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Maddox - End of Year Review

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the change of state from liquid to solid?
a)
melting
b)
condensation
c)
sublimation
d)
freezing
2.
What two components influence gravity?
a)
mass and distance
b)
mass and weight
c)
mass and volume
d)
density and pressure
3.
Define atoms? 
a)
The smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still be the same element.
b)
A small dense center that has a positive charge and is surrounded by moving electrons.
c)
Number of protons in the nucleus of an atoms
d)
Total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.
4.

Define Protons

a)

Negatively charged particles.

b)

Nucleus contains uncharged particles.

c)

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus.

d)

A small dense center that has a positive charge and is surrounded by moving electrons.

5.

Define: Electrons

a)

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus.

b)

Nucleus contains uncharged particles.

c)

Negatively charged particles in energy shells outside the nucleus.

d)

Number of protons in the nucleus of an atoms

6.

Define: Metals

a)

Poor conductors of heat and electricity.

b)

Shinny and conduct heat and electricity well.

c)

Elements that have some properties of metals and some properties of nonmetals.

d)

An interaction that holds atoms or ions together.

7.
Define Metalloids
a)
Elements that have some properties of metals and some properties of nonmetals.
b)
Vertical columns of elements on the periodic table.
c)
An atom is the weighted average of the masses of all the natural occurring isotopes of that element.
d)
Abbreviation for the elements name.
8.
Define: Nonmetals
a)
Poor conductors of heat and electricity.
b)
An interaction that holds atoms or ions together.
c)
Shinny and conduct heat and electricity well.
9.
Define: Atomic Number
a)
Number of protons in the nucleus of an atoms
b)
force that brings oppositely charged ions together
c)
Particle with a positive or negative charge
d)
Total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.
10.
Parts of a magnet where the magnetic effects are strongest
a)
Magnetic field
b)
Poles
c)
Magnetite
d)
Solenoid
11.
Region around a magnet in which magnetic force can act.
a)
Magnetic field 
b)
Magnetic force
c)
Domain
d)
Perimeter
12.
Mosquitoes must lay their eggs in standing water. What would most likely happen to the mosquito population in an ecosystem that experienced less rainfall than usual?
a)
The mosquito population would disappear altogether.
b)
The mosquito population would increase in size.
c)
The mosquito population would decrease in size.
d)
The mosquito population would not experience any changes.
13.
A certain species of moths lives in a habitat with light-colored trees. Most of the moths have a light color, but some have a dark color.
As the nearby city grows and industries move in, air pollution increases, causing the trees to take on a dark color. How will this change in habitat affect the moths?
a)

The change in habitat will be harmful to the light-colored moths but will be helpful to the dark-colored moths.
b)
The change in habitat will cause moths to make their own food
c)
The change in habitat will be harmful to the dark-colored moths but will be helpful to the light-colored moths.
d)

The change in habitat will help both the dark-colored moths and the light-colored moths.
14.
1.  What do protons and electrons have in common? 
a)
They both have no charge
b)
They have a charge of some sort
c)
They are located in the nucleus
d)
They both have a positve charge
15.
1.  What substance is formed after a chemical reaction? 
a)
Product
b)
Reactant
c)
subscript
d)
Coefficient
16.
Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called? 
a)
groups
b)
families
c)
periods
d)
transition metals
17.
What is a solute? 
a)
the substance that does the dissolving
b)
the substance that is being dissolved
c)
the substance that stays the same
d)
water
18.
definite volume - no shape
a)
solid
b)
liquid 
c)
gas
d)
plasma
19.
solid to a liquid
a)
sublimation
b)
freezing
c)
melting
d)
evaporation
20.
what is evaporation
a)
solid to a liquid
b)
liquid to a solid
c)
liquid to a gas
d)
gas to a liquid
21.
What is the definition of Volume
a)
The amount of mass an object has
b)
The amount of space  an object takes up
c)
L x W x H
d)
The circumference of a rectangle
22.
What unit do you measure volume 
a)
cm2
b)
grams
c)
kilo meters
d)
mL
23.
What is the density of a substance that has a volume of 51.6 cm3 and its mass is 134.5g
a)
.01 g/mL
b)
2.6 g/mL
c)
0.01 g / cm3
d)
2.6 g/cm3
24.
Is melting point a physical or chemical property
a)
physical
b)
chemical
25.
Which state of matter has the highest energy level of particles?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
26.
Describe the particle arrangement of a solid
a)
loosely connected
b)
close and strong bonds
c)
lots of space
27.
Anything that has mass and volume
a)
matter
b)
energy
c)
heat
d)
electricity
28.
Definite volume, definite shape
a)
solid 
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
29.
What is the approximate pH of seawater?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
30.
What is the range of pH values in an acidic solution?
a)
0-7
b)
7-14
c)
15-239058204958
d)
pH = 7
31.
In a neutralization reaction, what are the products of a reaction between an acid and a base?
a)
Another acid and base
b)
Carbon dioxide and a salt
c)
Water and a salt
d)
Either two acids or two bases
32.
Which of the following is most likely to be basic:
a)
Lemon juice
b)
Vinegar
c)
Laundry detergent
d)
Coke
33.
The scientific name for an organism is made from the:
a)
class and family name
b)
genus and species name
c)
domain and kingdom name
d)
kingdom and phylum name
34.
Which of the following organisms are LEAST closely related?
a)
organisms that share a domain
b)
organisms that share a family 
c)
organisms that share a genus 
d)
organisms that share a species 
35.
Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
a)
dichotomous key
b)
binomial nmenclature
c)
scientific name
d)
binomial key
36.
The 8 levels of classification, most broad to most specific.
a)
Domain, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Species
b)
Domain, Species, Kingdom, Genus, Phylum, Family, Class, Order
c)
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
d)
Order, Kingdom, Species, Domain, Phylum, Family, Class, Genus
37.
Term given to describe the 2 name naming system is:
a)
dichotmous key
b)
binomial nomenclature
c)
2 scientific names
d)
binomial key
38.
An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?
a)
Class Insecta
b)
Order Amblygygi
c)
Order Araneae
d)
Order Scorpiones
39.
When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?
a)
physical features
b)
weather patterns
c)
environment
d)
diet
40.
A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?
a)
Juniper
b)
Pine
c)
Spruce
d)
Fir
41.
Without "_________," all members of a species would have the same traits.
a)
variation
b)
competition
c)
overproduction
d)
adaptations
42.
The different shapes of bird beaks are examples of _____ to different food sources and environments.
a)
fossils
b)
adaptation
c)
naturalism
d)
competition
43.
Only the organisms with a desired characteristic are bred by humans in ______.
a)
artificial selection
b)
natural selection
c)
competitive selection
d)
distributive selection
44.
The preserved remains of an organism that lived long ago is a(n) ________.
a)
adaptation
b)
fossil
c)
variation
d)
overproduction
45.
The long neck of the giraffe that lets it get food from high branches is an example of a _______ adaptation.
a)
behavioral
b)
mental
c)
physical
d)
conditional
46.
Zebras traveling in herds to protect themselves from predators is an example of a _______ adaptation.
a)
behavioral
b)
mental
c)
physical
d)
conditional
47.
A(n) _____ is a trait that increases the organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
a)
evolution
b)
variation
c)
homologous
d)
adaptation
48.
The process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce more than other members of the same species is called ________.
a)
artificial selection
b)
natural selection
c)
variable selection
d)
competitive selection
49.
Species that could become endangered in the near future are called
a)
unlucky
b)
extinct
c)
endangered
d)
threatened
50.
Biodiversity refers to
a)
extinct species
b)
the variety of species on Earth
c)
nonrenewable resources
d)
the rate of species decline
51.
A species that is NOT native to a particular region is called
a)
natural
b)
invasive
c)
endemic
d)
extraordinary
52.
Which of the following describes a species that  will soon be gone if nothing is done?
a)
threatened
b)
invasive
c)
endangered
d)
extinct
53.
Exotic or invasive species leads to all of these problems except
a)
increased biodiversity
b)
loss of biodiversity
c)
disease
d)
loss of native species
54.
Where are many biodiversity hotspots located? 
a)
deserts
b)
tropical rain forests
c)
polar ice regions
d)
rocks
55.
True or False:  Biodiversity tends to decrease nearer the equator.
a)
true
b)
false
56.
A student designed an experiment to test the following hypothesis: The mass of a pendulum bob does not affect how long it takes the pendulum to make one complete swing. Four steps of the activity are listed below, but not in the correct order:In which order should the student conduct these steps?1. Find the masses of the four different bobs2. Construct a table in which to record data3. Time the duration of one swing4. Tie the four bobs to four strings of equal length
a)
1-2-4-3
b)
2-4-3-1
c)
4-2-1-3
d)
2-1-4-3
57.
A student hypothesized that robins prefer large birdhouses to small ones. He build four birdhouses of different sizes to test his hypothesis. What was the independent variable in the students study?
a)
The size of the birdhouse
b)
The number of birds in the house
c)
The location of the birdhouse
d)
The season of the year
58.
What is this?
a)
Balance
b)
Triple beam balance
c)
Mass
d)
Graduated cylinder
59.
What is this?
a)
flask
b)
beaker
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
cup
60.
What is this?
a)
beaker
b)
test tube
c)
tube
d)
stir rod
61.
What is this?
a)
Ruler
b)
Mass
c)
Triple beam balance
d)
scale
62.
Information that you gather with your senses.
a)
observation
b)
variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
testable question
63.
A possible answer to a testable question.
a)
testable question
b)
variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
observation
64.
Something that can change or vary.
a)
variable
b)
experiment
c)
independent variable
d)
dependent variable
65.
Something that is changed or tested in an experiment.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
66.
Something that changes as a result of changes in the independent variable.
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
67.
An explanation of an observation based on what you already know or have experienced.  
a)
inference
b)
data
68.
Variables that are kept the same or not changed in an experiment.
a)
independent variable
b)
controlled variable
c)
dependent variable
69.
This is how much matter an object takes up.
a)
matter
b)
mass
c)
volume
d)
thermometer
70.
What is the volume of the rock? The water level is displaced from 20 mL to 23 mL with the rock.
a)
3 mL
b)
23 mL
c)
20 mL
d)
43 mL
71.
Which of the following units provides the best measure for the amount of space that matter occupies?
a)
mL
b)
grams
c)
cm3
d)
Both mL and cm3
72.
What is the formula for calculating density?
a)
Mass ∗ Volume
b)
Volume ∗ Mass
c)
Mass ÷ Volume
d)
Volume ÷ Mass
73.
Which statement is true?
a)
Oil is the most dense substance.
b)
Corn syrup is less dense than water.
c)
Oil is less dense than water.
d)
Oil and corn syrup have the same density but different masses.
74.
Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume and it's molecules move very slowly?
a)
Liquid
b)
Gas
c)
Solid
d)
Plasma
75.
In which state does matter completely fill its closed container?
a)
Gas
b)
Liquid
c)
Solid
d)
Ice
76.
5 grams of salt was mixed with 50 mL of water to form a solution. In the solution, the water was which of the following?
a)
Solvent
b)
Saturate
c)
Solute
d)
Transparent
77.
Which of the following is a Chemical Property?
a)
Radicallity
b)
Color
c)
Boiling Point
d)
Reactivity
78.
What kind of properties can only be observed when a substance changes into a different substance?
a)
physical properties
b)
chemical properties
c)
liquid properties
d)
real properties
79.
Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?
a)
change in shape
b)
melting
c)
formation of a gas
d)
dissolving
80.
Is being able to melt physical or chemical
a)
physical
b)
chemical
c)
ducktile
d)
maluable
81.
Is making a cake physical or chemical
a)
physical
b)
chemical
c)
ducktile
d)
maluable
82.
Is burning wood a chemical or physical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
83.
Is hammering wood together to build a house a chemical or physical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
84.
Is melting butter for popcorn a chemical or physical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
85.
Is bleaching your hair a physical or chemical change?
a)
physical
b)
chemical
86.
A change in the size, shape, or state of matter.
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
c)
chemical reaction
d)
electron change
87.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a)
crumpled paper
b)
pencil sharpening
c)
shrunken clothing
d)
sour milk
88.
Kim puts an ice cube in a beaker and it melts. This is a good example of:
a)
a physical change.
b)
a chemical change.
c)
an experiment.
d)
an analysis.
89.
Photosynthesis is an example of a
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
90.
A pure substance containing only one kind of atom.
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
91.
If it is homogeneous, it is considered a solution.
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
92.
It is a pure substance containing two or more different kinds of atoms.
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
93.
Can only be separated by chemical means.
a)
element
b)
mixture
c)
compound
94.
These are found on the Periodic Table.
a)
elements
b)
mixtures
c)
compounds
95.
If they are not the same throughout, they are called heterogeneous.
a)
elements
b)
mixtures
c)
compounds
96.
Examples are diamonds (C) and Uranium (U)
a)
elements
b)
mixtures
c)
compounds
97.
Examples are milk and gasoline.
a)
elements
b)
mixtures
c)
compounds
98.
Examples are water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
a)
elements
b)
mixtures
c)
compounds
99.
This picture represents which of the following?
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture
100.
This picture represents which of the following?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
101.
This picture represents which of the following?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
102.
What does the green represent in the atmosphere?
a)
nitrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
water vapor
103.
What does the blue represent in the atmosphere?
a)
nitrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
water vapor
104.
What is sugar?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
105.
What is gold?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture