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What are celestial bodies?
What are celestial bodies?
The moon shines by producing its own light.
The moon shines by producing its own light.
False
What causes the phases of the moon to change?
What causes the phases of the moon to change?
The position of the moon relative to the Earth and the sun
The moon is the most ______ object in the sky.
The moon is the most ______ object in the sky.
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Match the following celestial bodies with their descriptions:
Match the following celestial bodies with their descriptions:
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What is the main objective of Activity 1?
What is the main objective of Activity 1?
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Shadows only change in length, not in direction.
Shadows only change in length, not in direction.
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What material is needed to track changes in shadow during Activity 2?
What material is needed to track changes in shadow during Activity 2?
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To observe the direction and length of your shadow, you should stand facing the ___ at noon.
To observe the direction and length of your shadow, you should stand facing the ___ at noon.
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Match the following activities with their objectives:
Match the following activities with their objectives:
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What is the night when the moon appears completely round called?
What is the night when the moon appears completely round called?
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The new moon is visible and shining brightly in the sky.
The new moon is visible and shining brightly in the sky.
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What causes the different shapes of the moon to be seen?
What causes the different shapes of the moon to be seen?
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The time between two full moons is called a _____ cycle.
The time between two full moons is called a _____ cycle.
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Match the moon phases with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the moon phases with their corresponding descriptions:
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When does your shadow become the shortest during the day?
When does your shadow become the shortest during the day?
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Your shadow moves from east to west as the sun moves across the sky.
Your shadow moves from east to west as the sun moves across the sky.
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What direction should you face when point A is on your left and point B is on your right?
What direction should you face when point A is on your left and point B is on your right?
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The Earth rotates from _____ to _____ direction.
The Earth rotates from _____ to _____ direction.
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Match the terms related to shadows and the sun’s movement:
Match the terms related to shadows and the sun’s movement:
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Sky
- The sky is a vast expanse above the earth
- It appears to be dark at night as the sun is not visible
- During the day, the sun is visible, bathing the sky in light, which makes the sky appear bright
- Stars, planets, and other celestial bodies are visible at night
- The moon reflects sunlight and appears as a bright object at night
- The position of the sun, moon, and stars shifts throughout the day and night
- The movement of stars, planets, and the moon is due to the Earth's rotation as well as the movement of these bodies.
The Moon
- The moon orbits around the Earth
- The moon reflects sunlight and is visible to us on Earth
- The moon appears to change its shape throughout the month, known as lunar phases
- The different shapes of the moon are due to shadows cast on it depending on how much sunlit surface faces Earth
- The moon does not produce its own light. It reflects light from the sun.
The Sun
- The sun is a star and is the center of our solar system
- The sun is responsible for generating the light and heat that allows life on Earth
- The sun appears to move across the sky, which is due to the Earth's rotation
- The sun's rays create shadows on the objects around us. The length of these shadows changes based on time of the day and the angle of the sun.
Stars
- Stars are massive celestial bodies that produce their own light and heat
- Stars are much larger than our planet Earth
- Stars appear as twinkling points of light in the night sky
- Stars appear to move across the sky
- The apparent movements of stars are due to the Earth's rotation.
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Test your knowledge about celestial bodies and the phases of the moon in this engaging quiz. Explore the characteristics of the moon, its different phases, and the concepts of shadows and celestial observations. Perfect for students pursuing earth science or astronomy studies.
