Sun, Stars, and Shadows Quiz

What is the primary reason the Sun appears brighter than other stars in the sky?

• The Sun is larger than all other stars.

• The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.

• The Sun emits more light than other stars.

• The Sun is the only star in our solar system.

Which of the following best explains why stars appear to move across the night sky?

• The stars are moving rapidly through space.

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The stars are changing their positions.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Why do shadows change length throughout the day?

• The Sun changes its brightness.

• The Earth rotates, changing the Sun's position in the sky.

• The Moon blocks the Sun at different times.

• Clouds cover the Sun at different times.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What causes the seasonal appearance of certain stars in the night sky?

• The stars change their brightness.

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• The stars move closer to Earth during certain seasons.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How does the length of a shadow at noon compare to the length of a shadow in the early morning?

• Shadows are longer at noon.

• Shadows are shorter at noon.

• Shadows are the same length at both times.

• Shadows do not exist at noon.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Which of the following is true about the apparent brightness of stars?

• It depends only on the size of the star.

• It depends on both the distance from Earth and the star's actual brightness.

• It depends only on the distance from Earth.

• It depends only on the star's actual brightness.

What pattern do we observe in the direction of shadows throughout the day?

• Shadows always point north.

• Shadows move in a circle.

• Shadows change direction as the Sun moves across the sky.

• Shadows do not change direction.

Why do we experience day and night on Earth?

• The Sun turns on and off.

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Moon blocks the Sun at night.

• The Sun moves around the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following best describes why some stars are visible only during certain seasons?

• The stars change their brightness.

• The Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun.

• The stars move closer to Earth during certain seasons.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What happens to the length of shadows as the Sun sets?

• Shadows become shorter.

• Shadows become longer.

• Shadows disappear completely.

• Shadows remain the same length.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2