Multiple choice

During the day, stars are

  1. on the other side of the Earth where we can't see them

  2. still in the sky, but the bright light of the sun hides them

  3. all dim because they are burning less energy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Stars are always present in the sky, but during the day, the Sun's light is so intense that it scatters in Earth's atmosphere, making it impossible to see the much fainter light of distant stars.

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