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Find the Matching Definition to the Vocabulary Term

Question 42

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Find the matching definition to the vocabulary term.

Premises:
The two points at which the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic
The closest point in the Moon's orbit
The orbital period with respect to the stars of about 27 days
The illuminated portion of the Moon increases
A completely eclipsed moon
The illuminated portion of the Moon decreases
The region of partial shadow where sunlight is dimmed
A complete cycle of lunar phases of 29.53 days
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit
The region of total shadow
Responses:
umbra
waxes
penumbra
apogee
synodic period
sidereal period
perigee
nodes
totality
wanes

Correct Answer:

The two points at which the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic
The closest point in the Moon's orbit
The orbital period with respect to the stars of about 27 days
The illuminated portion of the Moon increases
A completely eclipsed moon
The illuminated portion of the Moon decreases
The region of partial shadow where sunlight is dimmed
A complete cycle of lunar phases of 29.53 days
The farthest point in the Moon's orbit
The region of total shadow
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