5th Grade Science TCAP Review

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What is the reason the sun looks the brightest from Earth?

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The sun is closest to Earth, so it looks the brightest from Earth.

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What causes the moon to appear to change shape each week?

Back

The amount of the lighted part of the moon that faces Earth changes.

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What do we call a meteor that strikes the Earth's surface?

Back

Meteorite.

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What are the two main reasons for the seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

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In which habitat would an animal with black fur most likely survive better than an animal with light-colored fur?

Back

A forest that has many trees growing close together.

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What is a meteoroid?

Back

A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

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What is a comet?

Back

A celestial object made of ice and dust that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere or tail.

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What is an asteroid?

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A small rocky body orbiting the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is Earth's rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the sun, which takes about 365 days to complete.