Which statement about solar eclipses is false?

Select one:

a. They occur during the full moon phase.

b. They last only a few minutes.

c. They may be partial or total eclipses.

d. They are rare

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Clara Thomas

Biology

4 July, 07:21

Which statement about solar eclipses is false?

Select one:

a. They occur during the full moon phase.

b. They last only a few minutes.

c. They may be partial or total eclipses.

d. They are rare

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Answers (2)

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Augie · Answer 1

Anwser is B bc they can last way more than a few minutes

General · Answer 2

A solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the Moon which fully or partially blocks sunlight. This occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned. Such alignment coincides with a new moon (indicating the Moon is closest to the ecliptic plane.[1] In a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon. In partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured.

Which statement about solar eclipses is false?Select one:a. They occur during the full moon phase.b. They last only a few minutes.c. They may be partial or total eclipses.d. They are rare

Which statement about solar eclipses is false?

Select one:

a. They occur during the full moon phase.

b. They last only a few minutes.

c. They may be partial or total eclipses.

d. They are rare