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As the moon moves, the position of the moon, Earth, and sun change in relation to each other. What does this cause?
a) Moon Phases and eclipses
b) Moon ellipses
c) Seasons
d) Day and night

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

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) The moon is directly between the Earth and sun.
c) The sun is directly between the Earth and moon.
d)

This is a solar eclipse because the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.
a) This is a solar eclipse because Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.
b) This is a lunar eclipse because the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.
c) This is a solar eclipse because the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.
d)

A shadow blocks out the _______ during a lunar eclipse.
a) sun
b) moon
c) Earth
d)

This is a lunar eclipse because Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.
a) This is a lunar eclipse because Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.
b) This is a solar eclipse because Earth’s shadow falls on the moon.
c) This is a lunar eclipse because the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.
d)

A solar eclipse happens during the
a) day.
b) night.
c) crescent.
d) gibbous.

The _______ gets blocked during a solar eclipse.
a) sun
b) moon
c) Earth
d)

A lunar eclipse happens during the
a) night.
b) day.
c) crescent.
d) gibbous

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