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Lesson 9.5 The Earth-Sun-Moon System

Question 6 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A

Which statements about eclipses are true? Check all that apply.Earth’s shadow creates a solar eclipse.A total lunar eclipse has a reddish color.The moon moves between Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse.A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.During a partial solar eclipse, half of the moon is covered by Earth.A solar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

Answer
A
Earth’s shadow creates a solar eclipse.
B
A total lunar eclipse has a reddish color.
C
The moon moves between Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse.
D
A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.
E
During a partial solar eclipse, half of the moon is covered by Earth.
F
A solar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

Explanation

During a total lunar eclipse, sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere makes the Moon appear reddish, so B is true. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun, making C true; a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon, which happens at full moon, making D true. Earth’s shadow causes lunar—not solar—eclipses, and solar eclipses occur at new moon, not full moon.

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