
Yr7 Day and Night Cycle
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the change between day and night on Earth?
Rotation of the Earth
Revolution of the Earth
Tilt of the Earth's axis
Movement of the Moon
Answer explanation
The change between day and night on Earth is caused by the rotation of the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do we call the period when the Earth is facing away from the Sun?
Sunshine
Night time
Daytime
Sunrise
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Night time' because it is the period when the Earth is facing away from the Sun, resulting in darkness.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it daytime in one part of the world while it's nighttime in another?
Because of the Sun's rotation
Because of the Earth's tilt
Because of the Moon's orbit
Because of the clouds
Answer explanation
Because of the Sun's rotation, one part of the world is in daylight while another is in nighttime.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the Sun to appear in the sky during the day?
The Moon
Clouds
The rotation of the Earth
The stars
Answer explanation
The rotation of the Earth causes the Sun to appear in the sky during the day.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun?
It's always daytime
It's always nighttime
It's always autumn
It's always spring
Answer explanation
The side of the Earth facing away from the Sun is always nighttime because it is in the shadow of the Earth, blocking the sunlight.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines when it's daytime or nighttime on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The position of the Moon
The rotation of the Earth
The rotation of the Sun
Answer explanation
The rotation of the Earth determines when it's daytime or nighttime on Earth. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet are exposed to the Sun, causing day and night.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does the Sun appear to rise?
In the evening
In the morning
At midnight
It doesn't rise
Answer explanation
The Sun appears to rise in the morning, as it is the time when it becomes visible above the horizon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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