If the Moon Were Smaller Than It Is, Total Eclipses

question 31

Multiple Choice

If the moon were smaller than it is, total eclipses of the sun would

• A) never occur.
• B) occur less often than now.
• C) occur as often as now.
• D) occur more often than now.

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