The Universe 5th Grade 2018 TN Science Standards

A comet is a chunk of frozen gases, rock, ice, and dust. When does a comet form a visible tail?

• at the farthest point of its orbit

• when it crosses Earth's orbit

• when it passes close to the sun

Which body is made up of hydrogen and helium and has an atmosphere of the same substance?

• the sun

• the moon

• the Earth

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Look at the picture of the galaxy. Which kind of galaxy is shown?

• elliptical

• irregular

• spiral

The image shows two stars of the same color. Which picture and statement is correct?

• The larger star must be brighter.

• They must have the same temperature.

• The small star must be closer to earth.

Which body has a structure of rocky layers and an atmosphere of mainly nitrogen and oxygen?

• the sun

• the moon

• the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

There are two types of spiral galaxies. What is a difference between a barred spiral galaxy and a normal spiral galaxy?

• The number of spiral arms

• the shape of the galaxy's center

• the number of stars in the galaxy

When compared to other stars, the sun is not very unusual. However, the sun is very important to humans. What makes the sun more important to us than other stars?

• Unlike other stars, the sun is very large

• When compared to other stars, the sun is the hottest

• Compared to other stars, the sun is very close to Earth

Which of these characteristics distinguishes the outer planets from the inner planets?

• The outer planets have many moons

• The outer planets orbit in a different direction

• The outer planets have higher densities

Susan wants to identify the constellations Orion in the night sky. What tool would she use to find it?

• microscope

• star chart

• telescope

Katherine wants to get a closer look at the moon. What tool would she use to look at it?

• microscope

• star chart

• telescope