Unit 5 Science Assessment Practice Quiz

Children in Mr. Johnson’s class are discussing why the observable part of the moon changes. Which student has the best understanding of the changes?

• Student 1: The hotter part of the moon is illuminated.

• Student 2: The illuminated parts of the moon we see changes as the moon orbits Earth.

• Student 3: The moon changes into different shapes.

• Student 4: The stars light up the moon and make it look different.

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What can be determined from the middle white section of the charted information? (S2E2c)

• The spring to summer months have longer amounts of daylight.

• The fall to winter months have longer amounts of daylight.

• The spring to summer months have longer shorter amounts of daylight.

• The seasons all have the same amount of daylight.

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Timothy looked at the moon outside his window on Monday night. What observation will he MOST LIKELY make if he looks out his window on Friday night?

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Why does the sun appear to be larger than the other stars?

• The sun is brighter than the other stars.

• The sun moves around and looks different.

• The other stars are surrounding the sun.

• The sun is closer to earth than other stars

Samantha was driving to work early in the morning and sees this shadow of a tree. During her lunch break at noon, she drives home. What observation would she now make when she goes by the same area?

• The shadow of the tree would be much shorter.

• The shadow would be the same as before.

• The shadow of the tree would be longer.

• The shadow would be just as long, but in a different direction.

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The girl scout troop is investigating how the sun changes during the day. Which object would be best in allowing them to track changes?

• a beach ball

• a flagpole

• a moving car

• the neighbor’s dog

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What effects are observed on Earth with the change in daylight hours?

• Changes in seasons

• Formation of mountains

• Increase in earthquakes

• Movement of tectonic plates

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Based on the data table below, predict which of the following is a reasonable length of night or darkness for the month of May?

• 5 hours

• 8 hours

• 12 hours

• 15 hours