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Grade 5 Science DCA 1 - Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

In a classroom experiment, students used a globe and a flashlight to demonstrate how seasons occur. To accurately depict the cause of seasons on earth, students must _____ the

a)

tilt

b)

shake

c)

drop

2.

Saturn rotates on its axis approximately every 10.7 hours. Based on this information, how would Saturn's day/night cycle compare to Earth's?

a)

Saturn's day/night cycle will be more than twice as long as Earth's.

b)

Saturn's day/night cycle will be less than half the time of Earth's.

c)

Saturn will have more seasonal temperature changes than Earth.

d)

The length of shadows on Saturn will be longer than on Earth.

3.

Select the TWO scenarios that best illustrate the effect of Earth's gravitational force on a ball.

a)

A ball bouncing off a wall.

b)

A ball dropping from a height.

c)

A ball spinning on a table.

d)

A ball rolling off a slope.

4.

John observed the shadow of a flagpole at different times during the day. He noticed that the shadow's length and direction changed. What is the primary reason for this change in the shadow?

a)

The shadow changed because the Earth is rotating around the Sun.

b)

The shadow changed because the Sun is revolving around the Earth.

c)

The shadow changed because the Earth is rotating on its axis.

d)

The shadow changed because the Sun is rotating on its axis.

5.

What was the phase of the Moon visible from New York State on July 19?

a)

New Moon

b)

First Quarter

c)

Full Moon

d)

Last Quarter

6.

Which statement best describes what the student will observe at 8 a.m.?

a)

The shadow will be longer at 8 a.m. than it was at 7 a.m., and its direction will be West.

b)

The shadow will be shorter at 8 a.m. than it was at 7 a.m., and its direction will be South.

c)

The shadow will be shorter at 8 a.m. than it was at 7 a.m., and its direction will be West.

d)

The shadow will be the same length at 8 a.m. as it was at 7 a.m., and its direction will be Southwest.

7.

Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter than other stars?

a)

Because it is the largest and brightest star in the universe.

b)

Because it is the closest star to Earth.

c)

Because it is the farthest star from Earth.

d)

Because it is the smallest and least bright star in the universe.

8.

Considering the relationship between light intensity and distance, which statement accurately describes the appearance of a distant light source?

a)

A distant light source appears brighter than a closer one.

b)

A distant light source appears dimmer than a closer one.

c)

The brightness of a light source is not affected by distance.

d)

A distant light source appears the same brightness as a closer one.

9.

How does the brightness of a star appear to change with distance?

a)

Medium Light stars will be hard to see

b)

Very Low Light stars will star the same

c)

Low Light stars are visible

10.

Which two sources of pollution, if controlled, could significantly decrease ocean pollution?

a)

agricultural runoff

b)

plastic waste

c)

automobile emissions

d)

industrial waste

e)

household sewage

11.

Which of the following is a good example of the interaction between the lithosphere and the atmosphere?

a)

Wind eroding and shaping a mountain over time.

b)

Plants absorbing carbon dioxide from the air.

c)

Water in a river evaporating and becoming part of the atmosphere.

d)

Animals breathing out carbon dioxide into the air.

12.

The source of gravitational force acting on the object as it fell was determined by developing three models,

The correct source of gravitational force acting on the object as it fell…

a)

Extract or remove something from the Earth's surface

b)

Retrieve an object from the Earth's atmosphere

c)

Apply force toward the center of the Earth

d)

None applies

13.

Identify the two pollutants that, upon entering the ocean, have the potential to cut down the level of pollution by half

a)

Industry waste

transportation

b)

litter

farm runoff

c)

offshore oil

on land soil

d)

air pollutants

waste sewage

14.

Why are some stars not visible year-round?

a)

 

It is an undeniable fact that the moon revolves around the earth.

b)

Throughout the year, the Earth moves on its orbital path.

c)

 

The movement of the sun across the sky.

d)

The rotational movement of the Earth on its axis

15.

From where does the majority of Earth's freshwater originate?

a)

Oceans

b)

Ground water

c)

Glaciers

d)

Ice caps

16.

The fact that most of the freshwater on Earth is derived from the oceans is well-supported by what evidence?

a)

Glaciers and ice caps are the primary sources of freshwater on Earth.

b)

 

It is a fact that when ground ice melts, it transforms into freshwater and forcefully flows into nearby rivers and lakes.

c)

Our main source of freshwater is from the ocean, which holds only a small fraction of the world's water.

d)

The freshwater supply on Earth is largely created by rivers that flow into the ocean.

17.

What part of Earth’s water is found on Earth?

a)

The total amount of water present in all the oceans of the world.

b)

The entirety of the water present in lakes

c)

All the water that is present in rivers.

d)

 

Without a doubt, all of the freshwater on this planet can be found on Earth.

18.

In the world's oceans, plastic waste accumulates in garbage patches. What are two possible solutions to protect the environment?

a)

Create an eco-friendly material similar to plastic that dissolves in water.

b)

Installing catalytic converters on all vehicles is a critical step towards preserving our environment.

c)

Plastic materials can be reused and recycled by humans.

d)

Instead of dumping trash in the water, it should be disposed of properly on the land.

19.

How does the Atmosphere interact with the Geosphere?

a)

 

The desert experiences sand dunes movement due to the impact of strong winds.

b)

Ocean currents can cause erosion when they hit the land.

c)

There was a landslide on the side of a mountain as a result of the heavy rainfall.

d)

When a volcano erupts, it releases vast quantities of gases into the atmosphere.

20.

What is the meaning of the term CER?

a)

Claim

Ever

Rotation

b)

Claim

Evidence

Reason

c)

Claim

Everyone

Rejoice

d)

Claim

Economy

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