At mid-day, when the Sun is high in the sky, shadows are the longest. (True / False)
false
Which is NOT a type of volcano?
Lava flow Volcano
shield volcano
composite volcano
cinder cone volcano
Rocky masses that are found in space and are similar to planets but much smaller are called __________.
asteroids
The half of the Earth facing the Sun experiences __________, while the other half experiences night.
day
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
About 365 days
About 24 hours
12 hours
About 1 month
The outer core of the Earth is liquid, while the inner core is __________.
solid
Light always travels in __________ lines from a light source.
straight
Mirrors are good reflectors of light because they have smooth, shiny surfaces. (True / False)
TRUE
Which layer of the Earth is described as the thin outer layer?
crust
inner core
mantle
outer core
What kind of diagram is drawn to show the direction that light travels?
Circuit diagram
Energy diagram
Mirror diagram
Ray diagram
Which of these surfaces is considered a good reflector of light?
Smooth, shiny mirror
Wooden block
Rough wood surface
Black paper
Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?
rubber
plastic
copper
Wood
Pure water (distilled water) does not conduct electricity because it contains no __________.
salts
Where does an earthquake start inside the Earth's crust?
mantle
Focus
tsunami
epicenter
The Earth takes about 365 days (1 year) to orbit around the Sun. (True / False)
True
A __________ is the place where an animal naturally lives, providing it with food, water, and shelter.
habitat
A huge sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea is called a __________.
tsunami
The mantle is made of very hot rock, and some of this rock melts to form magma. (True / False)
true
How does a person see a book on a desk?
Light travels from the lamp to the book and is reflected int
Light travels from the book to the eyes only.
The book produces its own light source.
Light comes out of the eyes and hits the book
Morning shadows are long. (True / False)
true
Rough or dull surfaces _________ or scatter light instead of forming a clear reflection.
absorb
reflect
The epicentre of an earthquake is located inside the crust at the very point where the earthquake starts. (True / False)
false
Objects that give out their own light are called light __________.
sources
Water from a tap or river contains dissolved salts and can conduct electricity. (True / False)
true
The region around the Pacific Ocean that has a high risk of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes is called the Pacific Ring of __________.
fire
What is located at the center of our Solar System?
the moon
the earth
the sun
jupiter
Polar bears have a thick layer of fat and thick white fur to keep warm in their polar habitat. (True / False)
True
One positive effect of volcanoes is that lava makes good soil and ash fertilizes the soil. (True / False)
true
An electrical insulator is a material that allows electricity to pass through it easily. (True / False)
false
Which adaptation helps a camel survive in the desert?
Humps to store fat
gills and fins
thick white fur
curved claws