RI 5.3 Scientific Text - Practice

Front

What is the significance of gravity on Earth?

Back

Gravity holds us down to Earth so we don't float away.

Front

What defines a text as a scientific text?

Back

A scientific text presents facts about scientific ideas to help the reader understand the world.

Front

Which planet has rings that can be seen from Earth?

Back

Saturn.

Front

What can be inferred about our solar system based on ongoing scientific discoveries?

Back

There is more to learn about our solar system, and scientists are continuing to study it all the time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are the two groups into which planets are divided?

Back

The planets are divided into inner planets and outer planets.

Front

Name the inner planets of our solar system.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

How do the temperatures of inner planets compare to outer planets?

Back

Inner planets are much warmer than outer planets.

Front

What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

Back

The asteroid belt separates the inner and outer planets.

Front

What is the main characteristic of Saturn's rings?

Back

Saturn's rings are the most well-known because they can be seen from Earth.

Front

What is the relationship between Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune regarding rings?

Back

Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings, but they are not as well-known as Saturn's.