Sun Moon and Earth

What is a moon phase?

• When the moon orbits.

• When the moon reflects light.

• Different ways the moon looks.

• The distance between the moon and Sun.

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A constellation is a picture or pattern of stars.

• True

• False

What would be the best tool to see how shadows change during the day?

• Timer

• Clock

• Sundial

• Sunglasses

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What time of day is your shadow the shortest?

• Morning

• Noon

• Evening

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The sun is the biggest and brightest star in our universe.

• True

• False

What characteristics describe the brightness of a star?

• The shape and color of the star.

• The name of the star

• The size and the distance of the star.

In the morning, your shadow is __________________.

• the shortest

• the longest

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Dan says the sun is the biggest and brightest star. Sam says the sun appears to be the biggest and brightest because it is closest to the Earth. Who is correct?

• Dan

• Sam

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?

• 1 month

• 1 day

• 1 year

• 1 week

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Why does the moon shine?

• It is made of hot gases.

• It is close to the sun.

• It reflects the light from the sun.

• The craters give off light.

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