6th Grade Science Final Exam

Are steps of the scientific inquiry always the same?

• No – the steps are not always exactly the same

• Yes – the steps are always exactly the same

• Sometimes – it depends on the scientist

• Only in physics, not in other sciences

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What is a model? Provide one example.

• A type of chemical reaction. Example: combustion

• A replica of the experiment which allows us to visualize difficult concepts. Example: comet

• A mathematical equation used to solve all problems. Example: 2+2=4

• A natural phenomenon observed in the sky. Example: rainbow

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Water vapor enters the atmosphere by which process?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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Which climate factor would affect hurricane movement? ________

• Prevailing winds

• Ocean salinity

• Soil type

• Mountain height

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Which climate has the fastest rate of weathering? ________

• Hot and wet climate

• Cold and dry climate

• Hot and dry climate

• Mild and dry climate

What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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When would a roller coaster have the most potential energy? ________

• At the very top of the hill; before the cart drops down.

• At the bottom of the hill; after the cart has dropped.

• In the middle of the hill; while the cart is moving up.

• When the cart is on a flat section of track.

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Provide one example of potential energy transforming into kinetic energy.

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What happens when two like magnets are brought closer to one another?

• They will repel each other

• They stick together permanently

• Nothing will happen

• They will attract each other

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If something is about to fall, what is the change in the amounts of energy? ________

• If boxes fall to the ground, kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases.

• If boxes fall to the ground, both kinetic and potential energy increase.

• If boxes fall to the ground, kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases.

• If boxes fall to the ground, both kinetic and potential energy decrease.

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