Question

match the vocabulary terms with the correct definition.
when the moon passes directly behind earth and into its shadow
a. magnetic field
an area of magnetic force around an object
b. solar eclipse
a stage in a series of events
c. lunar eclipse
the temporary blocking of sunlight by the moon when it moves between earth and the sun
d. phase

Explanation:

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow.
• A magnetic field is an area of magnetic force around an object.
• A phase is a stage in a series of events.
• A solar eclipse is the temporary blocking of sunlight by the moon when it moves between Earth and the sun.

Answer:

• "when the moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow" matches c. lunar eclipse.
• "an area of magnetic force around an object" matches a. magnetic field.
• "a stage in a series of events" matches d. phase.
• "the temporary blocking of sunlight by the moon when it moves between Earth and the sun" matches b. solar eclipse.