Question

based on the diagrams, which statement is correct?
diagram 1
sun (circle), earth (circle) with shadow (trapezoid) and moon (circle) in the shadow’s path
diagram 2
sun (circle), moon (circle) with shadow (trapezoid) and earth (circle) in the shadow’s path
options:

• diagram 1 shows a solar eclipse, while diagram 2 shows a lunar eclipse.
• diagram 1 shows a lunar eclipse, while diagram 2 shows a solar eclipse.
• both diagram 1 and diagram 2 show a solar eclipse.
• both diagram 1 and diagram 2 show a lunar eclipse.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement, we analyze the diagrams:

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon (as in Diagram 1: Earth is between Sun and Moon, Moon in Earth's shadow).
• A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth (as in Diagram 2: Moon is between Sun and Earth, Earth in Moon's shadow).

So Diagram 1 shows a lunar eclipse, and Diagram 2 shows a solar eclipse.

Answer:

B. Diagram 1 shows a lunar eclipse, while diagram 2 shows a solar eclipse.