The Sun, Moon and stars
1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.1-ESS1-1, NGSS.5-ESS1-1 · England: KS1 Y1 Seasonal changes, KS2 Y5 Earth and space
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Question 1
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is true?
- A. The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
- B. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- C. You can only see the Moon at night.
- D. The Moon makes its own light.
Question 2
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is NOT true?
- A. The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
- B. The Sun is a star.
- C. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- D. The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
Question 3
In which direction does the Sun rise?
- A. it does not rise
- B. in the east
- C. in the north
- D. in the west
Question 4
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is true?
- A. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- B. The Moon makes its own light.
- C. Stars are still in the sky during the day.
- D. You can only see the Moon at night.
Question 5
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is NOT true?
- A. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- B. The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
- C. The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
- D. The Sun is a star.
Question 6
Why does the Sun look bigger and brighter than other stars?
- A. It is a different kind of light
- B. It is the biggest star in the universe
- C. Other stars are not real
- D. It is much closer to us
Question 7
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is true?
- A. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- B. You can only see the Moon at night.
- C. The Moon makes its own light.
- D. The Sun is a star.
Question 8
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is NOT true?
- A. You can only see the Moon at night.
- B. Stars are still in the sky during the day.
- C. The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
- D. The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
Question 9
In which direction does the Sun rise?
- A. in the west
- B. it does not rise
- C. in the north
- D. in the east
Question 10
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is true?
- A. The Moon makes its own light.
- B. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- C. The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
- D. You can only see the Moon at night.
Question 11
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is NOT true?
- A. The Sun is a star.
- B. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- C. The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
- D. Stars are still in the sky during the day.
Question 12
Why can't we see stars in the daytime?
- A. Clouds always cover them
- B. Stars only exist at night
- C. The stars go away in the day
- D. The Sun's light is so bright it hides them
Question 13
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is true?
- A. You can only see the Moon at night.
- B. The Moon makes its own light.
- C. The Sun is a star.
- D. The Sun goes round the Earth.
Question 14
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is NOT true?
- A. The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
- B. Stars are still in the sky during the day.
- C. You can only see the Moon at night.
- D. The Sun is a star.
Question 15
In which direction does the Sun rise?
- A. in the east
- B. in the north
- C. in the west
- D. it does not rise
Question 16
Sun, Moon and stars: which statement is true?
- A. The Sun is a star.
- B. You can only see the Moon at night.
- C. The Sun goes round the Earth.
- D. The Moon makes its own light.
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