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Why does the Moon shine Brightly at night?

• It is like the Sun.
• It reflects light from the Sun.
• Light from the stars make it look like it is shining.
• Light from Earth make it shine.

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There are always 24 hrs in each day. Why is this true?

• Earth always rotates at the same speed.
• The Sun is at the center of the Solar System.
• The Moon always has the same side facing Earth.
• Earth tilts on its axis.

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun during the months of June,July, and August.What season would be occurring?

• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer

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Which of the following best explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky every day?

• The Sun orbits around Earth.
• Earth rotates on its axis.
• Earth orbits around the Sun.
• The Sun rotates on its axis.

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Seasons are caused by the _______.

• position of the Moon.
• distance of Earth from the Sun.
• tilt of the Earth as it moves around the Sun.
• Sun getting warmer and colder.

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The time between today's sunrise and tomorrow's sunrise would be about__________. 

• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 36 hours
• 48 hours

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The time it takes Earth to make one revolution around the Sun is about one _____________.

• season
• day
• month
• year

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Sun appears to rise in the__________and set in the ________.

• West, East

• East, East

• East, West

• West, West

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At what time of the day will a shadow of a lamppost be the shortest?

• 8 AM

• 12 PM

• 6 PM

• 2 AM

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Which force keeps the planets orbiting the Sun?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Wind

• Electricity

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