5th Grade BI 5 Mini Check

Which of the following describes the changes in the observable shape of the moon over the course of about a month?

• The moon remains the same shape throughout the month.

• The moon changes shape from a full circle to a quarter moon and back to a full circle.

• The moon changes color but not shape.

• The moon disappears completely for the entire month.

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Which of the following describes why the Earth experiences night and day?

• Day and night occur because the Earth moves closer and farther from the Sun.

• Day and night occur because the Earth rotates on its axis.

• Day and night occur because the Sun rotates around the Earth.

• Day and night occur because the Moon blocks the Sun's light.

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Which of the following explains why some stars appear brighter than others?

• Some stars are closer to Earth than others.

• All stars are the same brightness, but some have more planets.

• Stars appear brighter because they are larger in size.

• Stars appear brighter because they are made of different materials.

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Which of the following best identifies the components of a galaxy?

• A galaxy consists only of stars.

• A galaxy consists of gas, dust, and many stars, including any objects orbiting the stars.

• A galaxy consists only of planets and moons.

• A galaxy consists only of dust and gas.

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Which of the following best compares the properties of inner and outer planets?

• Inner planets are made of gas, while outer planets are rocky.

• Inner planets are smaller and rockier, while outer planets are larger and gaseous.

• Inner planets have rings, while outer planets do not.

• Inner planets have more moons than outer planets.

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Which of the following best describes how the apparent movement of the Sun is connected to Earth's rotation?

• The Sun moves around the Earth, causing day and night.

• The apparent movement of the Sun is due to Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The Sun's movement is caused by the Moon's orbit around Earth.

• The Sun does not move; it is stationary in the sky.

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Which of the following explains why the Sun appears larger than other stars?

• The Sun is the largest star in the universe.

• The Sun is closer to Earth than other stars.

• The Sun is made of different materials than other stars.

• The Sun is the only star that emits light.

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Which of the following is a major common characteristic of all planets?

• All planets have rings.

• All planets orbit a star.

• All planets are made of gas.

• All planets have water.

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Which of the following identifies about the amount of time it takes for the moon to go through its lunar cycle?

• About 365 days.

• About 28 days.

• About 24 hours.

• About 12 months.

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Which of the following is the name of our home galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Triangulum

• Whirlpool

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