Class 5 Science Earth Sun and Moon Worksheet

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks – 1 mark each)

1. Which of the following is NOT part of the solar system?
   • a) Planets
   • b) Moons
   • c) Other galaxies
   • d) Asteroids
2. The sun is made up of nearly two-third:
   • a) Oxygen
   • b) Hydrogen
   • c) Helium
   • d) Carbon dioxide
3. The temperature on the surface of the sun is about:
   • a) 600°C
   • b) 6000°C
   • c) 60,000°C
   • d) 600,000°C
4. The topmost layer of the Earth is:
   • a) Core
   • b) Mantle
   • c) Crust
   • d) Corona
5. Light from the sun takes approximately how long to reach Earth?
   • a) 8 seconds
   • b) 8 minutes
   • c) 8 hours
   • d) 8 days
6. The phase of the moon when no moon can be seen in the sky is:
   • a) Full moon
   • b) New moon
   • c) Half moon
   • d) Waxing gibbous
7. During a lunar eclipse, which celestial body comes in between?
   • a) Moon
   • b) Sun
   • c) Earth
   • d) Mars
8. The first four planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are called:
   • a) Gas giants
   • b) Inner planets
   • c) Outer planets
   • d) Dwarf planets
9. People in the umbra region experience:
   • a) Partial solar eclipse
   • b) Total solar eclipse
   • c) Lunar eclipse
   • d) No eclipse
10. The outer core of the Earth is made up of:
    • a) Solid rocks
    • b) Molten rocks
    • c) Gas
    • d) Water

Section C: True or False (10 marks – 1 mark each)

1. The sun is the closest star to Earth. _____
2. The moon has its own heat and light. _____
3. Earth takes 365 days to complete one revolution around the sun. _____
4. The mantle is the innermost layer of the Earth. _____
5. Craters on the moon are formed due to the crashing of meteorites. _____
6. Solar energy is an exhaustible resource of energy. _____
7. The moon can be seen during the crescent moon phase. _____
8. The lighter shadow cast by the moon during a solar eclipse is called penumbra. _____
9. Neptune is an inner planet. _____
10. The gravitational force of the moon is weaker than that of Earth. _____

Section D: Short Answer Questions (5 marks total)

1. What is an eclipse? Name the two types of eclipses. (1 mark)

1. Why does the sun appear bigger than other stars? (1 mark)

1. What are the three main layers of the Earth? (1 mark)

1. Explain why astronauts weigh less on the moon than on Earth. (1 mark)

1. What is the difference between waxing crescent and waning crescent? (1 mark)

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