FCAT SampleAns Key-Gr 5 - Bureau of K-12 Assessment - Florida ...
FCAT SampleAns Key-Gr 5 - Bureau of K-12 Assessment - Florida ...
FCAT SampleAns Key-Gr 5 - Bureau of K-12 Assessment - Florida ...
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<strong>FCAT</strong> Science Sample Answer <strong>Key</strong><br />
SAMPLE<br />
5<br />
8 The correct answer is shown below.<br />
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EXPLAIN<br />
Strand: E—Earth and Space<br />
Benchmark: SC.E.1.2.1 The student knows that the tilt <strong>of</strong> the Earth on its own axis as<br />
it rotates and revolves around the Sun causes changes in season, length <strong>of</strong> day, and<br />
energy available.<br />
Answer Strategy:<br />
Consider the position <strong>of</strong> Earth as it moves around the Sun to answer this question. The Sun<br />
remains visible 24 hours a day during the summer for the areas near the North and South Poles<br />
because <strong>of</strong> the direction Earth tilts as it revolves around the Sun. The pole tilted toward the Sun<br />
has sunlight all the time while the other pole that is tilted away from the Sun is dark all the<br />
time.<br />
To receive full credit (2 points) for this question, the response should include an explanation <strong>of</strong><br />
the tilt <strong>of</strong> Earth and the pole closest to the Sun receiving 24 hours <strong>of</strong> sunlight. Partially correct<br />
answers will receive a score <strong>of</strong> 1 point.<br />
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<strong>FCAT</strong> 2004 Sample Test Materials, © 2003 <strong>Florida</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Education
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