Question

During a sunny afternoon, the sun suddenly seems much less bright than usual. The daylight seems much less intense, as if there is a dense cloud cover, but there are no clouds in the sky. After about a half hour, everything seems normal again. Which claim about the temporary decrease in light can be supported by the evidence.ResponsesAThe moon was passing between the sun and Earth.The moon was passing between the sun and Earth.BAn airplane was flying overhead and blocked the light from the sun.An airplane was flying overhead and blocked the light from the sun.CThere are variations in the amount of light produced by the sun.There are variations in the amount of light produced by the sun.DA sudden change in temperature increased the density of the atmosphere.

Answer 1

Based on the scenario described, the most supported claim is:

A. The moon was passing between the sun and Earth.

The scenario resembles a solar eclipse, where the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, causing a temporary decrease in sunlight. The other options do not logically explain a sudden, temporary decrease in light intensity in the absence of any clouds. An airplane would not block sunlight for an extended period, variations in the sun's output do not happen on such short timescales, and a sudden change in temperature in the atmosphere is not likely to cause a immediate dramatic decrease in light intensity.