The Night Sky Quiz 1 & 2

Which can we see in the daytime sky?

• The moon and the sun

• The sun and many stars

• Many stars and the moon

Look at these Pictures. Which shows a nightime sky?

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Which is true?

• There are fewer than 100 stars in the sky.

• Scientists can easily count all the stars in the sky.

• There are more stars in the sky than we can easily count.

How does the sun compare to other stars in the solar system?

• It is a very small star.

• It is a medium-sized star.

• It is the brightest star.

How often does the moon appear to change?

• from night to night

• once each month

• a few times a year

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What causes the moon to appear to change its shape?

• The moon gives off different amounts of light.

• Earth moves between the sun and the moon at different places.

• The sun moves closer to the moon on some nights.

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Ana wants to find out how the moon changes. How often should she look at the moon?

• one time a year

• every few months

• each night

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What is the most useful way to learn how the moon changes?

• Look at the moon's shape each night.

• Find out how far the moon is from Earth.

• Compare the brightness of the moon to the sun.

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