Planet Mass Comparison Inquiry

1. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2D Approximate Surface Gravity of Some Planets Compared to the Earth 161. The larger the mass of a planet, the greater the pull of gravity on that planet’s surface. According to the information in the chart, which of these planets has a mass closest to the Earth’s mass? A. Jupiter B. Mercury C. Mars D. Venus

2. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2D Approximate Surface Gravity of Some Planets Compared to the Earth 161. The larger the mass of a planet, the greater the pull of gravity on that planet’s surface. According to the information in the chart, which of these planets has a mass closest to the Earth’s mass? Answer: D. Venus

3. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 4.7B 162. Which thing near this house will erode the MOST during a heavy rainstorm? A. Dirt pile B. Gravel driveway C. Stepping stones D. Soil under grass

4. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 4.7B 162. Which thing near this house will erode the MOST during a heavy rainstorm? Answer: A. Dirt pile

5. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2D, 5.7D 163. Which of the following represents X? A. Venus B. Mars   C. Jupiter x D. Neptune

6. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2D, 5.7D 163. Which of the following represents X? Answer: C. Jupiter x

7. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2D, 5.6B • 164. Both light bulbs are lit in the circuit above. In order to turn off both lights, a switch must be installed in the circuit at the place marked- • 4 • 3 • C. 2 • D. 1

8. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2D, 5.6B 164. Both light bulbs are lit in the circuit above. In order to turn off both lights, a switch must be installed in the circuit at the place marked- Answer: D. 1

9. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.8C 165. The Earth makes a complete rotation once every 24 hours. Which of these would best illustrate rotation? A. B. C. D.

10. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.8C 165. The Earth makes a complete rotation once every 24 hours. Which of these would best illustrate rotation? Answer: C.

11. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.7C 166. Because burning fossil fuels creates pollution, alternatives are being investigated. What might limit the use of wind as a major energy source? A. Wind machines have huge blades to capture the wind. B. The strength of the wind varies. C. Wind power does not create pollution. D. Turbines and generators in the wind machine create electricity.

12. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.7C 166. Because burning fossil fuels creates pollution, alternatives are being investigated. What might limit the use of wind as a major energy source? Answer: B. The strength of the wind varies.

13. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 4.8C 167. Which of the following describes the motion of Earth shown in this picture? A. Vibrating B. Orbiting C. Rotating D. Revolving

14. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 4.8C 167. Which of the following describes the motion of Earth shown in this picture? Answer: C. Rotating

15. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2F, 5.6C 168. Describe what is happening to the light in the diagram above.

16. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.2F, 5.6C 168. Describe what is happening to the light in the diagram above. Answer: The light is bending.

17. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.8C 169. Mrs. Veron’s class was studying the movement of shadows outside. The above diagram was drawn during their study. Based on the diagram in which position could the students find the sun? A. W B. X C. Y D. Z

18. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.8C 169. Mrs. Veron’s class was studying the movement of shadows outside. The above diagram was drawn during their study. Based on the diagram in which position could the students find the sun? Answer: A. W

19. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.4A, 5.5B • 170. Which of these shows the day when this thermometer was left outside? • A. B. • C. D.

20. 5th Grade Daily Reinforcers TEK 5.4A, 5.5B 170. Which of these shows the day when this thermometer was left outside? Answer: B.