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WorksheetsSOL Review Sixth Grade 6.1-6.5
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. The process of gathering information through the senses is called
a)
analyzing
b)
concluding
c)
hypothesizing
d)
observing
2.
2. An idea, structure, or system that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a
a)
constant
b)
hypothesis
c)
law
d)
model
3.
3. In an experiment, the condition that changes as a result of manipulating the independent variable is the
a)
constant
b)
control
c)
dependent variable
d)
hypothesis
4.
4. If one plant gets the normal amount of sunlight, we would call this plant the
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
control
d)
constant
5.
5. An organized process used to gather observations and then test a hypothesis is
a)
an exercise
b)
an experiment
c)
a constant
d)
a problem
6.
6. When designing an experiment, the first step is to
a)
analyze the data
b)
list a procedure
c)
state a hypothesis
d)
state the problem
7.
7. In an experiment, the condition that is manipulated to cause a change in the dependent variable is called the
a)
constant
b)
control
c)
dependent variable
d)
independent variable
8.
8. What do we call a testable prediction about a possible solution to a problem
a)
hypothesis
b)
control
c)
constant
d)
theory
9.
9. A beaker contains 0.32 liters of water what is the volume in milliliters?
a)
320 mL
b)
32 mL
c)
3.2 mL
d)
0.32 mL
10.
10. The prefix milli- added to any metric unit means _________
a)
1,000
b)
100
c)
0.01
d)
0.001
11.
11. A condition that does not change in an experiment is the
a)
constant
b)
control
c)
dependent variable
d)
hypothesis
12.
12. Convert the following number to scientific notion: 200,000,000,000
a)
2.0 x 1012
b)
20 x 1012
c)
2.0 x 1010
d)
2.0 x 1011
13.
13. The best type of graph to use to display data in part that line up to a whole (100 percent) is a __________
a)
a bar graph
b)
a line graph
c)
a circle graph
d)
a scatter graph
14.
14. The correct symbol for temperature in the metric system is ____________
a)
⁰C
b)
⁰F
c)
⁰K
d)
⁰S
15.
15. How many meters are there in 1,865 centimeters?
a)
0.1865
b)
1.865
c)
18.65
d)
186.6
16.
16. The meter measures
a)
distance
b)
temperature
c)
mass
d)
volume
17.
16. measures ⁰C measures
a)
distance
b)
temperature
c)
mass
d)
volume
18.
16. The gram measures
a)
distance
b)
temperature
c)
mass
d)
volume
19.
16. The liter measures
a)
distance
b)
temperature
c)
mass
d)
volume
20.
The instrument used to measure a liter is
a)
metric ruler
b)
thermometer
c)
triple beam balance
d)
graduated cylinder
21.
The instrument used to measure a gram is
a)
metric ruler
b)
thermometer
c)
triple beam balance
d)
graduated cylinder
22.
The instrument used to measure a temperature is
a)
metric ruler
b)
thermometer
c)
triple beam balance
d)
graduated cylinder
23.
The instrument used to measure a distance is
a)
metric ruler
b)
thermometer
c)
triple beam balance
d)
graduated cylinder
24.
17. The graph indicates that __________ does not change
a)
distance
b)
time
25.
17. The graph indicates that at one point the runner
a)
stopped to rest
b)
returned to home
c)
kept a steady rate
26.
17. The graph indicates that the runner
a)
stopped to rest
b)
returned to home
c)
kept a steady rate
27.
19. What is the dependent variable that is measured in this graph?
a)
distance
b)
time
c)
there is no variable
28.
19. What type of graph is shown above?Bar
a)
bar
b)
pie
c)
plot
d)
scatter plot
29.
20. According to the graph, what percentage of air is oxygen?
a)
78%
b)
21%
c)
less than 5%
d)
10%
30.
21. Some students want to find out how the height of a ramp affects how far a toy car can travel on a smooth floor after going down the ramp. How should the students test their problem?
a)
Set up 3 ramps with different heights on 3 different floor surfaces for each trial and use the same car for each trial.
b)
Set up one ramp on the same floor surface for each trial and use 3 different cars.
c)
Set up 3 ramps with different heights on the same floor surface for each trial and use the same car.
d)
Set up 3 ramps with different heights on the same floor surface for each trial and use three different cars.
31.
22. What instrument would provide the best data for the toy car experiment?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
stopwatch
c)
thermometer
d)
meter stick
32.
23. In the toy car experiment, what is the independent variable?
a)
the number of cars
b)
the height of ramp
c)
the distance cars roll
d)
the time it takes to come to a stop
33.
24. Which of the following is a good hypothesis for the car ramp experiment in 21?
a)
If the students increase the height of the ramp, then the car will travel on different surfaces.
b)
If height of the ramp is increased, then the car will travel further.
c)
If the surface of the floor is smoother, the car will travel further.
d)
If different students push the car down the ramp, the car will go different distances.
34.
25. What are the constants for the toy car experiment?
a)
cars, meter stick, type of ramp
b)
There are no constants.
c)
The height of the ramp
d)
The distance traveled
35.
26. Why is it important to conduct repeated trials in an experiment? What effect do they have on the reliability of the experiment?
a)
the more data, the better the validity
b)
Theories are established after 3 trials.
c)
Trials mean you get paid better
36.
27. When is a conclusion written? What information does a good conclusion include?
a)
After the experiment
b)
After the research.
c)
After the hypothesis is written.
d)
After you get paid for your new patent.
37.
Which is associated with Thermal energy?
a)
potential energy
b)
kinetic energy
38.
29. Potential energy
a)
rock on the floor of canyon
b)
rock on the cliff of canyon
c)
rock in bottom of stream
39.
29. KInetic energy
a)
rock falling from the cliff to the floor of canyon
b)
rock on the cliff of canyon
c)
rock in bottom of stream
40.
30. Energy sources
a)
things that use energy
b)
things that can be used for energy
c)
things which come to Earth from the Sun
d)
money
41.
31. What form of energy is usually lost in the transformation or conversion of energy from one form to another?
a)
mechanical
b)
thermal
c)
fossil fuel
d)
solar
42.
32. How much of the Sun’s energy is reflected back into space? 30% or 1/3
a)
30%
b)
100%
c)
25%
d)
12%
43.
33. ________ _________is the energy on Earth being trapped by a blanket of carbon dioxide.
a)
Greenhouse Effect
b)
Coriolis Effect
c)
Lunar Effect
d)
Eighth Graditis Effect
44.
34. _______ air or water moves down because it is more dense than warm air
or water.
or water.
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
c)
stagnant
45.
34. The flow of fluid like this is called ___________ Cloud formation is caused by the heating of water and the ___________of that water in the sky. Thunderstorms happen when this occurs quickly.
a)
convection; radiation
b)
convection; condensation
c)
convection; evaporation
d)
evaporation; condensation
46.
34. _____________form over warm, tropical water and are fed by the energy of that water. Energy came from sun.
a)
tornadoes
b)
blizzards
c)
hurricanes
d)
sleet
47.
35. Speaking globally, the hot air rises at the _________and cold air moves from the poles towards the equator. This causes all the changes in weather around the world. This also moves energy all around the __________
a)
Equator; neighborhood
b)
Equator; planet
c)
North and South poles; neighborhood
48.
36. All energy on Earth was originally from where?
a)
Sun
b)
moon
c)
tides
d)
oceans
49.
38. Which elements are most common in Earth’s crust, living matter, and oceans? - Si, Al, Fe, Na, Ca, K, Mg, H, O, N, C
a)
Fr, Al, Fe, Na, Ca, K, Mg, B, O, U, C
b)
Water, Oxygen, air
c)
Si, Al, Fe, Na, Ca, K, Mg, H, O, N, C
50.
39. How many atoms of Hydrogen are in H2O?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
1
51.
40. Is this equation balanced?
a)
Yes
b)
No
52.
41. How many elements are in this equation?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
12
53.
42. Balance the equation and tell how many Hydrogen atoms are found in this reaction.
a)
1;2;1
4 H
4 H
b)
2;2;1
4 H
4 H
c)
1;3;1
2 H
2 H
54.
43. Which of the following are unique about water?
a)
expand when freezes
b)
shrinks when freezes
c)
dissolves all substances
55.
43. Which of the following are unique about water?
a)
cohesion
b)
shrinks when freezes
c)
dissolves all substances
56.
43. Which of the following are unique about water?
a)
found in all living things
b)
shrinks when freezes
c)
dissolves all substances
d)
polar
57.
43. Which of the following are unique about water?
a)
found in all living things
b)
shrinks when freezes
c)
dissolves most substances
d)
metalic
58.
44. Why is water considered the universal solvent?
a)
found in all living things
b)
shrinks when freezes
c)
dissolves most substances
d)
metalic
59.
45. What happens to water as it freezes?
a)
shrinks
b)
expands
c)
melts
60.
46. Because water expands when it freezes, it causes which kind of weathering?
a)
physical
b)
chemical
61.
46. Because water expands when it freezes, it causes which kind of weathering?
a)
mechanical
b)
chemical
62.
47. Water mixing with sulfur in air pollution forms acid. Which type of weathering does this cause?
a)
physical
b)
chemical
c)
seismatically correct
63.
48. Which type of weathering causes statues to wear away? chemical
a)
chemical
b)
physical
c)
irrational
64.
49. Which type of weathering causes statues to wear away?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
c)
irrational
65.
50. How much water on Earth is drinkable?
a)
<1%
b)
<100%
c)
33%
66.
51. Why are most older towns and cities found on water?
a)
pretty ways
b)
rich people like water
c)
travel
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