Which statement best describes Earth's movement around the sun?

The Earth revolves around the sun

Why does the sun appear to be so large?

the sun is closer to Earth than other stars

when water vapor turns to a solid

When we recycle paper it has the following effect on the environment

reduces the number of trees that are cut

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Earth and Space Science Unit 1

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A 5th grade science quiz to review NGSS Earth and Space Science standard (5ESS1-1, 5ESS1-2, 5PS2-1)

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1
Which of the following is not a part of Earth's biosphere?
animals
rocks
people
plants
2
Most of Earth's freshwater is found in
groundwater
the ocean
lakes, rivers, swamps
glaciers and ice caps
3
During which season are days longer?
winter
autumn
summer
spring
4
Which statement best describes Earth's movement around the sun?
The sun rotates around the Earth
The Earth revolves around the sun
The Earth rotates around the sun
The sun and Earth go around each other
5
Which statement best explains why constellations appear to change positions in the sky?
constellations move around the sun
stars move around in the sky
Earth rotates on its axis
Earth revolves around the stars
6
What percent of Earth is freshwater?
3%
2%
1%
4%
7
This image represents which of Earth's systems
hydrosphere
geosphere
biosphere
atmosphere
8
Why does the sun appear to be so large?
the sun produces more light than other stars
the sun is closer to Earth than other stars
the sun is hotter than other stars
the sun is affected by Earth's gravity
9
Which of the following is NOT an alternative energy source?
hydroelectricity
solar energy
fossil fuels
biofuels
10
Stars produce their own light by a process called
light transmitting
day and night
photosynthesis
nuclear fusion
11
A hawk soaring through the air is an example of what systems working together?
geosphere and biosphere
biosphere and atmosphere
biosphere and hydrosphere
hydrosphere and atmosphere
12
The Earth's atmosphere consists of
water
air and gases
all living things
rocks
13
Condensations is
when water vapor turns to a solid
when water turns to water vapor
not a part of the water cycle
when rain falls from clouds
14
The water cycle is an example of what systems interacting?
hydrosphere and geosphere
atmosphere and biosphere
hydrosphere and atmosphere
biosphere and hydrosphere
15
Which location on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?
the western hemisphere
the deserts
the equator
the South Pole
16
The main source of energy for the water cycle is
gravity
wind
the sun
water
17
When we recycle paper it has the following effect on the environment
increases habitat destruction
reduces air pollution
gives an alternative energy source
reduces the number of trees that are cut

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