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What is the main reason Earth experiences day and night?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Sun moves around the Earth.

• The Moon blocks the Sun's light.

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

• The Sun is orbiting the Earth.

• The Earth is rotating on its axis.

• The Moon is moving in front of the Sun.

• The stars are moving around the Earth.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 365 days

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Explain how the position of shadows changes throughout the day.

• Shadows remain the same length all day.

• Shadows are longest at noon.

• Shadows change length and direction as the Sun appears to move across the sky.

• Shadows disappear at night.

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Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars in the sky?

• The Sun is larger than all other stars.

• The Sun is closer to Earth than other stars.

• The Sun is the only star that emits light.

• The Sun is moving faster than other stars.

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Support an argument for why stars other than the Sun appear dimmer in the night sky.

• They are smaller than the Sun.

• They are farther away from Earth than the Sun.

• They do not emit as much light as the Sun.

• They are blocked by the Moon.

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Which of the following objects is not part of the Solar System?

• Sun

• Moon

• Asteroid

• Galaxy

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Identify Earth's position in the Solar System.

• First planet from the Sun

• Second planet from the Sun

• Third planet from the Sun

• Fourth planet from the Sun

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Distinguish between a comet and an asteroid.

• Comets are made of rock, while asteroids are made of ice.

• Comets have tails when near the Sun, while asteroids do not.

• Asteroids orbit the Sun, while comets do not.

• Comets are larger than asteroids.

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Sun, planets, and moons in the Solar System?

• Moons orbit planets, and planets orbit the Sun.

• Planets orbit moons, and moons orbit the Sun.

• The Sun orbits planets, and planets orbit moons.

• Moons and planets orbit each other.

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