5th Grade Q1 Science Assessment

Front

What do comets and asteroids have in common?

Back

Comets and asteroids both orbit the sun.

Front

What is a huge collection of stars called?

Back

A galaxy.

Front

What phase is the moon in when it is located at position 4 in its orbit around Earth?

Back

New moon phase.

Front

Which object is most likely a moon?

Back

Object 5.

Front

How is the size of a galaxy determined?

Back

By measuring the distance across the widest part.

Front

What is the Milky Way galaxy's size compared to other galaxies?

Back

The Milky Way galaxy is not one of the largest galaxies in the universe.

Front

What are comets primarily made of?

Back

Ice and dust.

Front

What is the main difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star, while a star generates its own light.

Front

What is the term for the path that a celestial body follows around another body?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is a galaxy?

Back

A large system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.