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WAEC Geography 1992 Question 14

Question 14

The Earth and Solar System

An eclipse of the moon occurs when the earth

  1. A.revolves round the moon
  2. B.comes between the moon and the sun
  3. C.rotates on its axis
  4. D.revolves round the sun
  5. E.comes between the moon and the stars
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (comes between the moon and the sun)

Explanation

When the earth is between the sun and the moon, its shadow falls on the moon.