Unit: Variety of Life
Selected Response
(I)
Multiple Choice
1.
What conclusion can we make about the bear below?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
2.
It has big teeth.
It has black claws.
It has small ears and eyes.
It lives in a cold climate.
The chart below shows the growth of two plants over four weeks. In which
week did Plant A grow the most?
Plant A
8
Plant B
6
Plant
Height
(cm) 4
2
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
1
2
3
4
0
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Unit: Variety of Life
3.
The diagram below shows the set up for a science experiment. What question
can be answered from this experiment?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4.
able to move from one place to another
a hard exoskeleton
makes its own food
uses food to support its life functions
Which characteristic would classify organisms as arthropods?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6.
Can beans grow faster in groups of eight?
Do beans need light in order to grow?
Does seawater affect bean growth?
How much water is needed for beans to grow?
Which characterizes all living things?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5.
Selected Response
ability to make its own food
backbone
jointed legs
seen only through a microscope
Which is a kingdom in the classification of living things?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Fish
Fungi
Mammals
Reptiles
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Unit: Variety of Life
7.
Selected Response
Which belongs to the kingdom Fungi?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
8.
Which organisms are able to make their own food?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
animals
fungi
micro-organisms
plants
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Unit: Variety of Life
9.
Selected Response
Which classification system would best suit the creatures below?
Y
X
W
(A)
Z
Shapes
Angles
Curves
Antennae
No antennae Antennae
(B)
No antenna
Shapes
Angles
Curves
One eye
More than
one eye
One eye
More than
one eye
Antennae
(C)
Two antennae
Three antennae
Angles
Curves
Curves
Angles
Antennae
(D)
Two antennae
Three antennae
4
One eye
More than
one eye
One eye
More than
one eye
Unit: Variety of Life
10.
What do fish, dogs, and birds have in common?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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hair
legs
lungs
spine
Which kingdom contains organisms that were identified after the discovery of
the microscope?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
12.
Selected Response
Animals
Fungi
Plants
Protists
The classification system below groups trees based on leaf structure.
Leaves of trees
Needle-like
Broad and flat
Short, in
bunches of
three
W
Long, in
Short, in
bunches of bunches of
five
three
Y
X
Long, in
bunches of
five
Z
What is the name of the tree that contains the leaf shown below?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
W
X
Y
Z
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Unit: Variety of Life
13.
Selected Response
Which animal would fit in the empty box?
Animals with fur
Animals without hooves
Animals with hooves
Animals with
short tails
Animals with Animals with
long tails
short tails
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Animals with
long tails
Unit: Variety of Life
14.
Selected Response
Which animal belongs in group C below?
Without feathers
With feathers
Group A
With hair
With scales
Without scales
Group B
Group C
Group D
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: Variety of Life
15.
Which is found only in vertebrates?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16.
backbone
blood
fur
shells
What is the difference between a reptile and an amphibian?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
17.
Selected Response
An amphibian has a back bone and reptiles do not.
An amphibian has adaptations for life on land and water and reptiles do
not.
A reptile has a back bone and amphibians do not.
A reptile has adaptations for life on land and water and amphibians do
not.
Which is an arthropod?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: Variety of Life
18.
How do microorganisms benefit humans?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
19.
dry, cool, dark
dry, warm, bright
moist, cool, dark
moist, warm, bright
Which adaptation helps moose move through a thick wooded forest?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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arm and base
eyepiece and stage
nosepiece and stage
stage and base
Which conditions most likely cause mold to grow on bread?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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compost wastes
increase food spoilage
reproduce very quickly
spread disease
Which parts of a microscope should be held when carried?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
20.
Selected Response
brown color
large antlers
long legs
sense of smell
Which structural adaptation do roses use for protection?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
flowers
leaves
roots
thorns
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Unit: Variety of Life
23.
Selected Response
Which part of the microscope is shown by X below?
X
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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coarse adjustment knob
eyepiece
objective lens
stage
How much larger will the object appear through the microscope below?
10x
4x
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
10x
40x
100x
400x
10
40x
10x
Object
Unit: Variety of Life
25.
What do palaeontologists study?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
26.
Selected Response
climate
fossils
living things
rocks
Which organism is best adapted for a hot climate?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: Variety of Life
27.
Selected Response
Euglena is a microorganism that contains a tapered whip-like tail. What is most
likely the function of this tail?
Euglena
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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feeding
moving
protection
reproduction
Which is best adapted for life in water?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: Variety of Life
29.
What adaptation makes the animal below best suited for movement in winter?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
30.
large ears
large feet
long arms
long legs
How do many northern birds prepare for cold winters?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
31.
Selected Response
cover themselves
fly south
hibernate
sit on their nests
What protects the animal below from predators?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
hard shell
long neck
small mouth
thick legs
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Unit: Variety of Life
32.
Selected Response
Which beak below would be most helpful for a bird that eats nectar in flowers?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
33.
Raccoons living in cities are able to open garbage can lids. What does this
ability best represent?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
adapting to its new environment
becoming a plant eater
being tamed by humans
developing a strong sense of smell
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Unit: Variety of Life
34.
Which of these adaptations would best help animals survive in a very dry
environment with hot daytime temperatures and cold night time temperatures?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
35.
Selected Response
ability to climb tall trees
ability to tunnel underground
thick fur
webbed feet
Porcupines have sharp quills. For what purpose is this structure needed?
Quills
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
36.
Which would help a plant survive in an environment that is very hot in the day,
cool at night, has little rain during the year and has strong wind storms?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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camouflage
movement
protection
warmth
broad thick leaves
small waxy leaves
tall trunk with thick bark
short trunk with thin bark
What explains the presence of many different species of trout in Newfoundland
and Labrador?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
artificial selection
cross-breeding
natural selection
spread of disease
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Unit: Variety of Life
(II)
Selected Response
Completion
1. A(n) _____________ is the outer covering of an arthropod’s body.
2. ______________ are structural features and abilities that enable an organism
to survive in its environment.
3. A(n) _______________ is a scientist that studies fossils.
4. A(n) _____________ is an animal with a backbone.
5. ________________ is a method of organizing and grouping things with like
characteristics.
6. A(n) ________________ is any organism that is so small that you need a
magnifier to view it.
7. A(n)__________ is the remains or traces of life from the past.
8. An invertebrate that has jointed legs and an exoskeleton is a(n) ____________ .
9. Each distinct kind of living thing is called a(n) _________.
10. A(n) __________ is an arthropod with 3 pairs of jointed legs and 3 body parts.
(III) True and False
1. It doesn’t matter how scientists classify organisms as long as they understand
how they did it. ________
2. Some bacteria are helpful to people. ________
3. Animals that do not have a skeleton are arthropods. ________
4. All invertebrates have an exoskeleton. ________
5. Vertebrates are the most numerous organisms on Earth. ________
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Unit: Turn It On!
Selected Response
(I)
Multiple Choice
1.
Which safety precaution would best free a piece of toast stuck in a toaster?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
2.
What is the purpose of a fuse?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3.
chemical energy
current electricity
mechanical energy
static electricity
Which is a good electrical conductor?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5.
decrease bulb brightness
distribute electricity through the house
increase the power to an appliance
prevent overheating of the circuit
A person receives a shock when they touch a door handle. What kind of energy
does the person feel?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4.
make sure the toaster is plugged in
remove the toast with a metal spoon
unplug the toaster to prevent electric shock
wet your hands so they don’t get burned
glass
metal
plastic
wood
Which uses electricity?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
calculator
candle
skateboard
tricycle
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Unit: Turn It On!
6.
Which is an example of wasting electricity?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
7.
The ground prong has been removed.
The plug is coloured black.
The plug wire is thin.
The prongs have a hole in them.
What is the best object to touch to remove a static electric charge?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
9.
adding insulation to homes
taking baths instead of showers
turning down a thermostat
using lower watt light bulbs
Which safety hazard is associated with this plug?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
8.
Selected Response
concrete wall
leather chair
metal sink
wooden door
Which pair of objects could be separated using an electromagnet?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
aluminum and steel
ceramic and plastic
copper and aluminum
glass and lead
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Unit: Turn It On!
10.
Which electrical device uses an electromagnet?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
11.
heating water in a 1000 Watt kettle for 15 minutes
operating five 100 Watt light bulbs for 60 minutes
using a 250 Watt computer for 120 minutes
using a 3000 Watt heater for 30 minutes
When two materials are rubbed together, which has the greatest effect on the
production of static electricity?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14.
holds the plug tighter to the wall
makes it easier to hold in your hand
provides a path to the ground
increases power to the appliance
Which uses the most electrical energy?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
13.
coffee pot
drill
kettle
light bulb
What is the function of the third prong on a plug?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
12.
Selected Response
amount of time rubbed
size of materials
time of day
type of materials
In the circuit below, what happens to bulb A when bulb B is added?
A
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
blows out
gets brighter
gets duller
stays the same
Before
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A
After
B
Unit: Turn It On!
15.
Selected Response
Which circuit is complete?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: Turn It On!
16.
In the diagram below, what is needed to light the bulb?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
17.
18.
bigger wire
filament
longer wire
more cells
If a 3 volt battery contains two 1.5 volt cells, how many cells does a 9 volt
battery contain?
(A) 3.0
(B) 4.5
(C) 6.0
(D) 12.0
Which source of electricity is most environmentally friendly?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
19.
Selected Response
hydro
nuclear
solar
thermal
Which sources of energy are renewable?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
nuclear, fossil fuels, solar
nuclear, fossil fuels, wind
water, solar, fossil fuels
water, solar, wind
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Unit: Turn It On!
20.
Selected Response
Which would be the strongest electromagnet?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: Turn It On!
(II)
Selected Response
Completion
1. A ____________ is a device with blades that are turned by the force of water,
steam or gas to power a generator.
2. A _______________ is a path along which electricity flows.
3. In a _______________ circuit, each bulb shares its power source with other bulbs.
4. _______________ electricity is produced by rubbing certain materials together.
5. A(n) __________________ is made by wrapping an iron rod with a coil of copper
wire and running electric current through it.
6. A ________________ is a device that changes mechanical energy into electrical
energy.
7. A ______________ is a device that allows you to control the flow of electricity
through a circuit.
8. A __________________ is a substance that allows electricity to flow through it
easily.
9. ____________________ is a form of energy produced when a current of electrons
flow through a circuit.
10. As a safety precaution, if a circuit has too much electricity flowing through it, the
wire in a ____________ will melt and cause a break in the circuit.
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Unit: Turn It On!
Selected Response
(III) Matching
1. wind turbine
______
a. when two electrically charged objects pull together
2. repulsion
______
b. a substance that does not allow electricity to flow
3. energy
_____
d. the path along which electricity flows
4. insulator
_____
e. electricity that uses water as its source
5. electrons
_____
f. tiny particles found in atoms
6. hydroelectricity _____
7. attraction
8. circuit
g. when two electrically charged objects push away
from each other
_____
_____
h. a machine with blades that are turned by the force
of moving gases
i. a force that makes things change
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
(I)
Multiple Choice
1.
Which force slows a flying object?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
2.
Selected Response
drag
inertia
lift
thrust
Which glider will fly straight and level?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
3.
Selected Response
Which position of the parts on the airplane produces the most drag?
aileron
rudder
flap
flap
aileron
4.
ailerons
flaps
rudder
(A)
down
down
right
(B)
level
level
straight
(C)
level
down
right
(D)
up
level
left
Which shape will create the most drag?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
5.
Which are opposing forces?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6.
7.
Thrust
Wing Surface
(A)
less
less
(B)
less
more
(C)
more
less
(D)
more
more
What part of an airplane pulls it through the air?
airfoil
jet engine
propeller
wing
Which Canadian made a significant contribution to flight?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
9.
drag and gravity
drag and resistance
lift and gravity
lift and resistance
Which combination of thrust and wing surface would provide the most lift?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
8.
Selected Response
Charles Lindburg
John McCurdy
Orville Wright
William Alcock
Which demonstrates Bernoulli’s Principle?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
air blowing through a window
hot air balloon rising
shower curtain moving toward the stream of water
running through a swimming pool of water
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
10.
Selected Response
Which combination of forces enables an aircraft to climb to a higher altitude?
(A)
Thrust
Drag
Lift
Gravity
Thrust
Drag
Lift
Gravity
Thrust
Drag
Lift
Gravity
Thrust
Drag
Lift
Gravity
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
11.
Selected Response
Which wing profile demonstrates the proper terms and forces?
low pressure
(A)
trailing edge
leading edge
high pressure
high pressure
(B)
trailing edge
leading edge
low pressure
low pressure
(C)
trailing edge
leading edge
high pressure
high pressure
(D)
trailing edge
leading edge
low pressure
12.
What is the best way to test a new wing design?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
attach the wing to a plane and fly it
drag the wing through water
observe the wing
test wing in a wind tunnel
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
13.
What could happen to the tent below if the front and back doors were opened on
a windy day?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14.
air
gravity
light
water
What is the best means of propulsion for a trip to the moon?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16.
Only the roof would push up.
The doors would close.
The floor and roof would push up.
The roof and the sides would push in.
What is needed in order for a propeller driven plane to fly?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15.
Selected Response
flappable wings
jet engines
propellers
rocket boosters
Which was first used to fly?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
bi-plane
balloon
shuttle
jet
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
17.
Which activity became popular with fast air travel?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
18.
Selected Response
computer use
home construction
oil exploration
tropical vacations
Different shaped objects were placed between the candle and the wind tunnel.
Which setup would most likely blow out the candle first?
(A)
wind direction
wind
tunnel
candle
(B)
wind direction
wind
tunnel
candle
(C)
wind direction
wind
tunnel
candle
(D)
wind direction
wind
tunnel
candle
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Unit: The Sky’s the Limit
Selected Response
(II)
Completion
1.
An upward force called __________ enables planes to fly.
2.
__________ is a force that acts against a moving object.
3.
Jet engines produce __________ to push it forward.
4.
An airplane wing provides __________ and the propeller provides __________.
5.
__________ allows airplanes to move with as little resistance as possible.
(III) Matching
1. Propulsion _____
a. height above Earth’s surface
2. Ailerons _____
b. the ability to move an object
3. Rudder _____
c. hinged sections of a plane that control its balance
from side to side
4. Manoeuvrable _____
d. driving force that pushes a boat forward
5. Altitude _____
e. enables an aircraft to move left or right
(IV) True and False
1.
Air helps keep balloons and parachutes in the air. ________
2.
Air is much lighter than most solids. ________
3.
Balloons are able to fly because the air on the inside is heavier than the air
outside. ________
4.
The movement of an object is the result of unequal forces. ________
5.
Compressed air has less force than air that is not compressed. ________
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Unit: Out of This World
Selected Response
(I)
Multiple Choice
1.
What is the most important thing to consider when designing clothing for
astronauts?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
2.
Which two countries have contributed the most to space exploration?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3.
Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin
Marc Garneau
Neil Armstrong
Yuri Gagarin
How do satellite images help people on Earth?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5.
Canada and Brazil
Germany and Great Britain
Mexico and Australia
Russia and United States
Which astronaut is Canadian?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4.
comfort
fashion
pockets for storage
protection from heat
highlight constellation formations
indicate connections in food webs
track weather systems
show political boundaries
During a recent space mission to Mars, scientists found water a few feet
underground. What conclusion could be made about Mars from this discovery?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
It is the closest planet to Earth.
It is the farthest planet from Earth.
Life could have existed there.
Life never existed there.
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Unit: Out of This World
6.
What effect does the moon have on Earth?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
7.
rises in the east and sets in the west
rises in the north and sets in the south
rises in the south and sets in the north
rises in the west and sets in the east
What period of time is equal to one complete revolution of a planet around the
sun?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
10.
one day
one month
twelve days
twelve months
What is the general path the sun takes as it appears to move across the sky?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
9.
daylight
global warming
seasons
tidal changes
How much time does it take Earth to make one complete revolution around the
sun?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
8.
Selected Response
day
month
week
year
Which planet has the longest year in Earth time?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Earth
Mars
Mercury
Venus
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Unit: Out of This World
11.
Selected Response
The diagram below represents a lunar eclipse. What does each letter indicate?
X
Y
Z
X
Y
Z
(A)
Earth
moon
sun
(B)
Earth
sun
moon
(C)
sun
Earth
moon
(D)
sun
moon
Earth
12. The diagram below represents a view of Earth from above the North Pole. What
does each letter indicate?
Z
North Pole
Y
W
X
W
X
Y
Z
(A)
noon
sunrise
midnight
sunset
(B)
noon
sunset
midnight sunrise
(C)
sunrise
midnight
noon
sunset
(D)
sunrise
midnight
sunset
noon
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Unit: Out of This World
13.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14.
ball of gas that gives off light
ball of rock that orbits Earth
small chunk of ice that orbits the sun
small chunk of rock that orbits the sun
What best describes a comet?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
17.
body that orbits planets
body that reflects light
planet in our solar system
star in our solar system
What is a meteoroid?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16.
Earth
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Which best describes the sun?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15.
Selected Response
ice, gas and dust which orbits Earth
ice, gas and dust which orbits the sun
rock, water, and waste which orbits Earth
rock, water, and waste which orbits the sun
Which group of planets have rocky surfaces?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Earth, Mercury, Jupiter
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth
Venus, Neptune, Pluto
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Unit: Out of This World
18.
If all the planets started together on their orbits around the sun, which one would
finish last?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
19.
Jupiter
Mercury
Pluto
Saturn
Which planet is closest to Earth?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
20.
Selected Response
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
Venus
Which letter in the diagram below represents Mars?
Sun
W
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
21.
X Earth
Y
W
X
Y
Z
What is a star?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
A large ball of gas that gives off light and heat.
A large, icy object that orbits the Sun.
A small ball of gas that gives off light and heat.
A small, icy object that orbits the Sun.
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Unit: Out of This World
22.
Which is true about constellations?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
23.
to guide them during space travel
to guide them during explorations
to provide energy for space stations
to provide energy for their homes
What is a constellation?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(II)
They are always visible in the night sky.
They are found within our solar system.
They are named after characters from stories.
They are visible because they reflect the sun’s light.
In what way did people use stars in the past?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Selected Response
collection of stars and the moon
group of stars which form a pattern
reflection from the sun
star which has burnt out
Completion
1. The ____________ is the center of our Solar System.
2. ____________ is debris which looks like dirty snowballs in space.
3. ____________ is rocky, metallic objects that orbit the Sun.
4. Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are _____________.
5. ____________ helps us to observe the sky.
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Selected Response
(III) Matching
1. Jupiter _____
a. closest to the sun
2. Venus _____
b. has a large ring system
3. Uranus _____
c. largest planet
4. Neptune _____
d. looks red and is mostly desert
5. Mercury _____
e. close to Earth and similar in size
6. Earth _____
f. spins on its side
7. Saturn _____
g. furthest from the sun
8. Mars _____
h. first planet to be identified
9. Pluto _____
i. able to support living things
(IV) True and False
1. During a lunar eclipse, a person cannot see the moon. _____
2. The sun only shines on Earth during the daytime. _____
3. During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun’s light from Earth. _____
4. The sun is the closest star to Earth. _____
5. A person’s body weight on Earth is less than on the moon. _____
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