5th Grade Sun, Stars, and Gravity Test Review

Front

What has more mass, Earth or the Moon?

Back

Earth has more mass than the Moon.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What has the strongest gravitational pull?

Back

The Sun has the strongest gravitational pull.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the Sun?

Back

Other stars appear smaller because they are so far away.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A star is a huge ball of hot, glowing gas that gives off heat and light.

Front

Why do we only see certain constellations at certain times of the year?

Back

We only see certain constellations at certain times of the year because of Earth's orbit around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

Back

The Sun is the main source of light and heat for Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect what we see in the sky?

Back

The Earth's rotation causes the Sun and stars to appear to move across the sky.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, while a star is a massive ball of gas that produces its own light.