Question

1. when the moon is directly in between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow on certain spots of the planet, we call this:

○ total solar eclipse
○ lunar eclipse
○ new moon
○ a full moon

Explanation:

• A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth's surface.
• A lunar eclipse happens when Earth is between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
• A new moon is the lunar phase where the Moon is aligned with the Sun but does not always produce an eclipse.
• A full moon is when the Moon is opposite the Sun relative to Earth, fully illuminated.

The scenario describes the Moon blocking the Sun and casting a shadow on Earth, which matches a total solar eclipse.

Answer:

Total Solar Eclipse