Year 5 end of year quiz challenge

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Neptune

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Uranus

• Mercury

What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

• Venus

• Saturn

• Mars

• Mercury

Which force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Inertia

What happens to gravity as two objects move farther apart?

• It stays the same

• It disappears completely

• It increases

• It decreases

Which type of bridge has a curved shape that helps hold it up?

• Truss bridge

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Cable-Stayed bridge

How is a cable-stayed bridge different from a suspension bridge?

• It uses beams instead of cables

• The cables are connected directly to towers

• It doesn’t have a deck

• It has no supports

Which type of bridge is often the easiest and cheapest to build?

• Truss bridge

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

Why are triangles important in a truss bridge?

• They look nice

• They make the bridge stronger and more stable

• They help the bridge curve

• They hold up cables

What does the term "combustion" mean?

• Freezing something

• Burning something to release heat

• Mixing water with fire

• Cooling something down