The Sun, Moon, and Our Sky Quiz

What causes day and night?

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The Sun moving around the Earth

• The Moon blocking the Sun

• The Earth moving around the Sun

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Which phase of the Moon comes right after the New Moon?

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

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What is the main source of light during the day?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Streetlights

• Stars

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Why do we see shadows during the day?

• Because the Earth blocks sunlight

• Because objects block sunlight

• Because the Moon blocks sunlight

• Because the Sun goes behind the clouds

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What phase of the Moon is seen when the Moon is fully illuminated?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What causes the Moon to appear to change shape in the sky?

• The Moon moving closer and farther from Earth

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's rotation

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

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During which phase of the Moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What happens to your shadow when the Sun is directly overhead?

• It disappears

• It gets longer

• It gets shorter

• It moves to the side

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Why is it warmer during the day and cooler at night?

• Because the Earth is closer to the Sun during the day

• Because the Sun's rays directly hit the Earth during the day

• Because the Moon cools the Earth at night

• Because the Earth stops moving at night

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What is the term for the path the Moon takes around the Earth?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Cycle

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