Q3 W9 Friday

What causes day and night?

• The Earth moving around the Sun

• The Sun moving around the Earth

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

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

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 1 week

What happens at sunrise?

• The Sun moves closer to the Earth

• The Earth moves into the Sun's shadow

• The Sun appears to move above the horizon

• The Moon reflects more sunlight

Which direction does the Sun rise from?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What is the main factor that affects the length of shadows?

• The color of the object casting the shadow

• The distance of the object from the Sun

• The angle of the Sun in the sky

• The speed of the Earth's rotation

When are shadows the shortest?

• At sunrise

• At noon

• At sunset

• At midnight

What happens to your shadow as the day progresses from morning to afternoon?

• It gets longer

• It disappears

• It gets shorter

• It stays the same length

Which of the following is NOT a reason why we have day and night?

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The Earth orbits the Sun

• The Sun sets in the west

• The Sun rises in the east