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Which of the following best explains why it is day in one part of the Earth and night in another at the same time?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 4 · EVS · Changing Times
  1. The Earth rotates on its axis
  2. The Sun goes to sleep
  3. The Moon blocks the Sun
  4. The Earth moves away from the Sun
Answer
The Earth rotates on its axis

The correct answer is The Earth rotates on its axis — Step 3: Select option 1 – “The Earth rotates on its axis.”

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Recall that day and night are produced by Earth’s rotation on its axis.
  2. Step 2: Identify the option that correctly states this cause.
  3. Step 3: Select option 1 – “The Earth rotates on its axis.”
Common mistake: Thinking the Sun goes to sleep

Concept tested: Causes of day and night

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