Grade 5 · Science
Grade 5 Science — Solar system questions and answers
Planets, moon, and Earth. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.
Question and answer list
Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.
1. Earth is a
Answer: planet
2. The Sun is a
Answer: star
3. Earth’s natural satellite is the
Answer: Moon
4. We have day and night because Earth
Answer: rotates
5. A year is about
Answer: 365 days (one orbit)
6. Mars is often called the
Answer: Red Planet
7. Planets orbit the
Answer: Sun
8. The solar system includes
Answer: the Sun, planets, and smaller objects
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