Earth and Space
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The movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun
SubtopicThe movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun under Earth and Space for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If you were standing on Mars, which object would Mars be orbiting?
A.The Earth
B.The Moon
C.The Sun
D.Jupiter
- 2.
Which planet is the smallest of all the eight main planets?
A.Mars
B.Venus
C.Mercury
D.Earth
- 3.
What happens because the Earth is tilted on its axis as it orbits the Sun?
A.It creates different seasons
B.It makes the Earth spin faster
C.It causes the Sun to turn blue
D.It stops the Moon from moving
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The movement of the Moon relative to the Earth
SubtopicThe movement of the Moon relative to the Earth under Earth and Space for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the primary reason the Moon is considered Earth's neighbor?
A.It is the closest celestial body to Earth
B.It is made of the same gas as Earth
C.It has the same weather as Earth
D.It is the same size as Earth
- 2.
If you were standing on the Moon, which object would you see the Moon 'orbiting'?
A.The Sun
B.The Earth
C.Mars
D.The Moon doesn't orbit anything
- 3.
The path of the Moon is held in place by the Earth's gravity. This relationship is often compared to:
A.A ball on a string being swung in a circle
B.A car driving in a straight line
C.A bird flying wherever it wants
D.A rock sitting on the ground
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Explaining day and night through Earth's rotation
SubtopicExplaining day and night through Earth's rotation under Earth and Space for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the best way to describe the Earth's axis?
A.A real wooden pole
B.A line of clouds
C.An imaginary line Earth spins around
D.A path Earth follows around the Sun
- 2.
If you look at the Sun at 10:00 AM and then again at 3:00 PM, why has its position in the sky changed?
A.The Sun has moved across the sky
B.The Earth has rotated on its axis
C.The Earth has moved closer to the Sun
D.The Moon has pushed the Sun
- 3.
Why can people in Australia see the Sun while people in Europe are sleeping at night?
A.Australia is closer to the Sun
B.Europe is blocked by the Moon
C.Earth's rotation puts them on opposite sides of the light
D.The Sun moves faster over Australia
Download the worksheet for Earth and Space - Explaining day and night through Earth's rotation to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
The Solar System and gravity in space
SubtopicThe Solar System and gravity in space under Earth and Space for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What do we call a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems?
A.A planet
B.A moon
C.A galaxy
D.A comet
- 2.
Which of these statements about gravity is true?
A.Only Earth has gravity
B.Gravity only works on heavy objects
C.All objects with mass have gravity
D.Gravity pushes things away from planets
- 3.
Which planet takes the longest time to orbit the Sun?
A.Jupiter
B.Neptune
C.Saturn
D.Uranus
Download the worksheet for Earth and Space - The Solar System and gravity in space to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.