Day and Night Quiz

What causes day and night?

• The moon moving around the Earth

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The sun moving around the Earth

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What is the sun?

• A planet

• A star

• A moon

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Why does the moon shine at night?

• It produces its own light

• It reflects light from the sun

• It reflects light from the stars

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What can you see in the sky during the daytime if it is not cloudy?

• Stars

• The moon

• The sun

Why is it warmer during the day than at night?

• The moon is closer to the Earth

• The Earth moves closer to the sun

• The sun provides light and warmth

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What phase of the moon is visible when it is a full circle?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Quarter Moon

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During which part of the day can you see your shadow outside?

• Nighttime

• Daytime

• You cannot see your shadow at any time

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What is the name of the star closest to the Earth?

• Alpha Centauri

• Sirius

• The Sun