Day and Night: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 2 Science Students

Question 1

Which part of the Earth is facing the Sun during the daytime?

Accepted Answer

The side that is facing the east

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The side that is facing the west

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The side that is facing the north

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The side that is facing the south

Question 2

When is the Sun highest in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Midday

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Sunrise

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Sunset

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Midnight

Question 3

What happens to the side of the Earth that is not facing the Sun?

Accepted Answer

It is nighttime on that side.

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It is daytime on that side.

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It is raining on that side.

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It is windy on that side.

Question 4

Why is it important to know about day and night?

Accepted Answer

So we can plan when to go to bed and wake up

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So we can enjoy the beauty of nature

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So we can predict when it will rain or snow

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So we can grow food

Question 5

What makes it daytime and nighttime?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spinning around itself

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The Sun going around the Earth

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The Moon blocking the Sun

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Clouds covering the Sun

Question 6

When is it nighttime in your city?

Accepted Answer

When the Sun is not shining on your city

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When the Sun is shining on your city

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When the Moon is full

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When there is a rainstorm

Question 7

At night, where does the Sun go?

Accepted Answer

It moves to the other side of the Earth

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It vanishes

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It changes into the Moon

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It bursts

Question 8

At night, what do you see in the sky?

Accepted Answer

The stars

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Nothing

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The planets

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The clouds

Question 9

The opposite of night is:

Accepted Answer

Day

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Morning

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Evening

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Afternoon

Question 10

When one side of the Earth is facing the Sun, what happens to the other side?

Accepted Answer

It becomes nighttime

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It becomes daytime

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It has a full moon

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Nothing happens

Question 11

How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of daytime and nighttime during different seasons?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's tilt makes days longer in summer and shorter in winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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The Earth's tilt makes days shorter in summer and longer in winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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The Earth's tilt has no effect on the length of daytime and nighttime.

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The Earth's tilt only affects the length of daytime and nighttime at the poles.

Question 12

When the sun is up in the sky, what time of day is it?

Accepted Answer

Daytime

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Night-time

Question 13

What do we usually do when it's night-time?

Accepted Answer

Sleep

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Go to school

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Play outside

Question 14

Which animal is most likely to be active when it's dark outside?

Accepted Answer

Cat

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Bird

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Fish

Question 15

As the Earth spins, what happens to the part that's facing away from the sun?

Accepted Answer

It becomes dark

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It stays lit up

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It disappears

Question 16

Which tool can we use to find out what time it is?

Accepted Answer

A clock

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A compass

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A thermometer

Question 17

What makes it day and night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spinning like a top

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The Sun going around the Earth

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The Moon getting in the way of the Sun

Question 18

When is it light outside in the UK?

Accepted Answer

When the Sun is shining on the UK

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When the Moon is shining on the UK

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When the Earth is facing away from the Sun

Question 19

What does the spinning of the Earth make?

Accepted Answer

Day and night

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The seasons

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The waves in the ocean

Question 20

Which part of the Earth is dark when it is light outside in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The side not facing the Sun

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The side facing the Sun

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The side facing the Moon

Question 21

What is the opposite of the sunrise?

Accepted Answer

Sunset

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Moonrise

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Afternoon

Question 22

How long does it take for the Earth to spin once?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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365 days

Question 23

What happens when the Sun is highest in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Midday

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Sunrise

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Sunset

Question 24

Why do different countries have different times?

Accepted Answer

Because the Earth spins like a top, and different parts face the sun at different times, causing day and night.

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Because the sun is closer to some countries than others.

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Because some countries have more daylight saving time than others.

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Because the Earth's axis is tilted.

Question 25

What causes day and night on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spinning like a spinning top

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The Earth moving around the Sun

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The Moon moving around the Earth

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The Sun spinning like a spinning top

Question 26

Why do we have day and night?

Accepted Answer

Because the Earth spins like a top

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Because the moon goes around the Earth

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Because the sun goes around the Earth

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Because the stars shine at night

Question 27

When is it night-time in the UK?

Accepted Answer

When the sun is below the ground

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When the sun is up

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When the sun is in the sky

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When the moon is full

Question 28

What is a typical activity that people do at night?

Accepted Answer

Go to sleep

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Go to school

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Go to the park

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Eat breakfast

Question 29

Why do plants need sunlight?

Accepted Answer

To grow

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To drink

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To eat

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To protect themselves

Question 30

Which animal is awake at night?

Accepted Answer

Bat

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Dog

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Cat

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Horse

Question 31

How can we tell the time at night?

Accepted Answer

By using a clock

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By looking at the moon

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By counting the stars

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By smelling the flowers

Question 32

What is a summer solstice?

Accepted Answer

The longest day of the year

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The shortest day of the year

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The cloudiest day of the year

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The warmest day of the year

Question 33

How does the Earth's tilt affect the time we spend in daylight and darkness?

Accepted Answer

It makes days longer in summer and shorter in winter.

Answer

It makes days shorter in summer and longer in winter.

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It doesn't change the length of day and night.

Question 34

When it gets dark outside, what do we usually do?

Accepted Answer

Go to sleep

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Go to the park

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Eat breakfast

Question 35

What makes day and night happen?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spinning like a top

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The Sun moving around the Earth

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Clouds covering the Sun

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Stars shining in the sky

Question 36

When is it daytime in our country?

Accepted Answer

When the Sun is shining on our country

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When our country is facing away from the Sun

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When we can see the Moon clearly

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When we can see lots of stars

Question 37

At the same time it is daytime in our country, which part of the Earth is dark?

Accepted Answer

The part of the Earth facing away from the Sun

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The part of the Earth facing towards the Sun

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The North Pole

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The South Pole

Question 38

What happens when the Earth spins all the way around once?

Accepted Answer

It is daytime in one half of the Earth and nighttime in the other half

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It is daytime everywhere on Earth

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It is nighttime everywhere on Earth

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It is dawn or dusk everywhere on Earth

Question 39

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?

Accepted Answer

The Moon spins around itself at the same speed that it orbits the Earth

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The Moon doesn't spin around itself

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The Moon doesn't have an axis

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The Moon orbits the Earth very quickly

Question 40

What makes the Sun look like it rises and sets?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spinning like a top

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The Sun moving around the Earth

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Clouds and weather changing

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The Moon moving around the Earth

Question 41

True or False: It is always daytime on the side of the Earth facing the Sun.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 42

Which animal below likes the night-time the most?

Accepted Answer

Owls

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Rabbits

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Squirrels

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Lions

Question 43

What do plants do during the day?

Accepted Answer

Making food from sunlight

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Breathing in air

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Growing new roots

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Losing water

Question 44

When is it daytime?

Accepted Answer

When the side of the Earth we're on is facing the Sun

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When the whole Earth is dark

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When the side of the Earth we're on is facing away from the Sun

Question 45

When is it nighttime?

Accepted Answer

When the side of the Earth we're on is facing away from the Sun

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When the whole Earth is lit up

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When the side of the Earth we're on is facing the Sun

Question 46

How long does it take for the Earth to spin once?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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36 hours

Question 47

Which of these is a good daytime activity?

Accepted Answer

Playing outside

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Sleeping

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Watching TV

Question 48

Which animal is awake at night?

Accepted Answer

Owl

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Lion

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Dolphin

Question 49

What do plants need during the day?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Water

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Oxygen

Question 50

What makes day and night happen on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spinning on its axis

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The Moon going around the Earth

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The Earth moving around the Sun

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The Sun going around the Earth

Question 51

Which of these is a good thing to do during the daytime?

Accepted Answer

Play outdoors

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Watch TV inside

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Sleep in bed

Question 52

How many hours are there in a complete day?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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18 hours

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30 hours

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12 hours

Question 53

What is the effect of the Earth's spinning?

Accepted Answer

Day and night

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The phases of the moon

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The tides in the ocean

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Different seasons

Question 54

What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Earth into two halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 55

Which animal is most likely to be awake and active at night?

Accepted Answer

Owl

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Cat

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Dog

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Horse

Question 56

When the sun first appears in the sky, it's called:

Accepted Answer

Sunrise

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Noon

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Midnight

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Sunset