What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

Understanding Earth's Rotation, Shadows, and the Moon

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4th - 8th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The stars moving around the Earth
The Moon blocking the Sun
The Earth rotating on its axis
The Sun orbiting the Earth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do shadows change length throughout the day?
The Earth's rotation
The Moon's orbit
The Sun's position in the sky
The movement of stars
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are shooting stars actually?
Reflections of the Sun
Comets passing by Earth
Space rocks burning in the atmosphere
Stars moving quickly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Moon orbit the Earth instead of the other way around?
The Moon is larger than the Earth
The Earth has more mass than the Moon
The Moon is closer to the Sun
The Earth's atmosphere pulls the Moon
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is moonlight?
Artificial light from Earth
Light from stars reflected by the Moon
Sunlight reflected off the Moon
Light produced by the Moon
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the different phases of the Moon?
The Moon changing shape
The Earth's shadow on the Moon
The Moon's position in its orbit around Earth
The Sun's light intensity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
One year
One day
One week
One month
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