Earth, Moon & Sun

Earth's rotation causes

• Day and night

• Solar eclipse

• The seasons to change

• The moon to appear as different shapes

Every day the sun appears to

• Rise in the west and set in the east

• Rise in the east and set in west

• Rise in the north and set in the south

• Rise in the south and set in the north

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Why does the moon appear to shine in the night sky?

• The moon makes its own light.

• The moon reflects the sun's light.

• The moon lights up when it becomes dark.

• The moon reflects the Earth's light.

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Why does the moon appear to be larger than the stars?

• The moon is larger than the stars.

• The moon is brighter than the stars.

• The moon is closer to Earth than the stars.

• The moon is the largest of all stars.

What is the sun?

• The sun is a planet.

• The sun is a star.

• The sun is a constellation.

• The sun is a satellite.

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What is the moon?

• A constellation

• A large star

• A satellite

• A planet

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How long does it take for the Earth to travel once around the Sun.

• 12 months

• 28 Days

• 24 hours

• 4 weeks

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How long does it take the Moon to travel once around the Earth?

• 12 months

• 28 days

• 24 hours

• 15 days

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Why does the Moon seem to change?

• Because the cheese melts and comes back.

• Because we only see the part of the Moon that is lit by the sun.

• Because sometimes it is cloudy.

• Because it is sunny.

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If you were standing near a tree, when would the shadow be shortest?

• Midday

• Sunset

• Sunrise

• Night

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