Homework Practice

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Earth—Our Shared Home Practice 1

Concept Check

Question 1mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

B.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

C.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Question 2mcq

Which observation is strong evidence that something is living?

A.It is shiny and colourful.

B.It grows, needs food, responds to stimuli and reproduces.

C.It is kept on a table.

D.It has a round shape only.

Question 3mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Recognise human impact on the environment?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

D.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

Question 4mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Suggest ways to reduce waste and pollution?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

D.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

Question 5mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

B.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

C.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Apply and Solve

Question 6mcq

Which observation is strong evidence that something is living?

A.It is shiny and colourful.

B.It grows, needs food, responds to stimuli and reproduces.

C.It is kept on a table.

D.It has a round shape only.

Question 7mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Recognise human impact on the environment?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

D.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

Question 8mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Suggest ways to reduce waste and pollution?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

D.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

Question 9mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

B.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

C.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Question 10mcq

Which observation is strong evidence that something is living?

A.It is shiny and colourful.

B.It grows, needs food, responds to stimuli and reproduces.

C.It is kept on a table.

D.It has a round shape only.