Sun, Stars, and Shadows Quiz

Sun, Stars, and Shadows Quiz

5th Grade

13 Qs

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Sun, Stars, and Shadows Quiz

Sun, Stars, and Shadows Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

5th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Erin Olson

Used 2+ times

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the Sun appears brighter than other stars in the sky?

The Sun is larger than all other stars.

The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.

The Sun emits more light than other stars.

The Sun is the only star in our solar system.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best explains why stars appear to move across the night sky?

The stars are moving rapidly through space.

The Earth rotates on its axis.

The stars are changing their positions.

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do shadows change length throughout the day?

The Sun changes its brightness.

The Earth rotates, changing the Sun's position in the sky.

The Moon blocks the Sun at different times.

Clouds cover the Sun at different times.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the seasonal appearance of certain stars in the night sky?

The stars change their brightness.

The Earth's orbit around the Sun.

The stars move closer to Earth during certain seasons.

The Earth's rotation on its axis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the length of a shadow at noon compare to the length of a shadow in the early morning?

Shadows are longer at noon.

Shadows are shorter at noon.

Shadows are the same length at both times.

Shadows do not exist at noon.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about the apparent brightness of stars?

It depends only on the size of the star.

It depends on both the distance from Earth and the star's actual brightness.

It depends only on the distance from Earth.

It depends only on the star's actual brightness.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What pattern do we observe in the direction of shadows throughout the day?

Shadows always point north.

Shadows move in a circle.

Shadows change direction as the Sun moves across the sky.

Shadows do not change direction.

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