Class 5 Science Chapter: Earth, Sun and Moon Detailed Worksheet

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Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

Section A: Fill in the Blanks (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

  1. The Earth rotates on its __________.
  2. One complete rotation of the Earth takes __________ hours.
  3. The Earth revolves around the Sun in __________ days.
  4. The shape of the Earth is __________.
  5. The Moon has no __________ of its own.
  6. The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called __________.
  7. The change of seasons occurs due to __________ of the Earth.
  8. The Sun is a __________ star.
  9. The Moon takes about __________ days to revolve around the Earth.
  10. The side of the Moon that we always see is called the __________ side.

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

  1. Which planet is known as the Blue Planet?
    a) Mars b) Earth c) Venus d) Jupiter
  2. What causes day and night?
    a) Revolution of Earth b) Rotation of Earth c) Movement of Moon d) Seasons
  3. Which celestial body gives us heat and light?
    a) Moon b) Earth c) Sun d) Stars
  4. How long does the Moon take to complete one revolution around Earth?
    a) 24 hours b) 7 days c) 27 days d) 365 days
  5. Which shape best describes the Earth?
    a) Flat b) Cube c) Spherical d) Oval
  6. Which of the following causes seasons?
    a) Rotation b) Revolution c) Tilt and revolution d) Moon’s movement
  7. Which phase comes after the New Moon?
    a) Full Moon b) First Quarter c) Crescent Moon d) Last Quarter
  8. The Moon shines because it:
    a) Produces light b) Reflects sunlight c) Has fire d) Is a star
  9. Which movement of the Earth causes a year?
    a) Rotation b) Revolution c) Tilt d) Axis
  10. Which instrument helps us observe stars and planets?
    a) Microscope b) Telescope c) Periscope d) Barometer

Section C: True or False (8 × 1 = 8 marks)

  1. The Sun moves around the Earth.
  2. The Earth takes 24 hours to rotate once.
  3. The Moon has mountains and craters.
  4. Seasons change because Earth is tilted.
  5. The Moon completes one revolution in one day.
  6. The Earth receives heat and light from the Sun.
  7. A leap year has 366 days.
  8. The Moon has its own light.

Section D: Match the Following (6 × 1 = 6 marks)

Column AColumn B
1. Rotationa) 365 days
2. Revolutionb) Causes day and night
3. Sunc) Natural satellite
4. Earthd) Source of heat and light
5. Moone) Causes seasons
6. Yearf) Planet we live on

Section E: One Word Answer (8 × 1 = 8 marks)

  1. Natural satellite of the Earth
  2. Movement of Earth on its axis
  3. Star closest to the Earth
  4. Shape of the Earth
  5. Time taken by Earth to revolve around the Sun
  6. The path followed by a planet
  7. Instrument used to observe celestial objects
  8. Bright night when Moon is fully visible

Section F: Short Answer Questions (8 × 3 = 24 marks)

  1. What is rotation? Write one effect of rotation.
  2. What is revolution? Write one effect of revolution.
  3. Why do we see only one side of the Moon?
  4. Write any three features of the Moon.
  5. How does the Sun help life on Earth?
  6. What is a leap year?
  7. Name the four main phases of the Moon.
  8. Why is Earth called a unique planet?

Section G: Long Answer Questions (5 × 4 = 20 marks)

  1. Explain rotation and revolution of the Earth with differences.
  2. Describe the causes of day and night with a neat diagram.
  3. Explain the phases of the Moon.
  4. Describe how seasons are formed on Earth.
  5. Explain the importance of the Sun for Earth.

Section H: Case-Based Questions (3 × 5 = 15 marks)

Case Study 1:
Ravi noticed that it is day in India while it is night in America.

a) Which movement of Earth causes this?
b) How long does Earth take to complete this movement?
c) Why does this movement cause day and night?
d) What happens if Earth stops rotating?

Case Study 2:
Meena observed that the Moon changes its shape every night.

a) What are these changes called?
b) Why do these changes occur?
c) Name any two phases of the Moon.
d) How long does the Moon take to complete one set of phases?

Case Study 3:
During some years, February has 29 days instead of 28 days.

a) What is such a year called?
b) Why is an extra day added?
c) How many days are there in a leap year?
d) How often does a leap year occur?

Section I: Diagram-Based Questions (2 × 4 = 8 marks)

  1. Draw a neat diagram showing rotation of the Earth and label it.
  2. Draw and label the phases of the Moon.

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