Earth, Sun and Moon

What is the Sun?

• A planet

• A giant lightbulb

• A star

• A moon

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Moon blocking the Sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Sun moving around the Earth

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 365 days

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 1 day

• 7 days

• About 29 days

• 365 days

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is not visible from Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

What is the name of the Moon phase when the whole face of the Moon is lit up?

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• Crescent Moon

• New Moon

• Half Moon

• Full Moon

What tool did people use in the past to tell the time using the Sun?

• Sundial

• Telescope

• Compass

• Thermometer

How does a sundial show the time?

• By making a sound

• By changing colour

• By casting a shadow

• By ringing a bell

Why does the shadow on a sundial move during the day?

• The Sun moves around the Earth

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The Moon blocks the Sun

• The sundial moves

What causes the Moon to shine at night?

• It glows on its own

• It has light bulbs inside

• It uses energy from stars

• It reflects sunlight