Answers to Page 79 Science Test Prep, Chapter 11 1 The correct answer is A (the Sun). Florida Science GLE: SC.E.2.1.1.1.1 knows and differentiates objects seen in the day and night sky (for example, clouds, Sun, stars, Moon, planets). Answer Strategy: The Sun makes the day sky bright. Florida Science GLE: SC.B.1.1.1.1.1 knows that heat from the Sun has varying effects depending on the surface it strikes. (Also SC.E.2.1.1.1.1) Answer Strategy: A star is a hot ball of gas. gas a kind of matter that can change size and shape (page 221) 2 The correct answer is G (telescope). Strand: H The Nature of Science Standard: 1 The student uses the scientific processes and habits of mind to solve problems. Florida Science Benchmark: SC.H.1.1.5 The student uses the senses, tools and instruments to obtain information from his or her surroundings. Florida Science GLE: SC.H.1.1.5.1.1 uses a variety of tools (for example, thermometers, magnifiers, rulers, scales, computers) to identify characteristics of objects. Answer Strategy: A telescope makes things that are far away look closer. You can use a telescope to look at things in the sky. The picture shows a telescope. 3 The correct answer is A (Stars are hot balls of gas.). Strand: B Energy Standard: 1 The student recognizes that energy may be changed in form with varying efficiency. Florida Science Benchmark: SC.B.1.1.1 student knows that the Sun supplies heat and light energy to Earth. Answers to Page 80 4 The correct answer is F (The Sun lights the Moon.). and the universe and how this affects life on Earth. student knows that light reflected by the Moon Florida Science GLE: SC.E.1.1.1.2.1 (Previews grade 2) knows that the Moon moves around the Earth, the Earth moves around the Sun, and the Moon is visible when it reflects the light from Answer Strategy: The Sun s light shines on the Moon. You only see the part of the Moon lit by T79
5 The correct answer is A (day). The Answer Strategy: Earth makes one rotation every day. Earth s rotation causes day and night. The picture shows that it is light on that part of Earth where the X is. It is day where the X is. 6 The correct answer is H (Moon). Answer Strategy: Sometimes you can see the Moon in the day sky. You see the Moon more often at night. Answers to Page 81 7 The correct answer is D (rotation). The Answer Strategy: Earth is always moving. Earth turns around and around. This is called rotation. 8 The correct answer is H (The Sun is bigger than Earth.). Florida Science GLE: SC.E.1.1.2.K.1 (Reviews grade K) knows that the position of the Sun in the sky appears to change during the day. Answer Strategy: The Sun looks small because it is far away. The Sun is bigger than Earth. 9 The correct answer is B (the rotation of Earth). T80
Answer Strategy: Earth makes one rotation every day. Earth s rotation causes day and night. Answers to Page 82 10 The correct answer is I (planet). Answer Strategy: Earth is a planet. The other words do not tell about Earth. 12 The correct answer is H (about 29 days). student knows that light reflected by the moon Florida Science GLE: SC.E.1.1.1.1.1 knows that the amount of light reflected by the Moon is a little different every day but the Moon appears the Answer Strategy: The Moon looks a little different every night. The Moon looks the same again about every 29 days. 29 days is about a month. The Moon will look the same again in about a month. 11 The correct answer is C (nine). Answer Strategy: Earth is a planet. Nine planets move around Answers to Page 83 13 The correct answer is C (The Sun is a star.). Answer Strategy: The Sun is a star. The Moon, Earth, and other planets are not stars. T81
see (page 279) 14 The correct answer is G (because stars are very far away). Standard: 2 The student recognizes the Answer Strategy: The night sky is filled with many stars. Stars give off light. Stars look tiny because they are very far away. 15 The correct answer is B (You only see the part of the Moon lit by ). student knows that light reflected by the Moon Florida Science GLE: SC.E.1.1.1.1.1 knows that the amount of light reflected by the Moon is a little different every day but the Moon appears the Answer Strategy: The Sun s light shines on the Moon. You only see the part of the Moon lit by T82 Answers to Page 84 16 The correct answer is G (one). and sunset is due to the rotation of Earth every Answer Strategy: Earth s rotation causes day and night. Earth makes one rotation every day. 17 The correct answer is shown below. Florida Science GLE: SC.E.1.1.2.K.1 (Reviews grade K) knows that the position of the Sun in the sky appears to change during the day. Answer Strategy: The Sun is low in the eastern part of the sky. It is morning. Anchor Responses: To receive full credit (2 points) for this question, the response should include both where the Sun appears in the sky (east) and the time of day (morning). Partially correct answers will receive a score of 1 point.
Score Point 2: The sun is in the east. It is morning. Score Point 1: morning Score Point 0: an incorrect, blank or illegible response 18 The correct answer is shown below. Standard: 2 The student recognizes the Answer Strategy: Both the Moon and Earth are round. The Moon moves around Earth. Earth moves around The Moon is not like Earth. The Moon has no air. The Moon has no plants and animals. Anchor Responses: To receive full credit (2 points) for this question, the response should include one way the Moon and Earth are alike (both are round) and one way they are different (the moon has no air, plants, or animals). Partially correct answers will receive a score of 1 point. Score Point 2: Both the Moon and Earth are round. The Moon is not like Earth. The Moon has no air. The Moon has no plants and animals. Score Point 1: The Moon has no animals. Score Point 0: incorrect, blank or illegible response T83