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This Pre-Quiz is FAR OUT!!!

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
5.8A _________ is the day-to-day conditions in a particular place that include precipitation, temperature, air pressure, and wind 
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
water cycle
d)
atmosphere
2.
5.8A __________ is the average weather conditions of a particular place over a long period of time 
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
radar
d)
air pressure
3.
5.8B The water cycle gets its energy from the _________ heating the _______. 
a)
sun; oceans
b)
sun; atmosphere
c)
sun; trees
d)
sun; water tanks
4.

4.8B Which of the following is not a step in the water cycle?

a)

transpiration

b)

condensation

c)

accumulation

d)

All are steps in the water cycle.

5.
5.8C The earth ________ on its axis creating the day/night cycle. 
a)
rotates
b)
revolves
c)
reflects
d)
spins
6.
5.8C The earth's rotation lasts for _______. 
a)
24 hours
b)
24 days
c)
365 days
d)
365 hours
7.
5.8D Why do we see the same side of the moon at all times?
a)
The moon rotates and revolves at the exact same rate. 
b)
The moon only revolves and does not rotate. 
c)
The moon only rotates but does not revolve. 
d)
The earth rotates at the same rate the moon revolves.
8.
5.8D Which of the following statements is not true?
a)
The earth revolves around the sun and the moon revolves around the earth. 
b)
The earth is tilted on its axis and as it revolves around the sun it creates seasons. 
c)
The moon's gravity is what creates tides in the oceans. 
d)
The sun's gravity pushes everything away. 
9.
5.8D True or False. The Sun is highest in the sky at midday and casts a short shadow. In the afternoon, when the Sun is lower in the sky, the shadow is longer.
a)
True 
b)
False
10.
5.8D The moon _______ light from the sun which causes it to appear bright in the night sky. 
a)
reflects
b)
refracts
c)
creates
d)
bends
11.

5.8B Which statement best explains the interactions between the ocean and the sun in the water cycle?

a)

The Sun's energy causes water on the surface of the ocean to precipitate.

b)

The Sun's energy causes water on the surface of the ocean to evaporate.

c)

The interaction between ocean and the Sun has no effect on the weather.

d)

The interaction between ocean and the Sun has no effect on the climate.

12.

5.8C Which statement best explains why the Sun appears to move across the sky each day?

a)

The Sun rotates around the Earth.

b)

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

c)

The Sun revolves on its axis.

d)

The Earth rotates on its axis.

13.

5.8D What is a characteristic of the Earth and the Moon?

a)

Rocky surface and has landforms

b)

Ability to support life

c)

Creates its own light

d)

Has an atmosphere

14.

4.8C Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

15.

4.8C What causes the seasons to change?

a)

The warming and cooling of Earth's core.

b)

The distance from the sun.

c)

Earth's tilt in relation to its position around the sun.

d)

Earth's rotation on its axis.

16.

4.8C Which shows the best example of a shadow at about noon?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

4.8C What would be the best way to show the sequence of change in shadows?

a)

Use a meter stick to measure the shadow of an object at 8am and 8 pm

b)

Use a meter stick to measure the shadow of an object many times during one day

c)

Use a meter stick to measure the shadow of an object at noon on a cloudy and sunny day

d)

Use a meter stick to measure the shadow of an object at noon every day for one week

18.

4.8C What is the correct order of the moon phases?

a)

new, full, 1st quarter, 3rd quarter

b)

new moon, 1st quarter, full moon, 3rd quarter

c)

1st quarter, 3rd quarter, new moon, full moon

d)

new, 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, full

19.

4.8C List the inner planets in order from the Sun.

a)

Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury

b)

Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars

c)

Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

d)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

20.

4.8C Place the outer planets (gas giants) in order going out from the Sun.

a)

Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

b)

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

c)

Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus

d)

Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn