The Earth-Sun-Moon System

Question 1

Use what you learned about Earth’s movement in space to complete the sentences using the drop-down menus.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Sun appears to move in the sky because , which causes day and night.: Earth rotates on its axis; Each year Earth . Its path, or , is shaped like an ellipse.: revolves around the Sun; Each year Earth . Its path, or , is shaped like an ellipse.: orbit

Question 2

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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.

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