A Partial Lunar Eclipse Occurs When

question 29

Multiple Choice

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when:

• A) the Sun appears to go behind the Moon.
• B) the Moon passes through part of Earth's shadow.
• C) the Moon shadows part of the Sun.
• D) Earth passes through part of the Moon's shadow.

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Definitions:

Embedded

Placed or fixed deeply and firmly within a surrounding mass.

Matrix

(1) In cell biology, the interior of the compartment enclosed by the inner mitochondrial membrane. (2) In zoology, nonliving material secreted by and surrounding connective tissue cells; contains a network of microscopic fibers.

Fibers

Stringy structures in plants that give strength and support; also refers to dietary material containing substances such as cellulose.

Squamous

Referring to flat, scale-like cells that make up the outer layer of the skin and some internal organs.