2.

The diagram shows the Sun, the Moon and

INVESTIGATING THE the Earth.
EARTH AND THE
UNIVERSE
YEAR 6

Section A
Bahagian A
[30 marks] What makes area X experience an eclipse?
[30 markah]

Answer all questions.

A The light is reflected
Jawab semua soalan B The light is deflected
C The light moves through a vacuum
Every questions is followed by four options A, B, C and D The light cannot get through an
D. opaque object
Tiap-tiap soalan diikuti oleh empat pilihan jawapan
iaitu A, B, C dan D. 3. The diagrams below show the
arrangement of apparatus to investigate
Choose the correct answer.
Pilih jawapan yang betul. the formation of eclipse. The torchlight is
on and the shadow formed is observed.
The suggested time for this section is 45 minutes. If Which of the arrangement will show the
you unable to answer a question, proceed to the next shadow that is formed in area X on the
question. globe?
Masa yang dicadangkan untuk bahagian ini ialah 45
minit. Sekiranya kamu tidak dapat menjawab sesuatu
soalan, teruskan menjawab soalan berikutnya. A

1.
Position of Shape of
Moon eclipse
I W Total eclipse B
II X Partial eclipse
III Y Total eclipse
IV Z Partial eclipse

Which of the following positions are C

correct ?

A I and II only
B II and III only
C I, II and III only
D II, III and IV only
 D 6. Which of the following is true about the
situation of the Sun on a total eclipse?

A Too bright
B Can't be seen
C It is reddish in colour
4. Based on the diagram , which statements D Looks like a ring of light
are true about the situation that is being
seen from area P, Q and R on the Earth? 7. Which of the following arrangements will
result in the lunar eclipse phenomenon?
I The Moon is in the Earth's shadow
II The Sun that is seen from area Q is A
crescent in shape
III The Moon obstructs the sunlight from
reaching the Earth
IV The environment become dark for a B
while during the day

A I and II only
B I, II and III only
C I, II and IV only C
D II, III and IV

5. The diagram shows the apparatus that are

been used in an eclipse experiment. D

8. During a lunar eclipse

The torchlight and the tennis ball represent
A the Sun is not visible for a few
Torchlight Tennis ball moments
B the Moon's shadow will cover the
A The Earth The Moon
Sun's surface
B The Moon The Earth
C the Moon look reddish, dark grey and
C The Sun The Earth
brown
D The Sun The Moon
D the Earth blocks moonlight from
reaching the Sun
 9. Which of the following is the correct 13. The diagram shows what observers can
sequence during the eclipse of solar? see during an eclipse of the Sun.

X - the Sun
Y - the Earth
Z - the Moon

A X, Y, Z
B Y, X, Z
C Z, Y, X
D Z, X, Y What is the black round object in the
diagram?
10. Which of the following are the effects of a
total solar eclipse on the Earth? A The Earth
B The Sun
I Stars can be seen C The Moon
II The Sun is not visible in the sky D The Earth's shadow
III Daylight becomes dark for a few
moments 14. An eclipse of the Moon

A I and II only I occurs when the Earth lies between

B I and III only the Sun and the Moon
C II and III only II caused by the reflection of sunlight
by the Moon
11. An eclipse occurs because III occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon
lie in a straight line
I light travels in straight line
II the Earth rotates on its axis A II only
III the Moon reflects sunlight B I and II only
IV the Earth revolves around the Sun and C I and III only
the Moon revolves around the Earth D II and III only

A II only 15. The diagram shows the Moon's shadow is

B I and II only cast on the Earth's surface.
C II and IV only
D I, II and IV only

12. What is the phases of the Moon during

which an eclipse of the Moon can occur?
In which area does partial eclipse of the
A New moon Sun occur?
B Full moon
C Crescent A P
D Quarter B Q
C R
D S