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Solar System for 5th grade.
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1
Earths Gravity pulls harder depending on the object's mass
True
False
2
All constellations can be seen in the Northern hemisphere depending on the time of the year?
True
False
3
What type of force is gravity?
It changes depending on the object
A push
A pull
A push and a pull
4
There are many ways the Earth moves that helps us predict patterns
True
False
5
Which of these stars will appear to be the dimmest?
C
D
A
B
6
Which of these is FALSE regarding our ability to see the constellations?
They appear at certain times of the year and in specific hemispheres.
You can see different constellations throughout the year.
You can see constellations at any time of the year
You can only see constellations when they are visible from your hemisphere.
7
Which of these is not a pattern of the Earth's movements?
The length of months.
Shadow length throughout the day
Volcanic Eruptions
The seasons
8
What are groups of stars that make patterns?
constellations
sun spots
solar flares
stars
9
During the day can you see all of the stars in the sky?
Yes, You will see all of the stars bright enough to make it to Earth.
No because you cannot see all of the stars from one location on Earth.
Yes, you will just have to move your head and your eyes. duh.
No, You will only the star with the greatest apparent brightness.
10
Which way does the Earth rotate, revolve, and the moon revolve?
They all move counterclockwise wise
The are always changing, your guess is as good as mine
The Earth and the moon are opposite of each other
They all move clockwise
11
How long does it take for earth to complete one
rotation
on its
axis
?
1 year
24 hours
365 days
2 weeks
12
How long does it take for earth to complete one
rotation
on its
axis
?
2 weeks
1 year
24 hours
365 days
13
Earth moves in
orbit
around the sun. One full orbit is called a _____________.
rotation
spin
axis
revolution
14
The greatest gravitational force on Earth comes from?
The Earths core
The sun
Other planets
A mass
15
Earth has four seasons because of its ____________________.
moon
rotation
equator
revolution and tilt
16
What is a natural event on earth that proves gravity is acting on something other than us?
Rain falling from the sky
Birds flying in the sky
Smoke rising from a fire
Lightning striking the ground
17
The sun appears the brightest because...
It is the closest star
It is the closest and the brightest star
Suns are the brightest stars
The sun is the brightest star
18
What does gravity depend on
Distance and mass
Depends on the object
Mass
Distance
19
Earth's orbit is elliptical, or ________________________.
fast
short
circular
Oval
20
Earth's day and night happen because of Earth's ________________________.
rotation
orbit
revolution
tilt
21
What is a natural object that orbits a body bigger than itself?
dwarf planet
meteor
comet
moon
