UCP 5th Grade Science Test 1

Look at the picture. Which of the following best describes what is being shown in the picture?

• a galaxy

• a planet

• the sky

• a star

Which of these characteristics is common to all of the planets in the Solar System?

Which statement best compares the Sun to Earth?

• A. They are similar in size, and Earth revolves around the Sun.

• B. They are similar in size, and the Sun revolves around Earth.

• C. The Sun is much larger, and Earth revolves around the Sun.

• D. The Sun is much larger, and the Sun revolves around Earth.

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What process is depicted in diagram B involving clouds, rain, and the sun?

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Fill in the blank: In diagram C, the process of water returning to the atmosphere is shown by the arrow pointing from water to the cloud. This process is called ____.

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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By which process does water move out of the oceans?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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The table shows humidity levels for four cities on a particular day. What is the humidity level of the air in City A?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

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Which city most likely just experienced rain immediately followed by warm temperatures?

• City A

• City B

• City C

• City D

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Sydney lives on the east coast of Florida. During the summer, Sydney noticed that on some days the breeze outside is hot and humid; while on other days the breeze is hot and dry. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the differences in the breezes that Sydney feels?

• Wind coming from the ocean is hot and dry, and wind coming from inland is cold and wet.

• Wind coming from the ocean is cold and dry, and wind coming from inland is cold and wet.

• Wind coming from the ocean is hot and dry, and wind coming from inland is hot and humid.

• Wind coming from the ocean is hot and humid, and wind coming from inland is hot and dry.

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The climate zones for the U.S. and Mexico are represented in the image below.

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