5th Grade Science TNReady Review

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What are the four gas giants in our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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How long do gas giants take to orbit the sun compared to terrestrial planets?

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Gas giants take longer to orbit the sun than terrestrial planets.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night is caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is the definition of rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis.

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What direction do objects move when a rope is pulled upward?

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The bricks will move upward.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards each other.

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences summer.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the definition of a terrestrial planet?

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A terrestrial planet is a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals and has a solid surface.