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Patterns of Earth and Sky - Chapter One

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes a 'model'?

a)

A tool used by artists

b)

A representation used by scientists to understand the real world

c)

A type of vehicle

d)

A piece of clothing

2.

In the context of science, what is a 'model'?

a)

A type of experiment

b)

A method of drawing

c)

Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world

d)

A type of computer program

3.

What shape is the Earth?

a)

Flat

b)

Sphere

c)

Cube

d)

Pyramid

4.

What question will help us think about the location of stars with respect to Earth?

a)

How far is the moon?

b)

Where are the stars in space?

c)

What is the temperature of the sun?

d)

How many planets are there?

5.

Which of the following best describes 'data'?

a)

A) A collection of stars

b)

B) Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation

c)

C) A type of telescope

d)

D) A method of space travel

6.

'Data' in an investigation refers to:

a)

Theories proposed by scientists

b)

Observations or measurements recorded

c)

Predictions made before the experiment

d)

Conclusions drawn after the experiment

7.

The word 'data' refers to: A) Hypotheses B) Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation C) Theories D) Predictions

a)

Hypotheses

b)

Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation

c)

Theories

d)

Predictions

8.

Which statement is correct?

a)

Other stars are inside our solar system

b)

The Sun is not a star

c)

The Sun is the only star in our solar system

d)

The Moon is a star

9.

What can be said about the location of other stars?

a)

They are inside our solar system

b)

They are far outside our solar system

c)

They are near the Sun

d)

They are within the Milky Way

10.

What is the key concept about the Sun?

a)

The Sun is a planet

b)

The Sun is a moon

c)

The Sun is the only star in our solar system

d)

The Sun is a comet

11.

What is the main reason the sun appears larger than other stars?

a)

It is the only star in our galaxy.

b)

It is much closer to Earth than other stars.

c)

It is the brightest star in the universe.

d)

It is the oldest star in the universe.

12.

Which of the following best describes 'evidence'?

a)

A random idea

b)

Information that supports an answer to a question

c)

A question

d)

A statement