8th grade sun / moon /stars movement

When is it daytime?

• When Earth is away from the sun

• When the moon is visible

• When stars are visible

• When the sun is shining directly on an area

When is it nighttime?

• When the sun is shining directly on an area

• When the sun is not shining directly on an area

• When Earth faces the sun

• When the moon is below the horizon

The length of daytime and nighttime varies depending on what two factors?

• The season and the weather

• The moon’s position and the Earth's distance from the sun

• The Earth’s speed and the length of the day

• The time of year and location on Earth

How does the sun appear to travel across the sky during the day?

• East to west

• North to south

• West to east

• South to north

When is the sun at its highest point?

• Noon

• Morning

• Evening

When do stars shine, and when can you see them?

• They shine only at night

• They shine only during sunrise

• They are always invisible during the day

• They shine day and night, but you can only see them at night

What are constellations?

• Groups of planets

• Clouds in the night sky

• Groups of stars in specific patterns

• Moon phases

Do stars change shape or size?

• Yes, they change every night

• No, the distance between any two stars stays the same

• No, they change only during special seasons

• Yes, they grow larger as they move

How does the moon travel across the sky after sunset?

• It rises in the east and sets in the west

• It rises in the west and sets in the east

When does the moon rise?

• At the same time every day

• Only at night

• At different times during the month, in a regular pattern

• During the daytime