5th Grade Earth's Systems Assessment PDF

ASSESSMENT BOOKLET Earth's Systems and Human Impact - Fifth Grade Science -  ANSWER KEY Q1-4 Q5-8 Q5: atmosphere Q6: biosphere Q7: hydrosphere Q8: geosphere Q9-18 - Multiple Choice Q9: B Q10: B Q11: A Q12: A Q13: B Q14: D Q15: A Q16: A Q17: C Q18: D © VickyBrook...

ASSESSMENT BOOKLET Earth's Systems and Human Impact - Fifth Grade Science -  ANSWER KEY Q1-4 Q5-8 Q5: atmosphere Q6: biosphere Q7: hydrosphere Q8: geosphere Q9-18 - Multiple Choice Q9: B Q10: B Q11: A Q12: A Q13: B Q14: D Q15: A Q16: A Q17: C Q18: D © VickyBrooks 2022 Q19: Earth's System Interactions Diagram Students should select an event that has interactions with all the spheres e.g. volcano, hurricane, earthquake, ect - 2 points Students should describe the interactions between the spheres during the event the selected. 1 points for each interaction of the 4 spheres Students should describe the effects of the event on each sphere: Atmosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere and Hydrosphere - 1 points for each effect on the spheres Q20 - free response - Human Impact on Earth's Systems Award 2 marks for two correctly listed activities. Award 2 marks for explanations on how they negatively impact environment. Award 2 marks for two correctly listed activities. Award 2 marks for explanations on how each change will impact the environment in a positive way © VickyBrooks 2022  STUDENT DATA Tracker Click the google forms icon to access a student tracker for this end of unit assessment. The tracker will automatically calculate a percentage for each student. © VickyBrooks 2022  Name: Date: End of Unit Assessment - Earth’s Systems and Human Impact 1-4: Label the layers of the Earth 2: 1. 4: 3: 5-8: Fill in the Blanks: 5. The ________________ is composed of a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth. 6. All the living things on Earth, including the land, sea and air make up the _____________________. 7. The combined mass of all the water found on earth is known as the _____________________. 8. All of the rocks, minerals and landforms on earth make up the ___________________. Score: /8 9.Which of the following makes up the surface of the geosphere? A: Puzzle Pieces B: Plates C: Shelves Score: /1 D: Pieces 10. The atmosphere on earth is composed of _______ Nitrogen, _______ Oxygen and other gases. A: None & All B: 21% & 78% C: 78% & 21% Score: /1 D: 50% & 50% 11. What layer of the atmosphere do we live in? A: Troposphere B: Stratosphere Score: /1 C: Exosphere D: Mesosphere 12: Which statement is not correct about the oceans? A: They produce roughly 50% of all Earth's oxygen. Score: /1 B: Oceans shape landforms such as cliffs, caves and beaches. C: Oceans are where most of Earth's water is found. D: Landforms found underwater are similar to those found on land 13. Areas of the world with similar climates and species are known as: A:areas B: biomes C: ecosystems Score: /1 D: communities © VickyBrooks 2022 14. Which of the following is an example of a human impact of the biosphere? A: Littering B: Air pollution C: Water pollution Score: /1 D: All of the above 15. Which bodies of do not contain freshwater? A: oceans B: glaciers C: lakes Score: /1 D: streams 16. What is causing climate change? A: Increased CO2 in the atmosphere B: Large urban areas cleared of all vegetation C: Coal mining sites D: Pollution in the oceans Score: /1 17: Which of the following is a source of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? A: Upcycling B: Reforestation C: Burning of fossil fuels D: Recycling Score: /1 18: Which of the following is not a source of renewable energy? A: Wind B: Water C: Geothermal D: Coal Score: /1 © VickyBrooks 2022 19: Select an event during which there are interactions between all the spheres. Using words, tables, diagrams, or drawings, describe the interactions between the spheres during your event. Describe the impact of the event on each sphere of the earth. Show your work and clearly explain your answer. You may use words, tables, diagrams, or drawings. Score: /10 © VickyBrooks 2022 20: The United States has an incredibly high ecological footprint compared to other countries. a. What are two activities Americans do that negatively impact the environment? Explain how each activity negatively impacts the environment. b. What are two positive changes Americans can implement in order to create a more sustainable ecological footprint? Explain how each change will impact the environment in a positive way. Score: /8 Total Score: /36 © VickyBrooks 2022