observer on Earth will see the new moon covering a portion of the sun.
Section 30676
(A) : 16 students
(B) : 5 students
(C) : 4 students
(D) : 7 students
(E) : 4 students
(F) : 38 students
(Blank: 2 students)
Success level: 54% (including partial credit for multiple-choice)
Discrimination index (Aubrecht & Aubrecht, 1983): 0.48
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