WVGSA Grade 8 Science Practice Questions - West Virginia General Summative Assessment Grade 8 Science Exam

What relative alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon causes a solar eclipse?

The Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow on Earth's surface Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon The Sun passes between Earth and the Moon The Moon and Earth orbit at right angles to the Sun

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The Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow on Earth's surface

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