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10. The Moon is much smaller than the Sun, yet
(c) the Sun’s light is weak compared
it can completely cover the Sun during a total
to the Moon’s reflection
solar eclipse. This is because

(Abstract Thinking) (d) the Earth’s shadow helps the Moon
block the Sun.
(a) the Moon is denser than the Sun

(b) the Moon is closer to Earth, so its
apparent size matches the Sun

Why can lunar eclipses be seen from a large part of Earth, while total solar
eclipses are visible only from a small region?

(a) The Moon’s shadow is larger than Earth’s shadow.

(b) Lunar eclipses are brighter and easier to observe.

(c) Solar eclipses occur at night, so fewer people can see them.

(d) Earth’s shadow on the Moon covers a wide area, while the Moon’s
shadow on Earth is narrow.

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