Day and Night: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

What is the name of the star located at the center of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Sun

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Earth

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Moon

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Mars

Question 2

What is the primary reason why we experience day and night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's rotation

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The Sun's rotation

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The Moon's rotation

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun

Question 3

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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North Pole

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 4

When does the Northern Hemisphere experience its longest day?

Accepted Answer

June 21st

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December 21st

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March 20th

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September 22nd

Question 5

Which of the following tools CANNOT be used to measure the Sun's position in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Sundial

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Astrolabe

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Quadrant

Question 6

Why do we experience day and night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth rotates on its own axis

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The Sun moves around the Earth

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The Moon blocks the Sun's light

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The clouds cover the Sun

Question 7

What happens when the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere

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Winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere

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Spring and autumn in both hemispheres

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Summer in both hemispheres

Question 8

What imaginary line divides the Earth into two equal halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 9

When is the Sun highest in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Noon

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Dawn

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Dusk

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Midnight

Question 10

Which of these does NOT affect the length of day and night?

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Weather conditions

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Season

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Latitude

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Time of year

Question 11

True or False: The Earth spins from west to east.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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365 days

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365.25 days

Question 13

What is one result of the Earth's rotation?

Accepted Answer

The formation of day and night

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The change in seasons

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The movement of the tides

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The Earth's gravity

Question 14

What is the main reason we have day and night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spins on its axis.

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The Moon blocks the Sun's light.

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The Sun moves around the Earth.

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The clouds cover the Sun.

Question 15

Why is it dark at night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth blocks the Sun's light.

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The Sun is too far away to reach us.

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The Moon blocks the Sun's light.

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The clouds block the Sun's light.

Question 16

Why do shadows change length throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

The Earth spins on its axis.

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The Sun moves around the Earth.

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The Moon's position changes.

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The clouds block the Sun differently.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Earth's rotation?

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes

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Day and night

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Seasons

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Shadows

Question 18

Which of these does NOT affect how long day and night are?

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The Moon's orbit

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The season

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How far north or south you are

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The tilt of the Earth

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a result of the Earth's rotation?

Accepted Answer

Volcanoes erupting

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Day and night cycle

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Coriolis effect

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Changes in tides

Question 20

Why do we have longer days in summer?

Accepted Answer

The Earth is tilted towards the Sun in summer

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The Earth is closer to the Sun in summer

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The Sun is brighter in summer

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The days are actually the same length all year round

Question 21

What is the main reason for day and night on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's rotation

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The Moon's rotation

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The Sun's rotation

Question 22

How long does it take for the Earth to fully rotate?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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365 days

Question 23

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

Answer

Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 24

When the Earth's North Pole is tilted away from the Sun, what season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Summer

Question 25

Which of these factors does NOT affect the length of day and night?

Accepted Answer

Moon's position

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Latitude

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Earth's tilt

Question 26

Which of the following is a tool that can be used to illustrate the Earth's rotation?

Accepted Answer

Globe

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Compass

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Thermometer

Question 27

Which of the following explains why stars appear to move across the night sky?

Accepted Answer

The Earth is rotating.

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The Sun is moving.

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The stars are actually moving.

Question 28

What makes it day and night on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Earth spinning like a top

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Sun spinning like a top

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Earth going around the Sun

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Moon going around Earth

Question 29

Why do days get longer in summer and shorter in winter?

Accepted Answer

The Earth is tilted on its axis.

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The Earth spins faster in summer.

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The Earth is closer to the Sun in summer.

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The Moon is closer to the Earth in summer.

Question 30

What is the main reason for day and night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth rotating on its axis

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The Sun moving around the Earth

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun

Question 31

How many hours does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

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48 hours

Question 32

Which part of the Earth is lit up during the day?

Accepted Answer

The side facing the Sun

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The side facing away from the Sun

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Neither side

Question 33

What is the imaginary line that the Earth spins around called?

Accepted Answer

The axis of rotation

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The equator

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The Prime Meridian

Question 34

The daily cycle of light and darkness on Earth is primarily caused by:

Accepted Answer

The Earth's rotation

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The Earth's revolution around the Sun

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The Sun's rotation

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The tilt of the Earth's axis

Question 35

When is the Sun highest in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Noon

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Sunrise

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Sunset

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Midnight

Question 36

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Accepted Answer

Because the Earth is spinning on its axis

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Because the Sun is orbiting the Earth

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Because the Earth is revolving around the Sun

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Because the Moon is blocking the Sun's light

Question 37

Sunrise and sunset refer to:

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The Sun rising above the horizon and setting below it

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The Sun setting below the horizon and rising above it

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The Sun appearing directly overhead

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The Moon appearing in the sky

Question 38

Which season has the longest days in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Winter

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Spring

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Autumn

Question 39

What is the main reason for the Earth's seasons?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's tilt on its axis

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The Earth's distance from the Sun

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The speed of the Earth's rotation

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The amount of sunlight reaching the Earth

Question 40

What makes it daytime in a particular place?

Accepted Answer

When it is facing the Sun

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When it is facing away from the Sun

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When it is between the Sun and Moon

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When it is between the Earth and Moon

Question 41

Which way does the Earth spin?

Accepted Answer

Counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole

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Clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole

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Clockwise when viewed from the Sun

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Counterclockwise when viewed from the Sun

Question 42

What happens when a place on Earth turns away from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

It experiences night

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It experiences day

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It experiences dawn

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It experiences dusk

Question 43

Which of the following is the main reason we have day and night?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's spinning movement

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The Moon's movement around the Earth

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The Earth moving around the Sun

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The Sun moving around the Earth

Question 44

What is the shape of our planet, the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Round like a ball

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Flat like a pancake

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Square like a box

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Cone-shaped like an ice-cream cone

Question 45

When it is daytime for us in the UK, what is it like on the other side of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Nighttime

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Daytime

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Sunrise

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Sunset

Question 46

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides our planet, the Earth, into two equal halves?

Accepted Answer

The Equator

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The North Pole

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The South Pole

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The Prime Meridian

Question 47

What causes the different seasons we experience, like summer and winter?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's tilt as it spins

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The Earth's distance from the Sun changing

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The Moon's movement around the Earth

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The Sun's movement around the Earth

Question 48

Which tool can we use to know what time it is?

Accepted Answer

A clock

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A calendar

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A compass

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A thermometer

Question 49

What is the time of day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Noon

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Sunrise

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Sunset

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Midnight

Question 50

Why is it dark at night?

Accepted Answer

Because the Sun is on the other side of the Earth

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Because clouds block the Sun

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Because the Moon blocks the Sun

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Because the Earth stops spinning