Review Science

The table shows information about four stars. The lower the number is, the brighter the star appears in the sky. The four stars have the same actual brightness. A student wants to make a model of these four stars. Which arrangement should the model show?

• Star B is closest to Earth.

• Star C is the largest star.

• Star A is closer to Earth than Star B.

• Star D is the smallest star.

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Use the diagram. Which conclusion about the sun and other stars in the universe can you make?

• Some stars are brighter than our sun and some are less bright.

• Some stars are closer than our sun and some are farther away.

• Some stars are bigger than our sun and some are smaller.

• Some stars are hotter than our sun and some are not as hot.

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Which statement does the data support?

• Cup Z was probably placed in the shade.

• Cups X and Z were probably placed in the same part of the yard.

• Cup Y was probably placed in the sunniest part of the yard.

• Cup X probably got less sunlight than the other cups.

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In what part of the diagram is the ball overcoming the force of gravity?

• from B to C

• at A only

• from A to C

• from A to B

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How would a telescope change what they see in the circled area?

• They would see planets, but not stars.

• They would see many more stars.

• They would be able to see the sun.

• They would see fewer stars but a bigger area of the sky.

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How can the effect of the sun’s energy on Earth be measured?

• Measure the amount of force needed to overcome gravity.

• Measure the apparent brightness of stars in the night sky.

• Measure the speed at which a falling object moves through the air.

• Measure the change in temperature when the sun's light strikes Earth.

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Imagine that the pull of gravity between Earth and the sun increased. What would be the effect of this change?

• The sun would appear dimmer.

• Earth would move closer to the sun.

• The actual brightness of the sun would increase.

• The sun would no longer be the closest star to Earth.

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Which is most likely the missing height measurement?

• 80 cm

• 90 cm

• 100 cm

• 110 cm

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Based on the picture, which property could best be used to explain how these two tree trunks differ?

• size

• shape

• texture

• color

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James needs 5 grams of sand for an investigation. Based on the picture, how much sand did James measure? Does he have enough sand for the investigation?

• James measured 20 grams of sand. He has less than he needs.

• James measured 20 grams of sand. He has more than he needs.

• James measured 10 grams of sand. He has less than he needs.

• James measured 10 grams of sand. He has more than he needs.

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