Science Exam Questions

Which natural substance transports the largest amount of sediments?

Identify the energy transformations involved in each of the following activities: an archer releasing an arrow, a firework display, a wood burning, a speaker playing music, an apple falling from a tree.

Oliver asked you why the metal saucepan got hot when it was placed on the hot plate. How would you explain to him in terms of particles and heat energy?

Explain the difference between a thermal conductor and a thermal insulator in terms of how they interact with heat.

Distinguish the difference between weathering and erosion.

Describe how metamorphic rocks are formed. Give 2 examples.

What is the difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks? Give one example for each type.

Justify your identification of the rock.

Distinguish the difference between energy transfer and energy transformation. Give an example for each.