5th Grade Science GMAS Practice Quiz

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth’s revolution

• Earth’s rotation

• Moon’s orbit

• The sun moving

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Which planet is known for its rings?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Venus

What causes the seasons?

• Earth’s shape

• Earth's orbit

• Earth's tilt

• Moon phases

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The sun appears to rise in the east because:

• Earth rotates west to east

• The sun moves

• The moon blocks it

• Clouds reflect sunlight

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What is the main energy source for Earth’s weather?

• The moon

• The sun

• Volcanoes

• Oceans

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Which layer of Earth do we live on?

What tool measures temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

Which tool measures wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

Clouds form when water vapor:

• Evaporates

• Condenses

• Melts

• Freezes

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What is the process of water changing from gas to liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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