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The Rock Cycle

Question 14 • ***Earth Science CR 25-26

You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse because

Answer
A
the moon’s shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.
B
new moon phases occur less often than full moon phases.
C
only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.
D
the moon’s umbra only covers a small area on Earth’s surface.