Which option BEST describes the position of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth during the new moon phase and the MOST LIKELY effect of the phase on the petrel? A.

The Sun, the Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, with Earth between the Sun and the Moon. The petrel will be very active because there will be a lot of light reflected by the Moon.

B.

The Sun, the Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, with the Moon between the Sun and Earth. The petrel will be less active because there will not be any light reflected by the Moon.

C.

The Sun, the Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, with the Moon between the Sun and Earth. The petrel will be very active because there will be a lot of light reflected by the Moon.

D.

The Sun, the Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, with Earth between the Sun and the Moon. The petrel will not be very active because there will not be any light reflected by the Moon..