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The Sun-Earth-Moon System — Quiz Answers

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3

Why does the Moon appear completely dark from Earth during the new moon phase?

A
The Moon is farthest from Earth, so sunlight does not reach it.
B
The lit side faces away from Earth.
C
Clouds block the Moon from being seen in the sky.
D
Earth's shadow covers the Moon during this phase.
5

Match each position with the type of eclipse that would be observed.

Answer:

total lunar eclipse|partial solar eclipse|total solar eclipse

6

For each lunar phase, identify whether it applies to a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse, or neither.

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7

Which statements best explain why eclipses do not occur every full moon or new moon?

A
The Moon moves too quickly to align with Earth and the Sun every month.
B
The Moon’s phases sometimes skip directly from new moon to full moon.
C
The Moon’s orbit is tilted, so most months it passes above or below Earth’s shadow.
D
The Sun’s brightness changes, so some eclipses are too faint to see.
10

Arrange the steps in the correct order to explain how a lunar eclipse occurs.

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