WorksheetsDaytime and Nighttime Sky
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following causes earth to experience day and night?
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Equator
What do you call the imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres?
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Equator
What do you call the movement of the earth as it moves around the sun?
Rotation
Revolution
Axis
Equator
Where does the moon get it’s light?
Sun
Stars
Earth
From itself
How many hours does the earth need to complete one rotation?
12 hours
23 hours
24 hours
48 hours
What do you call groups of stars that seem to make shapes in the sky?
cluster of stars
constantine
constellations
How many days does the earth need to complete one revolution?
2 years
half a year
1 year
3 years
8. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the sun?
The sun is at the center of our solar system.
The sun revolves around the Earth.
The sun is the closest star to Earth.
The earth orbits the sun.
Why do we see the sun in the sky during the daytime?
Because it is a big, glowing ball of fire.
Because it is reflecting light from the moon.
Because it is hiding behind the clouds.
Because it is sleeping at night.
What happens to the stars in the sky during the daytime?
They disappear.
They stay in the sky but we can't see them.
They fall to the ground.
They turn into plantes.
Which of the following natural objects rotates around the earth?
sun
pluto
moon
venus
Why do some stars look bigger and brighter than others?
Because they are closer to us.
Because they are actually bigger and brighter than the other stars.
Because they are made of different materials.
Because they are moving faster.
Why does the moon sometimes look like it changes shape?
Because it is rotating o its axis.
Because it is made of different materials.
Because it is getting bigger and smaller.
Because of the way sunlight is reflecting off of it.
Can we see the sun at night?
Yes
No
Only if it's a full moon
Only if we use a telescope
1Can we see the moon during the daytime?
Yes
No
Only if it's a full moon
Only if we use a telescope
What happens to the sky during a solar eclipse?
The sun disappears.
The moon disappears.
The stars disappear.
The sky turns green.
Why do astronomers use telescopes to study the sky?
To see things that are far too away.
To make the stars look bigger and brigther.
To change the colors of the sky.
To make the sky clearer and easier to see.
During which season does the Earth receive the most amount of sunlight?
spring
autumn
winter
summer
Which of the following is an example of nocturnal animals?
eagle
dog
lion
owl
Which of the following activities should be done in the evening?
sleeping
going to school
drying clothes
playing at the park
