Earth and Space Quiz

Quiz
•
Science
•
5th Grade
•
Easy
Standards-aligned
Ms. Jones
Used 1+ times
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes day and night on Earth?
The phases of the moon cause day and night.
The Earth's orbit around the sun causes day and night.
The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.
The movement of the sun closer to the Earth causes day and night.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.
It takes approximately 12 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.
It takes approximately 48 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.
It takes approximately 365 days for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the imaginary line called that runs through the Earth's North and South Poles?
The Equator
The imaginary line is called the Prime Meridian.
The Tropic of Cancer
The International Date Line
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main factor that determines the change in seasons?
The distance of the Earth from the sun
The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the sun.
The amount of rainfall in a particular season
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which hemisphere experiences summer when the other hemisphere experiences winter?
The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter.
The Eastern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Western Hemisphere experiences winter.
The Southern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter.
The Western Hemisphere experiences summer when the Eastern Hemisphere experiences winter.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?
23.5 degrees
45 degrees
10 degrees
30 degrees
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the Earth to experience different seasons?
The Earth experiences different seasons due to its axial tilt as it orbits the sun.
The Earth experiences different seasons due to the ocean currents
The Earth experiences different seasons due to the rotation speed
The Earth experiences different seasons due to the distance from the sun
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
14 questions
Solstice Equinox Tropic

Quiz
•
3rd - 6th Grade
14 questions
Tides and Seasons

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
12 questions
Earth's Days, Years, and Seasons

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
15 questions
Seasons

Quiz
•
4th Grade - University
10 questions
Solstice & Equinox

Quiz
•
3rd - 6th Grade
15 questions
Earth's Place in Space

Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Seasons and the Sun

Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Earth's Axis and Its Impacts Quiz

Quiz
•
5th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade