Sun and Moon

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The movement of the sun around the Earth

• The changing colors of the sky

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Rotation of the Earth on its axis

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How does the position of the sun in the sky change throughout the day?

• The position of the sun changes from east to west throughout the day.

• The position of the sun changes from left to right throughout the day.

• The position of the sun changes from up to down throughout the day.

• The position of the sun changes from north to south throughout the day.

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Why do we have shadows?

• Shadows are caused by the moon's reflection

• Shadows are formed when an object blocks the path of light.

• Shadows are created by the Earth's rotation

• Shadows are a result of the sun's heat

What happens to shadows when the sun moves across the sky?

• The shadow disappears completely.

• The position of the shadow changes.

• The shadow becomes shorter and narrower.

• The shadow becomes longer and wider.

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How does the amount of sunlight change throughout the day?

• It increases in the morning, reaches its peak at noon, and then decreases in the evening.

• It decreases in the morning, stays the same at noon, and then increases in the evening

• It stays the same throughout the day

• It decreases in the morning, reaches its peak at noon, and then increases in the evening

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows?

• The length of shadows depends on the position of the sun.

• Shadows are longer when the sun is directly overhead.

• The length of shadows is determined by the time of day, not the position of the sun.

• The position of the sun has no effect on the length of shadows.

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Why is it warmer during the day than at night?

• Because the atmosphere traps heat during the day.

• Because the moon reflects heat during the night.

• The sun heats up the Earth's surface during the day.

• Because the Earth's core cools down at night.

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How does the sun provide light and heat to the Earth?

• By reflecting light and heat from other stars

• Through the process of photosynthesis in its atmosphere

• By burning coal and releasing energy

• Through the process of nuclear fusion in its core

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What are some activities that we do during the day and at night?

• Watching TV and playing video games

• Some activities that we do during the day and at night are sleeping, eating, working, and exercising.

• Cooking and cleaning

• Swimming and skydiving

How does the moon's position change in the sky throughout the month?

• It changes as it orbits around the Earth

• It disappears completely for a few days

• It stays in the same position all month

• It moves closer to the sun

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