Gravity is responsible for the

orbits of the planets around the Sun.

How do plants most commonly break large rocks into smaller pieces?

Plant roots grow into cracks in rocks.

Why is watering plants and grass early in the morning a way to conserve water?

Smaller amounts of water evaporate in the cool morning.

The freezing and thawing action of water affects a rock by

gradually breaking down the rock into smaller pieces.

What is the center of our solar system?

a star composed of hydrogen and helium

Why are most fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

Organisms can be preserved in sedimentary rock.

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5th Grade Earth Science Review Questions

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5th Grade Earth Science Review Questions. (based on CST Released Questions #46-59 5ES / #60-68 4ES)

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1
Gravity is responsible for the
rotation of a planet on its axis.
phases of the moon.
tilt of Earth's axis.
orbits of the planets around the Sun.
2
Which process is most responsible for the Grand Canyon?
erosion by wind and water
cracking of Earth's crust by earthquakes
eruptions by explosive volcanoes
scouring by continental glaciers
3
How do plants most commonly break large rocks into smaller pieces?
Seeds of plants fall onto rocks & release acidic compounds.
Plant roots grow into cracks in rocks.
Stems of plants surround and squeeze rocks.
Plant leaves insulate surrounding rocks from extreme temps.
4
Where would the air pressure be greatest in the landscape below?
above Earth's atmosphere
at the bottom of the clouds
at the beach
on top of the mountain
5
Read the weather forecast below. What type of weather is likely for this area in the afternoon?
sunny skies all day!
rain in the late afternoon.
hail in the late afternoon.
snow in the late afternoon.
6
What is responsible for shaping this arch?
deposition
erosion
earthquakes
plate tectonics
7
Which location on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?
the deserts
the South pole
the equator
the Western Hemisphere
8
Shale is a sedimentary rock that can be metamorphosed into slate by
chemical weathering.
increased pressure.
cementation.
sedimentation.
9
Moving water was the most important factor in forming which of these?
the Grand Canyon
San Andreas Fault
Mount St. Helens Volcano
the Rocky Mountains
10
Why is watering plants and grass early in the morning a way to conserve water?
Water used in the morning can be recycled for afternoon use.
Smaller amounts of water evaporate in the cool morning.
Grass can absorb water only in the morning.
There is always more water in the morning.
11
Which of the following processes is responsible for turning liquid water into water vapor?
photsynthesis
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
12
The freezing and thawing action of water affects a rock by
transforming the rock into igneous rock.
leaving sedimentary particles from evaporated solutions.
chemically changing the rock.
gradually breaking down the rock into smaller pieces.
13
The largest body in our solar system is...
Earth
the Moon
the Sun
Jupiter
14
Which of the following factors would most likely cause a hurricane to decrease in strength?
staying over a warm body of water for a long time
moving over a continent
moving toward tropical waters
increasing the number of large clouds
15
Due to uneven heating of Earth, which way will air currents most likely move in the picture?
straight up above the sea
from the sea toward the land
straight down over the land
from the land toward the sea
16
Which of the systems below would most likely have the most moisture associated with it?
D
C
B
A
17
Above a continent a warm air mass passes over a cold air mass, it cools, and then clouds form.
most likely it will rain next.
Lightning will most likely strike next
most likely a hurricane will form next.
Hail will most likely form next.
18
Where is most of Earth's water located?
lakes
oceans
glaciers
rivers
19
What is the center of our solar system?
a star composed of hydrogen and helium
a star composed of carbon and nitrogen
a medium planet with an atmosphere
a black hole that was once a star
20
Which of these revolves around a planet?
a star
an asteroid
a comet
a moon
21
Why are most fossils found in sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are not very old.
Organisms live only in areas with sedimentary rock.
Organisms can be preserved in sedimentary rock.
Sedimentary rocks are only at the surface of the ground.

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