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When the moon's shadow covers part of the earth it is called

a.Eclipse
b. Full moon
c.New moon
d.All of the above

User Gardezi
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Answer:

a. Eclipse

Step-by-step explanation:

When the moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, it blocks the sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface and creates a shadow. This is called an eclipse.

Full moons and new moons are just names for different moon phases. A full moon is when the Sun's light is reflected off the entire surface of the moon which gives it a "full" appearance, while a new moon is the exact opposite and the moon will be completely dark. Neither of these cast a shadow onto the Earth.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The light from the sun is blocked by the moon, causing the earth to appear dark during the day.

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