Science 1st 6wks asssessment

Look at the paper clip and metric ruler.
What is the legth of the paper clip?

• a.  4 cm
• b.  4.5 cm
• c.  4 mm
• d.  4.5 mm

In what state of matter are particles packed tightly together to form a definite shape?

• f.  gas
• g.  liquid
• h.  solid
• j.  vapor

What is matter?

• a.  only thing you can observe with your senses
• b.  only what is needed by living things
• c.  anything that takes space and has mass
• d.  none of the answer choices

Which of the following statements about liquids and gases is true?

• f.  They both have definite shapes
• g.  They both have a definite volume
• h.  The both take the shape of their containers
• j.  They both have particles that are tightly packed

If you mixed red water and blue water together, would you form a mixture?

• a.  Yes, because the red water and blue water change form
• b.  No, because the red water and blue water don't change form
• c.  Yes, because the combined water can be separated into red water and blue water
• d.  No, because the combined water cannot be separated into red water and blue water.

You use a magnet to test the magnetism of four objects.  Which object will be attracted to the magnet?

• f. Iron nail
• g.  Aluminum can
• h.  Plastic bottle
• j.  Wood box

The thermometer shows the temperature of a liquid.
What is the temperature of the liquid in degrees Celcius

• a.  4 C
• b.  10 C
• c.  40 C
• d.  45 C

Which of the following tools can be used to observe the details of a very small insect?

• f.  mirror
• g.  spring scale
• h.  hand lens
• j.  graduated cylinder

Brandon asked about the kinds of animals kids have in the following table. 
Which of the following is true?

• a.  no student has a mouse for a pet
• b.  the greates number of students have cats
• c.  fish are easier to take care of than dogs
• d.  most students like dogs better than cats

What activity should you use these objects?

• f.  Stirring a mixture of vinegar and oil
• g.  mixing salt into a cup of water
• h.  holding a pan of hot water
• j.  filing a balloon with air