What Is the Cause of an Annular Eclipse

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Multiple Choice

What is the cause of an annular eclipse?

• A) Earth's position in its orbit is near aphelion, its farthest point from the Sun.
• B) Earth's position in its orbit is near perihelion, its nearest point to the Sun.
• C) The Moon's position in its orbit is near apogee, its farthest point from Earth.
• D) The Moon's position in its orbit is near perigee, its nearest point to Earth.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated on the certificate, which is the minimum amount the security can be sold for upon initial offering.

Stated Value

The amount per share assigned by the board of directors to no-par value stock.

Per Share Value

The financial value of a single share of a company's stock, representing a fraction of the corporation's assets and earnings per share.

Market Value

The prevailing market rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale.