Why Is the Moon Still Visible During a Full Lunar

question 94

Multiple Choice

Why is the Moon still visible during a full lunar eclipse?

• A)Earth's atmosphere acts as a lens that refracts light into the shadowed region.
• B)There is a minor component of phosphorescent minerals distributed fairly evenly on the lunar surface.
• C)The Moon's thin atmosphere acts as a mirror,reflecting light being cast from neighboring stars.
• D)Background microwave radiation becomes excited during the lunar eclipse,and shifts towards visual light,which then slightly illuminates the eclipsed moon.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Meat Powder

In the context of classical conditioning, a substance used by Ivan Pavlov in experiments that triggered salivation in dogs, serving as an unconditioned stimulus.

Salivate

The process of producing saliva in the mouth, often as a response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a natural, reflexive response without the need for prior conditioning.