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sun-earth-moon
a) It is an example of a lunar eclipse.
b)
c)
d) It is an example of a solar eclipse.

Why does the moon have phases?
a) Because it is tilted as it goes around the Earth.
b) Changes in the relative position between the moon, Earth and sun.
c) Because of changes in the amount of light from the sun hitting the moon and Earth.
d) Because of Earth\'s rotation.

What is the relative position of the moon, earth and sun during a solar eclipse?
a) The Earth is directly between the moon and sun.
b)
c) The sun is directly between the Earth and moon.
d) The moon is directly between the Earth and sun.

What is the relative position of the moon, earth and sun during a lunar eclipse?
a) The Earth is directly between the moon and sun.
b)
c) The sun is directly between the Earth and moon.
d) The moon is directly between the Earth and sun.

What is the relative position of the moon, Earth and sun during a new moon?
a) The Earth is directly between the moon and sun.
b)
c) The sun is directly between the Earth and moon.
d) The moon is directly between the Earth and sun.

Solar eclipse occurs when a ____________ moon blocks your view of the sun.
a) New
b) Crescent
c) Half
d) Full

What is the relative position of the moon, earth and sun during a full moon?
a) The Earth is directly between the moon and sun.
b)
c) The sun is directly between the Earth and moon.
d) The moon is directly between the Earth and sun.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly _______________ Earth and the sun
a) between
b) above
c) into
d) behind

A(An)____________________ is when an object in space comes between the sun and another object.
a) Eclipse
b) solar
c) lunar
d) Ellipse

sun-moon-earth
a) It is an example of a lunar eclipse.
b)
c)
d) It is an example of a solar eclipse.

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