5th Grade 3rd 9 Wks Exam

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Moon's rotation

• The Sun's movement across the sky

How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

Why do the stars appear to move across the night sky?

• The stars are actually moving

• The Moon pulls them across

• Earth's rotation makes them appear to move

• Solar winds push them

What is the main cause of Earth's seasons?

• Distance from the Moon

• Earth's tilted axis

• Changes in the Sun's temperature

• Ocean currents

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience the most hours of daylight?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

What is the basic building block of all matter?

• Molecules

• Atoms

• Cells

• Compounds

Where can you find the atomic number of an element on the periodic table?

• Bottom

• Top

Which group of elements is known for being good conductors of electricity?

• Noble gases

• Metalloids

• Metals

• Non-metals

What is the center of an atom called?

• Electron

• Nucleus

• Proton

• Neutron

What causes a solar eclipse?

• Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's shadow on Earth

• The Sun's rotation

• Earth's rotation