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The sun and moon are very different sizes, but often appear to be the same size. During a solar eclipse, our tiny moon can totally block the giant sun because of

A)
the dark side of the moon facing Earth.
Eliminate

B)
the large shadow Earth casts on the sun.

C)
their differing distances from the Earth.

D)
the reflection of light waves from the sun.

Question

will medal and fan
The sun and moon are very different sizes, but often appear to be the same size. During a solar eclipse, our tiny moon can totally block the giant sun because of 

 
A)
  the dark side of the moon facing Earth.   
Eliminate   
 
  
B)
  the large shadow Earth casts on the sun.   

 
  
C)
  their differing distances from the Earth.   

 
  
D)
  the reflection of light waves from the sun.