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WorksheetsUnit 15 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are sound waves?
a)
units to measure loudness/volume
b)
the loudness of sound
c)
an element of sound determined by the speed in which sound waves move
d)
energy from a vibration that travels in a series of compressions
2.
What is the difference between volume and pitch?
a)
volume is the loudness of sound & pitch is the compression vibrations
b)
volume is the loudness of sound & pitch is determined by the speed of the sound waves
c)
volume is determined by the speed of the sound waves & pitch is the loudness of sound
d)
volume is the compression vibrations & pitch is determined by the speed of the sound waves
3.
What are vibrations?
a)
units to measure loudness/volume
b)
speed of the sound waves
c)
to move quickly back and forth
d)
loudness of sound
4.
Decibels are
a)
units to measure loudness/volume
b)
speed of the sound waves
c)
to move quickly back and forth
d)
loudness of sound
5.
The Greek & Latin Root EXTR- means
a)
old/ancient
b)
outer
c)
electric
6.
The Greek & Latin Root PALEO- means
a)
old/ancient
b)
outer
c)
electric
7.
The Greek & Latin Root ELECTRO- means
a)
old/ancient
b)
outer
c)
electric
8.
The mold scraper in the City of Ember has to take or scrape the mold off of the building's exterior. They do not clean the inside of the buildings.
Use the information in the sentence above to determine the meaning of the word "exterior".
Use the information in the sentence above to determine the meaning of the word "exterior".
a)
outside of an area
b)
unusual part
c)
form of energy
d)
studying fossils on the building
9.
The students took apart the electronic pencil sharpener. When they took off the outer cover they found a small motor, gears and blades.
Use the information in the sentence above to determine the meaning of the word "electronic".
Use the information in the sentence above to determine the meaning of the word "electronic".
a)
having or operating with the aid of many small components
b)
forming on the outside of something
c)
very unusual pieces
d)
scientist studying electricity
10.
Paleontologists used to believe that dinosaurs lived only in the warmest parts of the world. Later, these dinosaur scientists began finding bones in surprising places. Use the information in the sentence above to determine the meaning of the word "paleontologist".
a)
a scientist who studies artifacts
b)
a scientist who studies fossils
c)
a scientist who studies math
d)
a scientist who studies science
11.
Voldemort is known as a malicious character in the Harry Potter series, because he ...
a)
spreads news he heard from one person to another
b)
is confident and courageous
c)
is curious or questioning
d)
intends to harm others
12.
To be a successful detective one must be inquisitive. This means he or she...
a)
spreads news he heard from one person to another
b)
is confident and courageous
c)
is curious or questioning
d)
intends to harm others
13.
"Guess what I heard today?" Andy asked. Alex replied, "It isn't a rumor, is it? You have to be careful about what you hear through the grapevine." Through the grapevine means.....
a)
spreads news he heard from one person to another
b)
is confident and courageous
c)
is curious or questioning
d)
intends to harm others
14.
Sometimes it is best to bold and not be so reserved and shy. Someone who is bold ....
a)
spreads news he heard from one person to another
b)
is confident and courageous
c)
is curious or questioning
d)
intends to harm others
15.
What is the adverb in the following sentence? I have been a fan of mystery stories since I was quite young.
a)
fan
b)
quite
c)
a
d)
young
16.
What is the adverb in the following sentence? I really love Language Arts; it is my favorite class!
a)
really
b)
love
c)
Language
d)
favorite
17.
What is the adverb in the following sentence? When I got home from school, I lazily took a nap.
a)
got
b)
home
c)
lazily
d)
nap
18.
What is the adverb in the following sentence? Some stories are incredibly exciting from start to finish.
a)
stories
b)
incredibly
c)
exciting
d)
start
19.
What is the adverb in the following sentence? I never want to leave Camacho Elementary.
a)
never
b)
want
c)
leave
d)
Elementary
20.
What is the adverb in the following sentence? I love inquisitive characters who carefully hunt for clues.
a)
love
b)
characters
c)
carefully
d)
hunt
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