MAAP Science 5th Grade REVIEW

Front

When an apple falls to the ground, what is happening? ____ pulls the apple ____ towards the Earth.

Back

Gravity, down

Front

Gravity pulls only on magnetic objects, but magnetism pulls on everything. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Why does Sirius appear brighter than Pollux in our nighttime sky?

Back

Sirius is closer to Earth than Pollux.

Front

Why does the Sun appear to be the brightest star from Earth?

Back

The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

Front

Why can't Orion be seen during the summer in Mississippi?

Back

The orbit of Earth around the Sun places the Sun between Earth and Orion.

Front

Which statement best supports the claim that the telescope can be used to observe objects in the sky? Options: Galileo pointed the telescope toward the sky., Galileo invented the telescope in the 17th century., Galileo invented a telescope that could magnify distant objects., Galileo noticed that the Moon was covered in bumps and craters.

Back

Galileo noticed that the Moon was covered in bumps and craters.

Front

Why does the lit portion of the Moon appear to change? Options: larger, smaller; orbiting Earth, moving closer to Earth, orbiting the Sun, moving closer to the Sun.

Back

smaller, orbiting Earth

Front

Record the letter of the Moon phase in the box that correctly completes the model.

Back

Front

Which picture below represents the proper image of a solar eclipse?

Back

Front

What is NOT an INPUT to create photosynthesis? Options: Oxygen, Sunlight, Carbon dioxide, Water

Back

Oxygen