5th Grade Earth Science Standards Review

5th Grade Earth Science Standards Review

Review for Mid-Year Assessment

Earth Science Standards Focus

• Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time

• Big Idea 6: Earth Structures

• Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns

Watch Flocabulary Planets video to review (SC.5.E.5)

Multiple Choice

One morning on a camping trip, Grace got up early to watch the sunrise with her father. Grace's father explained to her the Sun is a star, just like the stars they looked at the night before. Grace was surprised that the Sun was a star. Which of the following explains why the Sun looks so much larger and brighter than other nearby stars? (SC.5.E.5.1)

• The Sun is in a galaxy far away from Earth.

• Other stars are further away from Earth.

• Each star is made from a different material.

• The Sun is the largest star in our galaxy.

Multiple Choice

Which object in Earth’s solar system can also be called a gas giant? (SC.5.E.5.2)

• a star

• a comet

• an inner planet

• an outer planet

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between the Moon and Earth? (SC.5.E.5.3)

• The Moon revolves around Earth but does not rotate on its axis.

• The Moon rotates on its axis as it revolves around the Earth.

• The Moon revolves on its axis as it rotates around Earth.

• The Moon rotates on its axis, but does not revolve around Earth.

Watch Flocabulary Types of Rocks video to review (SC.4.E.6)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the rock cycle? (SC.4.E.6.1)

• Weathering and erosion can cause metamorphic rock to change into igneous rock over time.

• Weathering and erosion can cause igneous rock to change into metamorphic rock over time.

• Heat and pressure can cause metamorphic rock to change into sedimentary rock over time.

• Heat and pressure can cause sedimentary rock to change into metamorphic rock over time.

Multiple Choice

What are the nonrenewable resources on Earth? (SC.4.E.6.3 & SC.4.E.6.6)

• Wind, water, solar

• Natural gas, coal, and oil

• Natural gas, coal, and oil

• Natural gas, coal, and oil

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of weathering? (SC.4.E.6.4)

• A river deposits sand into the gulf.

• A fast-flowing stream carries sediment.

• Wind blows sand into dunes in the desert.

• A tree root pushes up and cracks a sidewalk.

Watch Flocabulary Weather video to review (SC.5.E.7)

Multiple Choice

Tom built a model of a water cycle using an old aquarium with a glass cover, a container of ice cubes, water, and a lamp. Which part of the water cycle causes the water droplets to form on the glass cover? (SC.5.E.7.1 & SC.5.E.7.2)

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• runoff

Multiple Choice

Karrie’s local weather forecast stated that a low-pressure system was moving into her area. What kind of weather can Karrie expect based on this forecast? (SC.5.E.7.3 & SC.5.E.7.4)

• warm weather and storms

• cold weather and strong winds

• cool weather and clear skies

• hot weather few clouds

Multiple Choice

Which of the following DOES NOT affect the climate of an area? (SC.5.E.7.5 & SC.5.E.7.6)

• position latitude

• altitude or elevation

• proximity to water

• today’s temperature

Poll

What would be most helpful to review about Earth Science?

• Big Idea 5: Earth and Space in Time (planets & solar system)

• Bid Idea 6: Earth Structures (rocks/minerals and the movement of earth landforms)

• Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns (water cycle, weather, and climate)

• I do not need to review any and feel confident about all of Earth Science.