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Science
Earth, Sun and Moon

Starter quiz

  • Earth spins, or <span class="blank">______</span> on its axis once every 24 hours.
    Earth spins, or ______ on its axis once every 24 hours.
    • 'rotates' ✓
  • Which word do scientists use to describe the skill of looking at something very closely?
    • test
    • measure
    • observe  ✓
    • classify
  • When light shines on an object outside during the day, a shadow can form. Where does the light come from?
    When light shines on an object outside during the day, a shadow can form. Where does the light come from?
    • A torch
      A torch
    • The Sun
      The Sun  ✓
    • The Moon
      The Moon
  • A person makes a shadow when they block light from the Sun because they are...
    A person makes a shadow when they block light from the Sun because they are...
    • tall
    • heavy
    • smooth
    • opaque  ✓
    • transparent
  • Which statement about shadows is true?
    • Shadows can be made indoors and outdoors.  ✓
    • Shadows can only be made outdoors.
    • Shadows can only be made indoors.
  • Which unit would you use for measuring the length of a very short shadow?
    • millimetres  ✓
    • millilitres
    • minutes
    • miles
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