Question 3
The Earth and Solar SystemAn eclipse of the moon occurs when the
- A.sun cast its shadow on the moon
- B.earth casts its shadow on the moon
- C.earth comes between the moon and the earth
- D.moon comes between the sun and earth
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (earth casts its shadow on the moon)
Explanation
When the earth lies between the sun and the moon, its shadow falls on the moon and blocks the sunlight: a lunar eclipse.