When we see a half Moon in the sky, the lines between Earth, Moon, and Sun
A)are equal in length.
B)are parallel to one another.
C)form a right triangle.
D)all of the above

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When we see a half Moon in the sky, the lines between Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right triangle. The line between Earth and Moon is the hypotenuse, and the lines between Earth and Sun and Moon and Sun are the adjacent and opposite sides, respectively. Therefore, the lines are not equal in length or parallel to one another.

When We See a Half Moon in the Sky, the Lines