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5th Grade Earth Science Standards Review

5th Grade Earth Science Standards Review

Assessment

Presentation

Science

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-1, 5-ESS1-1

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Standards-aligned

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Alicia Abelow

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5 Slides • 10 Questions

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5th Grade Earth Science Standards Review

Review for Mid-Year Assessment

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Earth Science Standards Focus

  • Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time

  • Big Idea 6: Earth Structures

  • Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns

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Watch Flocabulary Planets video to review (SC.5.E.5)

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Multiple Choice

One morning on a camping trip, Grace got up early to watch the sunrise with her father. Grace's father explained to her the Sun is a star, just like the stars they looked at the night before. Grace was surprised that the Sun was a star. Which of the following explains why the Sun looks so much larger and brighter than other nearby stars? (SC.5.E.5.1)

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The Sun is in a galaxy far away from Earth.

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Other stars are further away from Earth.

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Each star is made from a different material.

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The Sun is the largest star in our galaxy.

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Multiple Choice

Which object in Earth’s solar system can also be called a gas giant? (SC.5.E.5.2)

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a star

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a comet

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an inner planet

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an outer planet

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Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between the Moon and Earth? (SC.5.E.5.3)

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The Moon revolves around Earth but does not rotate on its axis.

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The Moon rotates on its axis as it revolves around the Earth.

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The Moon revolves on its axis as it rotates around Earth.

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The Moon rotates on its axis, but does not revolve around Earth.

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Watch Flocabulary Types of Rocks video to review (SC.4.E.6)

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the rock cycle? (SC.4.E.6.1)

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Weathering and erosion can cause metamorphic rock to change into igneous rock over time.

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Weathering and erosion can cause igneous rock to change into metamorphic rock over time.

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Heat and pressure can cause metamorphic rock to change into sedimentary rock over time.

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Heat and pressure can cause sedimentary rock to change into metamorphic rock over time.

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Multiple Choice

What are the nonrenewable resources on Earth? (SC.4.E.6.3 & SC.4.E.6.6)

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Wind, water, solar

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Natural gas, coal, and oil

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Natural gas, coal, and oil

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Natural gas, coal, and oil

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of weathering? (SC.4.E.6.4)

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A river deposits sand into the gulf.

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A fast-flowing stream carries sediment.

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Wind blows sand into dunes in the desert.

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A tree root pushes up and cracks a sidewalk.

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Watch Flocabulary Weather video to review (SC.5.E.7)

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Multiple Choice

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Tom built a model of a water cycle using an old aquarium with a glass cover, a container of ice cubes, water, and a lamp. Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover? (SC.5.E.7.1 & SC.5.E.7.2)

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condensation

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evaporation

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precipitation

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runoff

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Multiple Choice

Karrie’s local weather forecast stated that a low-pressure system was moving into her area. What kind of weather can Karrie expect based on this forecast? (SC.5.E.7.3 & SC.5.E.7.4)

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warm weather and storms

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cold weather and strong winds

3

cool weather and clear skies

4

hot weather few clouds

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following DOES NOT affect the climate of an area? (SC.5.E.7.5 & SC.5.E.7.6)

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position latitude

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altitude or elevation

3

proximity to water

4

today’s temperature

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Poll

What would be most helpful to review about Earth Science?

Big Idea 5: Earth and Space in Time (planets & solar system)

Bid Idea 6: Earth Structures (rocks/minerals and the movement of earth landforms)

Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns (water cycle, weather, and climate)

I do not need to review any and feel confident about all of Earth Science.

5th Grade Earth Science Standards Review

Review for Mid-Year Assessment

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