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WorksheetsValor 5th Grade Science
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
The model represents the Sun-Earth-Moon system. The numbers represent four positions of the moon in its orbit around Earth. Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?
1
2
3
4
Which of these best describes the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse?
The Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.
The Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the Sun is between the Moon and Earth.
The Sun and Earth are in a straight line. The Moon is not in a line but is at an angle between Earth and the Sun.
The Sun and Earth are in a straight line. The Moon is not in a line but is at an angle on the side of Earth away from the Sun.
The Earth rotates (spins) on its axis. About how long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?
12 hours
24 hours
1 month
1 year
What is Earth's axis?
a horizontal line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
the center point of Earth
a straight imaginary line that passes through the North Pole, the center of the Earth, and the South Pole
a vertical line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _______________________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
spring
summer
fall
winter
When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _______________________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
spring
summer
fall
winter
Why do the North Pole and South Pole receive the most sunlight during the summer months?
They are closer to the Sun during the summer.
They are tilted towards the Sun during the summer.
The Sun is directly overhead of the poles during the summer.
The ice reflects the Sun's light during the summer.
What causes seasons on Earth?
the changing distance between the Sun and Earth
the rotation (spinning) of Earth straight up and down on its axis
the Earth's tilt on its axis
the Moon's gravity
About how long does it take for the Moon to complete one phase cycle?
365 days
24 hours
7 days
29 days
Which of the following causes day and night on Earth?
Earth's orbit around the Sun
Earth's rotation
Earth's tilt on its axis
The Moon's revolution around the Earth
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
24 hours
1 month
365 days
3 months
This diagram illustrates a _____________________.
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
new moon
third quarter moon
A solar eclipse happens during the _________________.
new moon phase
full moon phase
quarter moon phase
half moon phase
A lunar eclipse happens during the _______________________.
new moon phase
full moon phase
quarter moon phase
half moon phase
A solar eclipse happens when____________________.
the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun
the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun
the Sun blocks out the Moon
Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth
A lunar eclipse happens when ________________________.
the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun
the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun
the Moon blocks out the Sun
the Sun blocks out the Moon
Why do the stars appear to move across the night sky?
Earth is the center of the universe and everything revolves around it.
The Earth's tilt on its axis makes the stars seem like they are moving.
The Earth rotates giving the appearance that the stars are moving.
The stars appear exactly the same throughout the night.
What direction do the stars appear to move in the night sky?
west to east (opposite of the Sun)
east to west (same as the Sun)
north to south (away from Polaris)
south to north (toward Polaris)
Why does it look like the Sun is moving down in the sky at sunset?
The Sun is orbiting around the Earth.
The Earth is rotating.
The Earth is orbiting around the Sun.
The Earth's tilt on its axis makes it seem like the Sun is moving down in the sky at sunset.
When you are on the part of the Earth that is facing away from the Sun, you are experiencing ___________________.
day
night
a solar eclipse
a quarter moon phase
When you are on the part of the Earth that is facing toward the Sun, you are experiencing _____________________.
day
night
a lunar eclipse
a full moon
The model represents the Sun-Earth-Moon system. The numbers represent four positions of the moon in its orbit around Earth. Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the full moon phase?
1
2
3
4
What part of the Earth is relatively warm throughout the year?
Europe
North America
the areas near the Equator
Asia
About how often does a full moon occur?
Twice a month
Every 29 days
Every 2 months
4 times a year
Star patterns can form pictures in the sky. These patterns in the sky are called ___________________.
solar systems
Polaris
galaxies
constellations
Some star patterns are only visible during certain months of the year. Constellations seem to change with the seasons due to _____________________________.
the gravitational pull of Polaris
the tilt of the Earth on its axis
the Earth's rotation on its axis
the Earth's orbit around the Sun
What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
fall
winter
summer
spring
What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
fall
winter
summer
spring
As Earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in the sky appear to _________.
move across the sky
rotate
stand still
move around each other
Constellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s orbit around the_______________.
Moon
Sun
other planets
Polaris
Which movement of the Earth would best be described as spinning?
orbit
revolution
rotation
gravity
Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky from morning to night?
The Sun's temperature is increasing.
The Sun is orbiting the Earth.
The Earth is rotating on its axis.
The Sun's temperature is decreasing.
Why does the Sun appear so much bigger and brighter compared to other stars in the sky?
The Sun is much hotter than other stars.
The Sun is actually much bigger and brighter than other stars.
The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.
The Sun is much farther from Earth than other stars.
What effect does the tilt of the Earth have?
When Earth is tilted toward the Sun, we experience day.
When Earth is tilted away from the Sun, we experience night.
Earth's tilt changes the angle that sunlight hits it in different areas of the planet.
Earth's tilt causes it to be farther away from the Sun at different times of the year.
In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be ______________.
below each other
above each other
in alignment
at a 90 degree angle
What type of eclipse is shown in this picture?
a lunar eclipse
a solar eclipse
a galactic eclipse
a supernova eclipse
We do NOT have a solar or lunar eclipse each month because________________.
the Moon's orbit is tilted.
the Moon is too small.
the Moon's orbital distance changes
All choices are correct.
The stars in a constellation appear to be close to each other in the shape, but may be ______ in space.
great distances apart
extremely close
Why don't we see a lot of stars in the daytime?
They are covered up by the clouds.
The Sun blocks them.
The Sun's brightness overwhelms the brightness of other stars.
They are very far away from Earth.
Why do we see different constellations at different times of the year?
Earth is in different places in orbit during the year.
Earth completes one rotation once every 24 hours.
The Moon's brightness overwhelms the stars' brightness during certain moon phases.
Cloud formations cover some of the constellations during certain seasons.
