The Sun's path across the sky in a day
1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 10 questions · Common Core: NGSS.1-ESS1-1 · England: KS1 Y1 Seasonal changes, KS2 Y5 Earth and space
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Question 1
When is the Sun highest in the sky?
- A. at midnight
- B. around midday
- C. at sunrise
- D. at sunset
Question 2
True or false? The Sun rises in the west.
- A. True
- B. False
Question 3
Why does the Sun seem to move across the sky?
- A. Earth is spinning.
- B. The Sun is falling.
- C. Clouds push the Sun.
- D. The Sun walks around us.
Question 4
True or false? The Sun is highest in the sky at sunset.
- A. True
- B. False
Question 5
When is the Sun highest in the sky?
- A. at midnight
- B. around midday
- C. at sunrise
- D. at sunset
Question 6
True or false? The Sun rises in the west.
- A. True
- B. False
Question 7
Why does the Sun seem to move across the sky?
- A. The Sun walks around us.
- B. Earth is spinning.
- C. The Sun is falling.
- D. Clouds push the Sun.
Question 8
True or false? The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- A. True
- B. False
Question 9
Why does the Sun seem to move across the sky?
- A. The Sun is falling.
- B. Clouds push the Sun.
- C. Earth is spinning.
- D. The Sun walks around us.
Question 10
True or false? The Sun really travels around the Earth every day.
- A. True
- B. False
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