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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which planets are terrestrial planets?
Jupiter
Mars
Earth
Saturn
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which layer of atmosphere is closest to Earth?
thermosphere
exosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which layer of atmosphere is farthest from the Earth?
exosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
- 4. Multiple Choice
In which layer of atmosphere is the ozone layer located?
stratosphere
exosphere
troposphere
- 5. Multiple Choice
Air primarily consists of which 2 gases?
helium
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
oxygen
- 6. Multiple Choice
A scientist that studies the weather is called a __________.
meteorologist
weather expert
biologist
principal
- 7. Multiple Choice
Earth rotates on an imaginary line called an _____.
axis
equator
centerfield
orbit
- 8. Multiple Choice
Another word for revolve is ________.
orbit
rotate
spin
tell
- 9. Multiple Choice
The region beyond Neptune where Pluto, comets, Eris, and asteroids are found is called the __________.
giant gas planets
Kuiper Belt
solar system
terrestrial planets
- 10. Multiple Choice
___________ means how far you can see.
axis
temperature
visibility
pressure
- 11. Multiple Choice
The force that pulls objects to the ground when you drop them is known as _________.
pressure
gravity
compress
oxygen
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are weather variables that meteorologists use to predict the weather?
temperature
barometer
humidity
wind
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are weather instruments meteorologists use?
thermometer
wind vane
rain
hygrometer
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which are giant gas planets?
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Neptune
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why does a scientist use a telescope?
to tell the temperature
magnify stars and objects in the sky
measure wind speed
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are types of matter?
air
solids
liquids
gas
- 17. Multiple Choice
A scientist who studies space and stars is called a ________.
astronomer
meteorologist
astronaut
teacher
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which statements are true?
The moon is always the brightest object in the night sky.
Scientists can always predict extreme weather.
The sun is the center of the solar system.
There are different forms of precipitation.
- 19. Multiple Choice
A thermometer measures ______.
temperature
wind speed
humidity
height
- 20. Multiple Choice
A hygrometer measures __________.
humidity
temperature
a person's strength
weight
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not an example of extreme weather or a disaster?
flood
hurricane
tornado
temperature
- 22. Multiple Choice
The amount of water vapor in the air is known as ______.
precipitation
sweat
humidity
air pressure
- 23. Multiple Choice
What happens to air as it heats up?
It rises.
It stays where it is.
The air particles get smaller.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Where was the deadliest flood in history?
China
France
New York
Australia
- 25. Multiple Choice
_______ happens when there is a large overflow of water onto land that is usually dry.
Floods
Precipitation
Blizzards
Tornadoes
- 26. Multiple Choice
What should you do if there is a flood near to where you live?
Go swimming in the flood water.
Evacuate the area if you are told to do so.
Drive through the flood water very fast.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is a flash flood?
A flood that happens slowly over a few days.
A flood that occurs within hours of the storm.
A flood that is filled with bright lights.
- 28. Multiple Choice
The Big Dipper is an example of a ______.
constellation
planet
weather variable
the name of a scientist
- 29. Multiple Choice
A meteorologist gives viewers a _____________ that predicts the weather for the week.
tornado
forecast
pressure
visible
- 30. Multiple Choice
A category 5 hurricane has a very high _________.
humidity
wind speed
temperature
- 31. Multiple Choice
A hurricane in the Pacific Ocean is called a ________.
dust storm
typhoon
blizzard
flood
- 32. Multiple Choice
The eye of the hurricane, the center of the storm, is very ______.
calm
serious
beautiful
loud
- 33. Multiple Choice
If there were a hurricane or typhoon near you, you should _____________.
take many pictures
listen to advice from meteorologists
tell your teachers
- 34. Multiple Choice
A fast, rotating column of air over land is called a ________.
hurricane
tornado
wind
orbit
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which statements below are true about tornadoes?
Tornadoes have occurred on Antarctica before.
You should stay away from windows in this storm.
You should go in the basement if there is one.
Tornadoes can last for weeks at a time!
- 36. Multiple Choice
A long-lasting severe snowstorm is called a _________.
precipation
blizzard
tornado
typhoon
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which statements are FALSE about the solar system?
All planets orbit the moon.
All planets are about the same size.
Neptune is the planet closest to the sun.
People visited Mars last summer.
- 38. Multiple Choice
True or false? The exosphere is the coldest layer of atmosphere.
true
false
- 39. Multiple Choice
True or false? An empty balloon and a balloon with air have the same mass.
true
false
- 40. Multiple Choice
When you put air into a container with a smaller volume, this is known as _________.
the Kuiper Belt
compression
revolution
matter
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which could be found on the surface of the moon and other planets?
craters
constellations
comets
- 42. Multiple Choice
A dust storm usually occurs in very _______ regions.
snowy
wet
dry
humid
- 43. Multiple Choice
There is an egg stuck in a bottle. How can you get it out?
turn the bottle upside down and blow air into it
close the bottle and put the bottle in water
shake the bottle for exactly 7 seconds. The egg will float out.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Felix Baumgartner is best known for jumping in a capsule from the __________ to Earth.
Kuiper Belt
stratosphere
thermometer
eye of the hurricane
- 45. Multiple Choice
How can you get an egg into a bottle without pushing it?
Light a match and first put the match in the bottle.
Put a straw into the egg. Blow air into the straw.
Sing the Peanut Butter Jelly song. It's magic!
- 46. Multiple Choice
Stars appear to move in the sky. Why?
Because the Earth rotates. The Earth is moving.
The stars always change direction, brightness, and position.
The sun orbits the Earth, which means we see different stars every night.
- 47. Multiple Choice
The particles are closest together in a ____.
solid
liquid
gas
- 48. Multiple Choice
The particles are furthest apart in a ______.
gas
solid
liquid
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which of these have mass?
solids
liquids
gases
air
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which is the best grade in the primary school?
GRADE 5 OF COURSE!!!!!
Every grade level is just ok.
I'm not sure and this is a silly question.
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