5th Grade STAAR Review 2

Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky?

• the moons lunar cycles

• the Earth's revolution around the sun

• The Earth's rotation on it's axis

• The sun's revolution around the Earth

A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis.

By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate -

• the cycle of the four seasons

• the aging of a star

• the passing of a year

• the cycle of day and night

A student illustrates diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which description below does NOT correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated?

• 12:00 P.M. the sun is located right above her house.

• 10:00 A.M. the sun is located on the East.

• 8:00 A.M. the sun is located on the West.

• 6:00 P.M. the sun is located on the West

A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?

• The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

• The different amount of rain that falls each day

• The presence of other planets in the night sky

• The different phases of the moon in a month

On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which of the following planets is closest to the sun?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Venus

Which inner planets are in correct order from the sun?

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Neptune, Mercury, Earth, Mars

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn

Which observation would describe a frog interacting with living elements in its environment?

• The frog rested on one of the rocks and lifted its head toward the light.

• The frog climbed the plant and then ate an ant off one of the leaves.

• The frog drank some water and then ran across the terrarium.

• The frog jumped from the rock and landed on the soil.

Earth worms are considered decomposers. A container at a local store needs to have a lid, but the lid must be left partially open because worms require which of the following in order to survive?

• Oxygen

• Sunlight

• Carbon dioxide

• All of these

All the following observations are ways that a bird interacts with nonliving parts of its environment EXCEPT -

• reacting to morning sunlight by singing

• drinking and taking a bath in a puddle of water

• responding to cold temperatures by fluffing its feathers

• feeding insects to its chicks