Worksheets3.3 Common Assessment Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
One disadvantage of nuclear power is that it produces ________
a)
Little energy
b)
Radioactive waste
c)
Carbon Dioxide
d)
Sulfur Dioxide
2.
Which of the following is a benefit of using nuclear power plants to produce electricity?
a)
Workers have to wear protective equipment while working in the plant.
b)
It requires the use of thicker electrical wires to transport the electricity to homes
c)
It requires special areas to store used fuel rods.
d)
Reduces the amount of carbon emissions into the atmosphere
3.
The diagram shows changes to the nucleus of an atom.
Which process is occurring in the diagram?
Which process is occurring in the diagram?
a)
Energy is released as a result of atomic fission.
b)
Energy is absorbed as a result of atomic fission.
c)
Energy is released during the combustion of a fossil fuel
d)
Energy is being stored during the formation of a fossil fuel
4.
Which is one of the disadvantages of using fossil fuels as an energy resource?
a)
Burning fossil fuels produces radioactive wastes.
b)
Gases released during combustion can form acid rain.
c)
The heat released during combustion can be used to produce electricity.
d)
Fossil fuels produce a tremendous amount of energy that is difficult to contain.
5.
How can the carbon dioxide released by the burning of fossil fuels most likely affect Earth's climate?
a)
It increases the amount of rain from clouds.
b)
It increases the acidity of Earth's waters
c)
It can contribute to global warming
d)
It causes waterways to freeze at higher temperatures.
6.
Which activity would be part of a logical plan for people to manage energy resources at home?
a)
The city installs a recycling center.
b)
Drive below the speed limit to save gas.
c)
Turn off all lights that are not in use.
d)
Burn trash instead of putting it out for pick up.
7.
Which of the following is an example of a way that Robert T. Hill Middle School can reduce the amount of electricity it uses?
a)
Install automatic faucets in the restrooms.
b)
Recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles in the cafeteria.
c)
Turn off computers in the computer lab when they're not in use.
d)
Collect waste food and create a compost pile for a school garden.
8.
Which of the following is NOT a way to practice conservation?
a)
Bring your own bags to the grocery store
b)
Sponsor a recycling drive at your school.
c)
Buy products made of recycled materials.
d)
Leave the lights on when leave a room.
9.
What effect might a quickly growing human population have on the world's natural resources?
a)
Natural resources would probably not be affected.
b)
The amount of natural resources would decrease.
c)
The amount of natural resources would increase.
d)
The amount of natural resources that would be recycled would decrease.
10.
Which of these BEST explains how heat will flow?
a)
It will flow in a circular pattern (hot to cold AND cold to hot) until temperatures are the same
b)
It will flow from cold to hot
c)
It will flow from hot to cold
d)
It won't flow at all
11.
Which recommendation should you use to help reduce water usage?
a)
Buy drinking water from the store.
b)
Don't let water run while brushing your teeth.
c)
Bathe only in the afternoon while others are out.
d)
Shower before entering the swimming pool.
12.
The picture shows four jars. Two of the jars have cold water and two jars have warm water.
Which of the following best shows the direction of heat flow between the jars?
Which of the following best shows the direction of heat flow between the jars?
a)
From the cold jars to the warm jars
b)
Right to left
c)
Cold to warm AND warm to cold
d)
Warm jars to Cold jars
13.
Which of the following explains why warm air is found towards the ceiling of your home and cooler air is found towards the floor?
a)
Radiation
b)
Insulation
c)
Convection
d)
Conduction
14.
As Wilma holds a pan over a fire, the water begins to boil, as shown in the figure above.
Which process is indicated by the letter Z?
Which process is indicated by the letter Z?
a)
Radiation
b)
Insulation
c)
Conduction
d)
Convection
15.
As Wilma holds a pan over a fire, the water begins to boil, as shown in the figure above.
Which process is indicated by the letter Y?
Which process is indicated by the letter Y?
a)
Radiation
b)
Insulation
c)
Convection
d)
Conduction
16.
As Wilma holds a pan over a fire, the water begins to boil, as shown in the figure above.
Which process is indicated by the letter X?
Which process is indicated by the letter X?
a)
Radiation
b)
Insulation
c)
Convection
d)
Conduction
17.
On a hot summer day you can sometimes see heat/hot air rising up from a sidewalk or road. Which of the following is that an example of?
a)
Thermal Conduction
b)
Thermal Insulation
c)
Convection
d)
Radiation
18.
Think about that beaker Mr. Mangham had in the back of the room and how the pieces of paper were moving because of the boiling water. What is that an example of?
a)
Conduction
b)
Radiation
c)
Convection
d)
Insulation
19.
When you add pieces of ice to a cup of hot chocolate what direction will the heat flow in at first?
a)
Cup to hot chocolate
b)
Ice to hot chocolate
c)
Hot chocolate to ice
d)
Ice to up
20.
Students put the same amount of water into four beakers and warm them to 60C. They then place each beaker in different locations in the classroom. After 5 min, the students measure the temperature of each beaker of water. The results are shown in the bar graph below.
At which location do the particles of water move the fastest after 5 min?
At which location do the particles of water move the fastest after 5 min?
a)
Near the door
b)
By the window
c)
In the back corner
d)
On the teacher's desk
21.
Imagine you are cooking some soup on the stove. How is the motion of the soup particles different after you've finished cooking?
a)
The don't move as much
b)
They are moving faster
c)
They have less thermal energy
d)
They
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