Grade 5_Earth, Sun, Moon_TEST

What is the name of our solar system?

• The Orion Belt

• The Milky Way

• The name of our solar system is the 'Solar System'.

• The Andromeda System

Answer explanation

The name of our solar system is the 'Solar System', as it is the system of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit the sun.

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the sun passes between the Earth and the moon, blocking the moon's light and casting a shadow on the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking the moon's light and casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, causing the sun to appear larger and brighter.

Answer explanation

A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on the Earth.

What is a lunar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, causing the Moon's shadow to fall on the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, causing the Sun's shadow to fall on the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon disappears from the sky for a short period of time.

Answer explanation

A lunar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

How does the sun burn?

• By releasing oxygen

• By undergoing chemical reactions

• Through nuclear fusion

• By emitting radiation

Answer explanation

The sun burns through nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy.

What is a total eclipse?

• A total eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.

• A total eclipse is when the sun completely blocks the moon, casting a shadow on the Earth.

Answer explanation

A total eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.

What are the different phases of the moon?

• The different phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.

• Blue moon, red moon, yellow moon

• Morning moon, afternoon moon, evening moon

• Summer moon, winter moon, spring moon

Answer explanation

The correct phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.

If the gravity on the moon is the same as on the earth, how would our movement be affected?

• Our movement would feel unstable and unpredictable due to the varying gravity on the moon.

• Our movement would feel the same as on earth due to the similar gravity on the moon.

• Our movement would feel heavier and more restricted due to the higher gravity on the moon.

• Our movement would feel lighter and more buoyant due to the lower gravity on the moon.

Answer explanation

Our movement would feel lighter and more buoyant due to the lower gravity on the moon.

How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 6

• 10

• 8

• 12

Answer explanation

There are 8 planets in our solar system, so the correct answer is 8.

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

Answer explanation

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, making it the correct choice.

What is the closest planet to the sun?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

Answer explanation

The closest planet to the sun is Mercury, making it the correct choice.