Day and Night Sky Quiz

Kindergarten · Science · Quiz

Test what you know about the day sky and night sky.

Questions

What is in the sky during the day that gives us warmth?
1. Moon
2. Sun
3. Stars
4. Planets
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Answer: Sun
The Sun provides Earth with light and heat during the daytime.
The Sun is a star.
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Answer: True
The Sun is our nearest star — a giant ball of hot gas.
What can you see in the night sky?
1. Only clouds
2. The Sun and clouds
3. Moon and stars
4. Nothing at all
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Answer: Moon and stars
The Moon and stars are visible in the night sky when it is dark.
What are clouds made of?
1. Smoke
2. Tiny water droplets
3. Dust
4. Ice cream
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Answer: Tiny water droplets
Clouds are made of tiny water droplets floating together in the sky.
It is safe to look directly at the Sun.
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Answer: False
Looking directly at the Sun can seriously damage your eyes. Never do it!
The Moon reflects light from the ______.
1. Earth
2. Stars
3. Sun
4. Clouds
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Answer: Sun
The Moon has no light of its own. It reflects sunlight toward Earth.
What color is the sky on a clear daytime day?
1. Black
2. Green
3. Blue
4. Purple
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Answer: Blue
On a clear day, the sky appears blue because of the way sunlight scatters in the atmosphere.
Stars form patterns in the sky called constellations.
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Answer: True
Constellations are groups of stars that form shapes or patterns when you connect them.