End of Year 5 Science Quiz

How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 12 hours

What causes day and night?

• The Moon orbiting Earth

• Earth's orbit of the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Clouds blocking the Sun

What is the Moon?

• A star

• A planet

• A natural satellite

• A comet

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Wind

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

• It moves through clouds

• It spins quickly

• We see different amounts of its lit surface

• It melts in sunlight

What is the Sun?

• A planet

• A star

• A moon

• A light bulb

How many moons does Earth have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What do we call a path a planet follows around the Sun?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Loop

• Track