Day and Night - Earth’s Cycle

Day and Night - Earth’s Cycle

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Interactive Video

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Science, Physics, Geography, Biology

KG - 3rd Grade

Hard

The video explains the phenomenon of day and night on Earth. It begins by questioning why we experience day and night, leading to the explanation that Earth is constantly spinning. As Earth rotates, one side faces the sun, experiencing daylight, while the other side faces away, resulting in night. The video illustrates this cycle, showing how the rotation causes the transition from day to night and back again.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of day and night on Earth?

The Earth's orbit around the Sun

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Moon's phases

The Earth's distance from the Sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't we feel the Earth spinning?

The atmosphere blocks the sensation

The Earth's spin is too slow

We are used to the motion

The Earth's gravity keeps us stable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the side of the Earth that is facing away from the Sun?

It moves closer to the Sun

It experiences night

It becomes warmer

It experiences daylight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Earth's rotation affect the cycle of day and night?

It changes the Earth's orbit

It causes the Earth to tilt

It alternates exposure to sunlight

It affects the Earth's temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sequence of events as the Earth spins?

Day turns to night and then back to day

Night turns to day and then back to night

Day remains constant

Night remains constant