5th Grade VST2 Prep

What is NOT a possible response of animals that live in the Arctic due to

the cold season?

• Some may change their fur color to hide better.

• Some may migrate to warmer areas.

• Some may change to be warm blooded.

• Some may build a special home or burrow.

After Earth spins half of the way around on its axis, what will happen to

the part of Earth where it had been night?

• It will stay in darkness.

• It will experience daytime.

• It will get light from other stars.

• It will become much colder.

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Earth makes a complete rotation on its axis every 24 hours. How can we

tell on Earth that the planet has made a complete rotation?

• Day becomes night.

• Stars are visible from Earth.

• The sun becomes brighter.

• Day and night make a full cycle.

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What process is taking place in the diagram?

• Temperature changes are causing the rock to weather.

• Erosion is causing temperature changes in the rock.

• Weathering is causing sedimentary rock to form.

• Erosion is causing metamorphic rock to form.

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Mosquitoes pose a constant health risk in Florida. Based on the illustration above, what would be the best plan to reduce the numbers of these insects?

• Develop an insecticide that kills 80 percent of the mosquito eggs

  before they develop.

• Develop a treatment that prevents the mosquitoes from laying any eggs.

• Plan a spraying program that targets adult mosquitoes that are

  vulnerable after laying eggs.

• Use an electric current to electrocute the mosquito pupae before

  they fully develop.

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What conclusion can be made about the location of Earth in the galaxy?

• Earth is located at the exact center of the galaxy.

• Earth’s position varies as the galaxy spins.

• Earth is near the center of the galaxy.

• Earth is near the outer rim of the galaxy.

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Besides stars and their planets, what else makes up the galaxy?

• water and rocks

• rocks and gases

• dust and gases

• rocks and dust

Based on the illustration, WHICH of these statements is an OPINION?

• The Sun is one of the least bright stars.

• This galaxy has a counter-clockwise spiral.

• Our solar system is located near the center.

• Our galaxy is flatter than other galaxies.

How do the surfaces of planets in Group A differ from the centers in Group B?

• Both groups of planets have rocky surfaces.

• Group A has gaseous surfaces, while Group B has liquid surfaces.

• Group A has rocky surfaces, while Group B has icy surfaces.

• Group A has rocky surfaces, while Group B has gaseous surfaces.

Fog, mist, rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of weather having to

do with water in the air. Why is the weather shown NOT considered precipitation?

• Precipitation happens over a period of time.

• Fog and mist only occur during certain times of year.

• Precipitation does not depend on temperature.

• Fog and mist do not fall from clouds.

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