What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

Understanding Earth's Rotation, Shadows, and the Moon

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Amelia Wright
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Science, Geography
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4th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The stars moving around the Earth
The Moon blocking the Sun
The Earth rotating on its axis
The Sun orbiting the Earth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do shadows change length throughout the day?
The Earth's rotation
The Moon's orbit
The Sun's position in the sky
The movement of stars
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are shooting stars actually?
Reflections of the Sun
Comets passing by Earth
Space rocks burning in the atmosphere
Stars moving quickly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Moon orbit the Earth instead of the other way around?
The Moon is larger than the Earth
The Earth has more mass than the Moon
The Moon is closer to the Sun
The Earth's atmosphere pulls the Moon
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is moonlight?
Artificial light from Earth
Light from stars reflected by the Moon
Sunlight reflected off the Moon
Light produced by the Moon
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the different phases of the Moon?
The Moon changing shape
The Earth's shadow on the Moon
The Moon's position in its orbit around Earth
The Sun's light intensity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
One year
One day
One week
One month
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the sky always black on the Moon?
The Moon is too far from the Sun
There is no atmosphere to scatter sunlight
The Moon absorbs all light
The Moon is always in Earth's shadow
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason there is no life on the Moon?
It is too far from the Sun
It is too cold
There is no atmosphere
It is always dark
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of spacesuits for astronauts on the Moon?
To protect from meteorites
To provide oxygen for breathing
To keep them warm
To help them walk on the Moon
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