Solar Practice Lesson 2 Check: Day & Night

What is the main focus of Lesson 2?

• The water cycle

• The causes of day and night

• The phases of the moon

• The types of clouds

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Why is the sky dark at night?

• Because the sun is on the other side of the Earth

• Because the moon blocks the sun

• Because the stars are not shining

• Because it is covered by clouds

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What does a lamp represent in a model to explain day and night?

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• The Stars

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What does a globe represent in a model to explain day and night?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The Stars

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What is the "rod" through the middle of many globes called?

• The globe's pole

• The Earth's axis

• The globe's handle

• The Earth's core

What movement of a globe would represent the Earth's rotation?

• Moving the globe up and down

• Spinning the globe on the table

• Shaking the globe

• Tilting the globe

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What does the term "rotation" refer to in science?

• Moving in a straight line

• Shaking back and forth

• Spinning around an axis

• Pulling towards the center

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth rotating on its axis

• The Earth orbiting around the sun

• The moon blocking the sun's light

• The sun moving around the Earth

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

Why does the Earth experience day and night?

• A. The rotation on its axis

• B. The revolution on its axis

• C. The movement of the sun

• D. The movement of the planets