Grade 6 Scientific Ability Test

What is the chemical symbol for water?

• NaCl

• H2O

• CH4

• CO2

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth is air pressure.

• The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth is friction.

• The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth is gravity.

• The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth is magnetism.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Liver

• Heart

• Lungs

• Skin

What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas?

• The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called evaporation.

• The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called condensation.

• The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called freezing.

• The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called sublimation.

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is the process of a solid turning into a liquid?

• Evaporation

• The process of a solid turning into a liquid is called melting.

• Condensation

• Freezing

What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

What is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Centrifugal force

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

• Au

• Ag

• Fe

• Cu

What is the chemical symbol for iron?

• Ir

• Fe

• Au

• Ag