Question

question 4(multiple choice worth 5 points)
(06.04 lc)
which of the following happens during a solar eclipse?
○ the moon appears red.
○ the moon casts a shadow on earth.
○ the earth, the moon, and the sun form a triangle.
○ the earth comes between the sun and the moon.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "The moon appears red" occurs during a lunar eclipse (blood moon), not solar.
• "The moon casts a shadow on Earth" is correct for a solar eclipse, as the moon is between the sun and Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth.
• "The Earth, the moon, and the sun form a triangle" is incorrect; during a solar eclipse, they are aligned (sun - moon - Earth), not forming a triangle.
• "The Earth comes between the sun and the moon" describes a lunar eclipse, not a solar eclipse.

Answer:

The moon casts a shadow on Earth.