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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.

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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.
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A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.
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During a partial solar eclipse, half of the moon is covered by Earth.
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A solar eclipse occurs during a full moon.
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Use what you learned about tides to complete the sentences.

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The pull of gravity of causes Earth’s crust and oceans to bulge. This creates high and low tides.:the Sun and moon
tides occur when the Sun, the moon, and Earth are nearly aligned. tides happen when the Sun and the moon are at right angles to each other. Each of these special tides happens in a lunar cycle.:Spring
tides occur when the Sun, the moon, and Earth are nearly aligned. tides happen when the Sun and the moon are at right angles to each other. Each of these special tides happens in a lunar cycle.:neap
tides occur when the Sun, the moon, and Earth are nearly aligned. tides happen when the Sun and the moon are at right angles to each other. Each of these special tides happens in a lunar cycle.:twice

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