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shofmannx20

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A total shadow is called
 
  A) an umbra, and a partial shadow a penumbra.
  B) a penumbra, and a partial shadow an umbra.
  C) neither of these

Question 2

A lunar eclipse occurs when the
 
  A) Sun passes into Earth's shadow.
  B) Moon passes into Earth's shadow.
  C) Earth passes into the Sun's shadow.
  D) Earth passes into the Moon's shadow.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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