Sky Science

When could you see a solar eclipse?

• When the moon comes between the earth and the sun

• When the earth comes between the moon and the sun

• When the sun comes between the earth and the moon

• When the sun completely blocks out the moon.

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Which celestial bodies emit light?

• The moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

• Saturn and its rings

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At what time of the day would the sun cast the shortest shadow?

• Any cloudy day

• Noon

• 10:00 am

• 4:00 pm

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What is the main reason we have four seasons?

• The earth is tilted on its axis.

• The earth revolves on its axis.

• The earth is closer to the sun in the summer.

• The days are shorter in the winter

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What do you call the science of studying space?

• astrology

• astronomy

• physics

• chemistry

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What do you call the science of studying space?

• astrology

• astronomy

• physics

• chemistry

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What is the name of our galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Whirlpool

• Sombrero

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

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What is special about the vernal equinox?

• The days are finally getting longer.

• The days are longer than the nights.

• The nights are longer than the days.

• The days and nights are equal length.

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The summer solstice is

• The hottest day of the year

• The coldest day of the year

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day of the year

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