Question

1. the diagram below represents the moon in its orbit,

as viewed from above earths north pole. position 1
represents a specific location of the moon in its
orbit.
key
lighted part
of moon
dark part
of moon
position 1
suns
rays
north
pole
earth
moons orbit
(not drawn to scale)
which phase of the moon will be seen from earth
when the moon is at position 1?
a)
b)
c)
d)

Explanation:

Step1: Understand Moon Phases

Moon phases depend on the position of the Moon relative to Earth and the Sun. When viewed from Earth, we see the part of the Moon that is lit by the Sun.

Step2: Analyze Position 1

In the given diagram, at position 1, the right - hand side of the Moon (from the perspective of an observer on Earth) is lit.

Step3: Match with Options

Option A shows the right - hand side of the Moon lit. Option B has the left - hand side (from Earth's view) mostly dark with a thin lit part on the right which is not the case at position 1. Option C is a first - quarter moon (left - hand side lit from Earth's view) which is not correct for position 1. Option D has the left - hand side (from Earth's view) mostly lit with a thin dark part on the right which is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Option Text