Earth's Place in Space

What happens as the sun gets lower in the sky?

• Shadows get longer.

• Shadows don't change.

• Shadows get shorter.

• Ms. Brady twirls in the park.

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Why do we have day and night on Earth?

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis

• Because the sun hides behind clouds

• Because the moon blocks the sun

• Because Earth revolves around the sun

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How do astronomers use constellations?

• To remind them of history

• To help them tell stories

• To help them find dimmer stars more easily

• To entertain themselves at parties

Which of these is NOT a reason some stars look brighter than others?

• Stars that are closer to Earth look brighter.

• Stars that are bigger look brighter.

• Some stars are dirty and need to be cleaned off.

• Stars with a higher true brightness look brighter.

What causes seasons on Earth?

• Earth's rotation on its axis causes the seasons.

• Earth's orbit around the sun causes the seasons.

• The moon causes the seasons.

• Bright stars cause the seasons.

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The star that looks brightest seen from Earth is:

• Sirius B

• Betelgeuse

• The Sun

• Rigel

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We can't feel the Earth rotating because

• We are rotating with the Earth

• There isn't any wind in space

• Earth rotates really slowly

• Air is soft and keeps us cushioned

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Shadows change position and size during the day because

• The Earth rotates and changes the angle of the sun.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

• They get tired and want to go to bed.

• The moon changes position.

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A box sitting still on a table is an example of

• balanced forces

• unbalanced forces

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A toy car being pushed along the ground is an example of

• balanced forces

• unbalanced forces

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