4th grade earth science

James and Priya are looking at the night sky and want to compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars and planets. What is one way they can do this?

• By their color and brightness

• By their distance from the Earth

• By their ability to support life

• By their size and composition

Zoe and Ethan are planning a camping trip and want to know how the Earth's position and motion in relation to the sun will affect their experience. What should they consider?

• It influences the Earth's magnetic field

• It causes the phases of the moon

• It determines the length of a day

• It affects the Earth's gravity

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Which process is demonstrated by the water cycle?

• Volcanic activity

• Evaporation and condensation

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion and sedimentation

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Hannah is planning a school project on weather forecasting. How can she predict weather events?

• By observing animal behavior

• By using weather charts/maps and collected weather data

• By measuring soil moisture

• By analyzing ocean currents

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Daniel is studying weather patterns for his science project. What can he infer from these patterns?

• The likelihood of earthquakes

• The potential for volcanic eruptions

• The rate of continental drift

• The probability of future weather events

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Emily is researching the impact of the moon on Earth's tides. What is one factor she should consider?

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The distance of the sun from Earth

• The temperature of ocean water

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Lucas is studying the greenhouse effect for his environmental science class. Which gas is most associated with this effect?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

Sophia is learning about the different layers of Earth's atmosphere. Which layer is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

Which is colder? Stars or Planet?

• Planets

• Stars

Large astronomical body objects in our Universe that produces and emits its own light is __________________?

• Nebulas

• Comets

• Planets

• Stars