Day & Night

Open Ended

What happens if a thick, dark cloud covers the sky all day long? How would people know when it's time for the different prayers?

Open Ended

Explain why do we have both day and night?

Multiple Choice

How does the cycle of light and darkness on Earth relate to its rotation?

• It is caused by Earth's rotation on its axis

• It is caused by Earth's revolution around the Sun

• It is caused by Earth's tilt

• It is caused by Earth's orbit

Open Ended

Why do you think one side of the earth appears dark and the other side appears light? Explain why do you think it happens.

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason Earth experiences day and night?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's distance from the Sun

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Earth's rotation are correct?

• Earth spins at over 1,000 mph at the equator

• Earth spins clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole

• Earth completes one rotation in 24 hours

• Earth's rotation causes day and night

Open Ended

Predict what would happen if Earth's rotation suddenly slowed down.

Open Ended

If you were standing on the side of the Earth facing the Sun, would it be day or night for you? Why?