Question Bank for Grade 6 Science

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

At which point is kinetic energy greatest? 

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

The Law of Conservation of Energy states:

• Energy can created or destroyed but not transformed 
• Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformed
• Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed

This is the symbol for a _____?

• an AC current source
• a DC current source
• a battery
• a single cell

This is the symbol for a _____?

• switch
• light 
• battery
• wires

In photosynthesis, the sun's light energy is captured by 

• roots
• stems
• fruits
• chlorophyll in leaves

Look at the diagram. Which point does the ball have the maximum potential energy?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The ability to do work is known as ​ (a)  

• energy.
• force.
• newtons.
• gravity.
• work.

In which of the following scenarios is work being done?

• A student lifts their book off of the table.

• A student pushes on a wall.

• A student holds a book over their head during a tornado drill.

• A student studies their book for their science test.

Answer explanation

For work to be done, an object must be moved from its position. This is also known as displacement.

Which best explains why a sleeping bag would be filled with down feathers?

• The feathers are soft and not lumpy.

• The feathers are a good insulator.

• Down feathers provide a soft and comfortable sleeping surface.

• The feathers are good for protection against the rain.

Answer explanation

Insulators keep energy from transferring. In this case, the feathers are the material trapping, or retaining, heat energy,