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Science questions about day and night sky for kids.

Hey there, future astronomers! πŸ‘‹ Ever wondered why we have day and night? Or what those twinkling lights in the night sky are? Let's explore the amazing science behind the day and night sky with a fun quiz! 🌠
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rachel_fleming Jan 3, 2026

πŸ“š Quick Study Guide

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  • Earth's Rotation: The Earth spins on its axis, an imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles. One complete rotation takes about 24 hours, which we call a day.
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  • Day and Night: As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet face the Sun. The side facing the Sun experiences day, while the side facing away experiences night.
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  • Stars: Stars are giant balls of hot, glowing gas. They appear as tiny points of light in the night sky because they are very far away.
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  • Constellations: Constellations are patterns of stars that have been given names by ancient cultures. They help us find our way around the night sky.
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  • The Moon: The moon orbits the Earth and reflects light from the sun. This is why we see the moon at night.

Practice Quiz

  1. What causes day and night on Earth?
    1. The Sun orbiting the Earth
    2. The Earth rotating on its axis
    3. The Moon blocking the Sun's light
    4. Clouds covering the Earth
  2. How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
    1. 12 hours
    2. 24 hours
    3. 365 days
    4. 7 days
  3. What are stars made of?
    1. Solid rock
    2. Liquid water
    3. Hot, glowing gas
    4. Frozen ice
  4. Why do stars appear to be tiny points of light?
    1. They are very small
    2. They are very close to Earth
    3. They are very far away from Earth
    4. They are made of dark matter
  5. What are constellations?
    1. Planets orbiting the Sun
    2. Patterns of stars in the night sky
    3. Clouds in the atmosphere
    4. Satellites orbiting Earth
  6. What does the Moon reflect?
    1. Earth's light
    2. Star light
    3. Sunlight
    4. Its own light
  7. Which of these is responsible for seasons on Earth?
    1. The rotation of the Earth
    2. The tilt of Earth's axis
    3. The phases of the moon
    4. Solar flares
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