Match the descriptions to the correct term/phrase. (4 points)

Question

The dark central area of a shadow cast by the Earth or the moon.
The lighter outside area of a shadow cast by the Earth or the moon.
When the moon is between the Earth and sun, and the moon totally blocks the sun for an area on Earth.
When the Earth is between the moon and sun, and the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.
:: Preumbra
•: solar eclipse
:: Umbra
:: Lunar Eclipse

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches for the descriptions:

1. The dark central area of a shadow cast by the Earth or the moon.

   • Umbra

2. The lighter outside area of a shadow cast by the Earth or the moon.

   • Penumbra

3. When the moon is between the Earth and sun, and the moon totally blocks the sun for an area on Earth.

   • Solar Eclipse

4. When the Earth is between the moon and sun, and the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

   • Lunar Eclipse

So, the matched terms are:

• Umbra: The dark central area of a shadow cast by the Earth or the moon.
• Penumbra: The lighter outside area of a shadow cast by the Earth or the moon.
• Solar Eclipse: When the moon is between the Earth and sun, and the moon totally blocks the sun for an area on Earth.
• Lunar Eclipse: When the Earth is between the moon and sun, and the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.