Day/Night/Shadows Quiz

How does the position of the Sun change throughout the day?

• The position of the Sun changes from north to south as the Earth rotates.

• The position of the Sun changes from east to west as the Earth rotates.

• The position of the Sun remains constant throughout the day.

• The position of the Sun changes from west to east as the Earth rotates.

What happens to shadows during the day?

• Shadows remain in the same position throughout the day.

• Shadows change position throughout the day as the Earth rotates and the Sun moves across the sky.

• Shadows disappear completely at noon.

• Shadows only appear in the morning and evening.

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Axis

What is the relationship between the Sun and shadows?

• The Sun has no effect on shadows.

• The position of the Sun determines the length and direction of shadows.

• Shadows are always the same length regardless of the Sun's position.

• Shadows are created only at night.

Why do we have different lengths of day and night throughout the year?

• Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

• Because of the distance from the Sun during different seasons.

• Due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• Because of changes in atmospheric pressure.

What causes day and night?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis.

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun.

• The phases of the Moon.

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on shadows?

• Earth's rotation causes shadows to move as the position of the Sun changes.

• Earth's rotation has no effect on shadows.

• Shadows remain stationary regardless of the Sun's position.

• Shadows only change length but not position due to Earth's rotation.

What is a shadow?

• A shadow is a reflection of an object on a surface.

• A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from a source, like the Sun.

• A shadow is a type of cloud that blocks sunlight.

• A shadow is an optical illusion created by light refraction.

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• One month

• One year

• One week

• One day

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, while revolution is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

• Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Moon.

• Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

• Rotation and revolution are the same processes that describe the Earth's movement.