Mid-Year 6th Grade Science Benchmark

Which is an example of a chemical property?

• volume

• freezing point

• toxicity

• density

The transfer of heat from one substance to another through direct contact.

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• energy

The range of electromagnetic waves is __________.

• radiation

• electromagnetic spectrum

• electromagnetic radiation

• light waves

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Which is an example of a physical property?

• boiling point

• combustion

• rusting

• reactivity with water

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

• that matter cannot be created or destoryed.

• energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be transformed into other forms of energy.

• that energy can be transferred and destroyed

• that energy can be destroyed and created.

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Which type of waves are not an example of electromagnetic radiation?

• ultraviolet

• x-ray waves

• sound waves

• radio waves

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The mass of an object is 50 g and the volume is is 2 cm3. What is the density of that object?

• 5 g/cm3

• 50 g/cm3

• 25 g/cm3

• 10 g/cm3

Derek's hands are cold. Which is the best way for Derek to warm his hands?

• Hold them above his head

• Spread his fingers far apart

• Shake them in the air

• Rub them together

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Students want to raise the temperature of water in a glass jar. The jar is on a table in full sunlight. The fastest way to increase the temperature without using a hot plate is to place

• a straw in the water.

• clear plastic wrap around the glass.

• a thermometer in the water.

• black material around the glass.

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The density of water is _________.

• 50 g/mL

• 1.0 g/mL

• 100 g/mL

• 30 g/mL