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GCSE Astronomy — Mid Year Test Spring 2010 Model Answers

 

 

 

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Q2

   (a)             The diagram shows the relative positions of the Sun and Earth

(not to scale)

 

 

L

S

On the diagram show the position of the Moon during

a lunar eclipse (use the letter L)

a solar eclipse (use the letter S)

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(b)  What is the phase of the Moon during

a lunar eclipse

Full

a solar eclipse

New

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(c)              Describe the appearance of the Moon during a total lunar eclipse

A darkened reddish orange colour

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