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Find the Matching Definition to the Vocabulary Term

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Find the matching definition to the vocabulary term.

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

Correct Answer:

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