1. What causes the Sun to be visible during the day but not at night?

The rotation of the Earth on its axis

The Moon blocks the Sun during the night

Leonardo is looking out of his window at night and notices he can see the Moon and stars, but not the Sun. Why is this?

the Sun is below the horizon during the night

the Moon and stars are brighter than the Sun at night

the Sun is covered by clouds at night

the Sun turns off its light at night

Match each activity with what it helps model using a globe and flashlight.

showing how the Earth's rotation causes different parts to experience daylight and darkness

demonstrating the phases of the moon

illustrating the Earth's revolution around the sun

showing how seasons change throughout the year

Match the following statements with the correct explanation for why the Sun seems to move across the sky from east to west:

the Earth rotates from west to east

the Earth rotates from east to west

Match each ancient artifact with what it was used to show about the sky.

The patterns and movements of celestial bodies

The temperature of the atmosphere

The color of the sky during sunset

Match the types of questions scientists ask about ancient artifacts with their descriptions.

They ask about the age, origin, and purpose of the artifacts.

They only ask about the color of the artifacts.

They focus solely on the material used to make the artifacts.

They are interested only in the location where the artifacts were found.

Comparing constellations on artifacts can help scientists by .

Identifying historical connections

Predicting future astronomical even

Determining the age of the universe

Locating new planets in the solar s

Match each quality with the type of scientific explanation it describes.

It is based on evidence and can be tested.

It ignores existing scientific knowledge.

It cannot be repeated or verified.

Jefferson notices that sometimes the Sun is up, but other times it isn’t. He wonders why this happens. The answer is .

the Earth rotates, causing day and night

clouds cover the Sun completely

the Moon blocks the Sun every day

Why does the Sun appear and disappear from view according to the passage?

Because the Sun moves around the Earth

Because the Sun turns off at night

Match the following statements with the evidence they provide about Earth, as described in the passage.

The passage mentions day and night cycles as evidence of Earth's constant spinning.

The passage states that Earth is the only planet with life.

The passage describes Earth's gravity keeping everything on the ground.

The passage explains that Earth is the largest planet in the solar system.

Match each phenomenon with what it causes.

The orbit of the Earth around the Sun