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Unit 9 Test

Question 5 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A (SC301)

What occurs when Earth’s shadow covers the moon?

Answer
A
neap tide
B
spring tide
C
solar eclipse
D
lunar eclipse

Explanation

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth’s shadow on the Moon. A solar eclipse is the reverse: the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth. The correct choice is lunar eclipse.

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