When Earth, the moon, and the sun align, which order would lead to a solar eclipse? (1 point)
Responses
moon–sun–Earth
moon–sun–Earth
sun–moon–Earth
sun–moon–Earth
moon–Earth–sun
moon–Earth–sun
sun–Earth–moon
sun–moon–Earth
The correct order that would lead to a solar eclipse is "sun-moon-Earth".
To understand this, let's break it down:
- During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight from reaching Earth.
- For this to happen, the alignment needs to be in a specific order: the sun should be first, followed by the moon, and then the Earth.
By remembering the order of "sun-moon-Earth," you can easily determine which alignment would result in a solar eclipse. In the given responses, the correct answer is "sun–moon–Earth".