Science Test 1

Leslie’s group observed the physical properties of an unknown object.  They recorded the observations below in their science notebooks.

Based on their observations, the group most likely observed a —

• Pencil

• Shoe

• Eraser

• Paperclip

A science class is studying the properties of magnetism. One group of students held a magnet up to the objects below. Which of the objects will be attracted to the magnet?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Paperclip

• Eraser

• Steel Nail

• Penny

• Plastic Spoon

Anna placed a feather on a pan balance and observed what happened.

What will happen when she places a large rock on the left side of the pan balance?

• The mass of the rock will make the balance equal.

• The left side of the balance will go down because the feather has more mass.

• The left side of the balance will go down because the rock has more mass.

• There will be no change.

A group of students were conducting an experiment on the physical properties of matter. Students dropped various items in an aquarium of water and recorded their observations in the table below.

      

If the students dropped a wooden toothpick in the water, the students would have similar results to the −

• foam cube because it sinks in the water.

• foam cube because it floats in the water.

• copper penny because it sinks in the water.

• copper penny because it floats in the water.

A group of students were classifying samples of matter as a solid, liquid or gas in their notebooks.

Which category does a computer belong in?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Evaporation

Students in science class were discussing what solids, liquids, and gases do when they enter new spaces. Which students are correct when classifying solid, liquids, and gases?

 

Select TWO correct choices.

• Sarah

• Jose

• Demetria

• Bobby

• Sammy

The science lab teacher drew the diagram below on the whiteboard and asked students to label the diagram using science vocabulary.

Which label should be placed at position 2?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

Students were discussing changes in the states of matter caused by heating and cooling. They found the example below in their textbook and made the following observations.

Which label should be placed at Location Y?

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

Students were studying the physical properties of different materials.  Which physical properties of steel makes it a good material to build a building in downtown Houston?

 

Choose TWO correct answers.

• Strong

• Shiny

• Not Flexible

• Dull

• Weak

Students want to build a birdfeeder to place in the courtyard of their campus. Based on their physical properties, what materials can be combined to create a birdfeeder?

• Wood and water

• Tile and paint

• Wood and glue

• Bananas