5th Gr Science Review: Earth, Sun, & Stars

Question 1

A student claims gravity acts on the gymnast throughout her jump. Which statement best supports this claim?

Accepted Answer

Objects thrown up in the air return back to Earth.

Question 2

Constellations orbit

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The coldest month in Sydney is

Accepted Answer

July

Question 4

Uneven heating of the geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere causes Earth's wind

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What is one way to preserve Earth’s precious freshwater supplies?

Accepted Answer

Recycling water

Question 6

How much of the Earth's surface is covered in water?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Question 7

How much of the water on Earth is freshwater?

Accepted Answer

3%

Question 8

What time of day is your shadow the shortest?

Accepted Answer

Noon

Question 9

Rain Shadow Effect. Which side of the mountain will have less biosphere?

Accepted Answer

The side of the mountain farthest from the ocean

Question 10

The wettest month in Sydney is

Accepted Answer

March

Question 11

What evidence best supports the student's claim about the closeness of the star to Earth?

Accepted Answer

The star appears brighter than the other stars.

Question 12

How is the sun classified?

Accepted Answer

An average yellow star

Question 13

What kind of pattern does the sun make during the day as it travels across the sky?

Accepted Answer

Rainbow

Question 14

Hot air falls, cold air rises

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 14