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Day and night

Quiz by Ina Bridges

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What causes day and night on Earth?
    The tilt of the Earth's axis
    The Earth's distance from the Sun
    The phases of the Moon
    The rotation of the Earth on its axis
    30s
  • Q2
    What happens during the day?
    It is always cold
    The stars are visible
    The Moon is visible
    The Sun is shining and the sky is bright
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following describes what happens at night?
    All animals go to sleep
    The Earth stops spinning
    The Sun sets and the Moon rises
    The Sun gets closer to the Earth
    30s
  • Q4
    How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?
    About 24 hours
    About 7 days
    About 12 hours
    About 30 days
    30s
  • Q5
    What part of the Earth experiences day while the other part experiences night?
    The equator experiences day, the poles experience night
    The side facing the Sun experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night
    All parts of the Earth experience day at the same time
    The top half experiences day, the bottom half experiences night
    30s
  • Q6
    Why do we have different lengths of day and night throughout the year?
    The distance of the Earth from the Sun changes
    The tilt of the Earth's axis causes changes in sunlight exposure
    Only certain areas of the Earth have daylight
    The rotation speed of the Earth changes
    30s
  • Q7
    What event marks the transition from day to night?
    The equinox
    The full moon
    The sunset
    The sunrise
    30s
  • Q8
    What phenomenon occurs due to the Earth's rotation that affects our daily activities?
    The tides of the ocean
    The changing seasons
    The cycle of day and night
    The position of the stars
    30s
  • Q9
    What happens to the Sun as it moves across the sky during the day?
    It disappears and reappears
    It changes color dramatically
    It moves straight up into the sky
    It appears to rise in the east and set in the west
    30s
  • Q10
    How do we know it is daytime in a specific location on Earth?
    Stars are shining brightly
    It is raining heavily
    It feels colder than usual
    It is bright and the Sun is visible in the sky
    30s

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