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Total questions: 94
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1.
1. Describes the particles in a liquid.
a)
fixed volume, changeable shape
b)
changeable shape and volume
c)
fixed shape and volume
d)
fixed shape, changeable volume
2.
2. What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?
a)
boiling
b)
condensation
c)
sublimation
d)
melting
3.
3.Describe the gas as the piston in the illustration moves down?
a)
pressure decreases, volume increases
b)
volume decreases, pressure increases
c)
pressure and volume decrease
d)
volume and pressure increase
4.
What happens to the thermal energy that is added to the water between 4 and 11 minutes?
a)
It breaks apart the water molecules
b)
It escapes the liquid as heat.
c)
It causes the particles to move faster.
d)
It is lost by evaporation.
5.
5. The melting point of a substance is __________ its freezing point.
a)
less than
b)
greater than
c)
the same as
d)
independent of
6.
6. What moves in or out of a substance during a change of state?
a)
heat
b)
mass
c)
temperature
d)
matter
7.
7. Gases can be __________.
a)
boiled
b)
expanded but not compressed
c)
destroyed
d)
expanded and compressed
8.
8. The force exerted on an area is known as __________.
a)
volume
b)
temperature
c)
pressure
d)
specific heat
9.
9. Particles with more energy move __________ than particles with less energy.
a)
faster and farther apart
b)
faster and closer together
c)
slower and farther apart
d)
slower and closer together
10.
10. When a material is melting, the temperature __________.
a)
fluctuates
b)
remains the same
c)
decreases
d)
increases
11.
11. When a thermometer is heated, the red liquid inside moves up. What is the main cause of this?
a)
heat
b)
The molecules of the liquid move faster and get a little closer
c)
cooling
d)
The molecules of the liquid move faster and get a little further apart.
12.
12. Solids have __________ shape and volume.
a)
indeterminate
b)
no
c)
definite
d)
changing
13.
13. If a container of gas gets larger while the temperature remains the same, the pressure __________.
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
remains the same
d)
fluctuates
14.
14. Matter takes up __________.
a)
heat and temperature
b)
space and heat
c)
space and mass
d)
space and temperature
15.
15. __________ is the average kinetic energy of the individual particles of a substance.
a)
Temperature
b)
Energy
c)
Heat
d)
Matter
16.
16. Vaporization is different from evaporation because __________.
a)
only vaporization involves a change of state
b)
vaporization occurs at the surface
c)
evaporation occurs at the surface
d)
evaporation occurs in the liquid
17.
17. An example of a change of state is __________.
a)
wood
b)
ice cubes melting
c)
rain
d)
clouds
18.
18. Why does a liquid fill the shape of a container?
a)
because the particles of the liquid are do not move
b)
because liquid particle are large
c)
because liquid has more molecules
d)
because the particles of the liquid are constantly moving
19.
19. What is the molecular arrangement like in a liquid such as rubbing alcohol and why?
a)
The molecules are close together because of their strong intermolecular attractionsand low kinetic energy
b)
The molecules are randomly packed together, but the molecules can slip and slide over each other.
c)
TThe molecules are close together because the kinetic energy is dominant over the potential energy within the molecules.
d)
The molecules are far apart because of their wealintermolecular attractionsand high kinetic energy
20.
20. Describe the differences between solids and liquids.
a)
Both have a definite shape, but only solids have a definite volume.
b)
Both have a definite volume, but only liquids have a definite shape.
c)
Solids have definite volume and shape, but liquids only have a definite volume.
d)
Liquids have a definite volume and shape, but solids only have a definite shape
21.
21. Describes the motion of particles in a solid.
a)
They do not move at all.
b)
They move rapidly around in random patterns
c)
They flow easily, but slowly around each other
d)
Particles vibrate in a set pattern
22.
22. How would you describe a state of matter that has a random molecular arrangement and particles that are far apart?
a)
A substance that takes the shape of its container and is easily compressed
b)
A substance that takes the shape of its container and is NOT easily compressed
c)
A substance that has a definite shape and is easily compressed.
d)
A substance that has a definite shape and is NOT easily compressed.
23.
23. A student is given a sample of an unknown liquid to test in a laboratory. Which physical properties will be most useful to determine if the liquid is water?
a)
The boiling point of the liquid.
b)
The color of the liquid.
c)
The mass of the liquid
d)
The volume of the liquid.
24.
24. How can you remove energy from matter?
a)
not changing anything
b)
raising its temperature
c)
lowering its temperature
d)
boiling the matter
25.
25. Compared to ice, how do molecules of water behave?
a)
They remain still
b)
They move more freely
c)
They move and stop
d)
They vibrate
26.
26. The melting point of water is 0 degrees Celsius. This is the same as its __________________________
a)
boiling point
b)
melting point
c)
Freezing point
d)
All of the above
27.
27. If you put a thermometer into a pot of melting ice, when will the temperature rise past zero?
a)
When it boils
b)
When it freezes
c)
When it warms
d)
When all the ice has melted
28.
28. What is the molecular arrangement like in wood and why?
a)
The molecules are randomly packed together because the molecules can slip and slide over each other
b)
The molecules are close together because the kinetic energy is dominant over the potential energy within the molecules
c)
The molecules are far apart because of their small intermolecular attractions.2ndItem Specification:Recognize the differences between solids, liquids, and gases.Depth of Knowledge Level 15.Which of the following describes the differences between solids and liquids?A.Both have a definite shape, but only solids have a definite volume.B.Both have a definite volume, but only liquids have a definite shape.C.Solids have definite volume and shape, but liquids only have a definite volume.D.Liquids have a definite volume and shape, but solids only have a definite shape.6.Which of the following best describes the differences between liquids and gases?A.Both have a definite volume, but only liquids have a definite shape.B.Both have a definite shape, but only gases have a definite volume.C.Gases have a definite volume only and liquids do not have either.D.Liquids have definite volumeonly andgases do not have either.Depth of Knowledge Level 27.A student wants to test a mystery substance to find out what state of matter it is. Which characteristicscan be used to determine its state?A.Volume, density, compressibility, and flow.B.Volume, density, compressibility, and mass.C.Shape, flow, and temperature.D.Shape, density, and temperature.8.A student has run tests on a mystery substance and has found that is has a definite volume, high density, and flows easily. Which state of matter is it and why?A.It is a solid because it has a definite volume and high density.B.It is a liquid because it has a definite volume and high density.C.It is a solid because it has a definite volume and flows easily.D.It is a liquid because it has a definite volume and flows easily.
d)
The molecules are close together because of their strong intermolecular attractions.
29.
29. When a thermometer is cooled, the red liquid inside the thermometer moves down. This is mainly because:
a)
Cold liquids sink
b)
The molecules of the liquid move slower and get a little closer
c)
The glass of the thermometer gets cold
d)
The red liquid is thick
30.
30. When you bring two drops of water near each other and allow them to touch, they combine immediately and become one drop. This is mainly because:
a)
Water molecules are attracted to each other
b)
Water molecules are made of atoms
c)
Water molecules are magnetic
d)
Water is a liquid
31.
Which part of the water cycle leads to the development of clouds?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Convection
d)
Sublimation
32.
For condensation to occur, water vapor must do what?
a)
Heat
b)
Heat and then cool
c)
Cool
d)
Rise
33.
How are the water cycle processes of runoff and infiltration different? and Runoff moves where?
a)
Infiltration sinks into soil, run-off does not. Run-off moves along the top of the ground to rivers, lakes, and oceans.
b)
Run-off sinks into soil, infiltration does not. Run-off moves from the land surface into the subsurface; rain water soaks into the ground soil and can get into the groundwater
c)
There is no difference
d)
Run-off makes clouds, infiltration makes lakes. Run-off evaporates to make clouds.
34.
Water found underground in layers of rock and sediment is called __________.
a)
Spring
b)
Well
c)
Ground water
d)
Aquifer
35.
Wells are drilled into underground __________.
a)
Aquifer
b)
Holes
c)
Ground water
d)
Springs
36.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
a)
Cloudy and cold
b)
Cloudy and hot
c)
Sunny and cold
d)
Sunny and hot
37.
What is the source of energy for all parts of the water cycle?
a)
Ocean
b)
Sun
c)
Water
d)
Earth
38.
Give an example of condensation.
a)
During a hurricane, 3 inches of rain fall in an hour
b)
A layer of water appears on the outside of a cup of ice water soon after it was poured.
c)
12 inches of snow fall on December 12th.
d)
On a hot day, water on the sidewalk quickly disappears.
39.
Mark notices a puddle of water on his way home from school. The next day the puddle is gone. What most likely happened to the puddle of water?
a)
It evaporated
b)
It condensed
c)
It melted
d)
. It precipitated
40.
As time goes by, and water goes through the water cycle again and again, the amount of water on Earth _______.
a)
Increases
b)
Decrease
c)
Stays the same
d)
Goes up and down
41.
In the diagram above, where is condensation occurring?
a)
From Z to W
b)
From W to X
c)
From X to Y
d)
From Y to Z
42.
Which deflects wind?
a)
convection
b)
jet stream
c)
Coriolis Effect
d)
radiation
43.
Why are there fewer molecules of air up in the mountains?
a)
because air pressure decreases as you go higher
b)
because air is too heavy
c)
because air pressure is the same throughout all layers of the atmosphere
d)
because air pressure decreases as you go higher
44.
When are thunderstorms most likely to occur?
a)
spring and summer months, especially from May through August
b)
winter months
c)
fall months
d)
anytime
45.
What would happen if Earth had no atmosphere?
a)
The days would be cold and the nights would be hot.
b)
The days would be hot and the nights would be cold.
c)
Earth would not have days.
d)
Earth would not have nights.
46.
What form of energy transfer heats Earth?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convention
d)
recycling
47.
When raindrops pass through a layer of freezing air the result is the formation of What?
a)
Snow
b)
Rain
c)
Sleet
d)
Hail
48.
At Earth's surface in the northern hemisphere, air moves ______________ toward low pressure.
a)
counterclockwise
b)
clockwise
c)
north
d)
south
49.
What does water vapor condense around to form clouds?
a)
air molecules
b)
space
c)
snow
d)
small particles like dust and salt
50.
What element of air determines its temperature?
a)
the direction of air molecules
b)
the composition of air molecules
c)
the arrangement of air molecules
d)
the average motion of air molecules
51.
After studying the figure, what conclusion can you draw about ocean currents?
a)
The Atlantic Ocean is deep.
b)
The oceans’ waters are constantly in motion.
c)
The Gulf Stream flows east to west.
d)
The oceans’ currents only flow in one direction
52.
What has an impact on surface currents?
a)
??
b)
??
53.
When two air masses of different densities collide, it's called__________.
a)
a high pressure zone
b)
a storm
c)
a hurricane
d)
a front
54.
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere__________.
a)
over a long period of time
b)
at a specific time and place
c)
at a specific temperature
d)
over a short period of time
55.
What causes wind?
a)
weather patterns
b)
low pressure
c)
Air moves from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure.
d)
high pressure
56.
Of the four main types of precipitation, which refreezes after melting near the ground?
a)
sleet
b)
hail
c)
snow
d)
rain
57.
How do isobars help meteorologists predict weather?
a)
They help meteorologists see areas of equal temperature.
b)
They help meteorologists predict dry weather.
c)
They help meteorologists tell how fast wind is blowing by noting how far apart isobars are placed on a weather map.
d)
They help meteorologists tell how fast wind is blowing by noting how closely isobars are placed on a weather map.
58.
Which single factor generally has the greatest effect on an area’s climate?
a)
the distance from the Equator
b)
the extent of vegetative cover
c)
the degrees of longitude
d)
the month of the year
59.
The Coriolis effect is caused by __________.
a)
temperature changes
b)
density changes
c)
salinity changes
d)
Earth's rotation
60.
The worst type of tornado is a …
a)
F1
b)
F3
c)
F5
d)
F2
61.
Climate is the pattern of __________ in an area over many years.
a)
plants
b)
weather
c)
rain
d)
sun
62.
Why doesn't air in the mountains absorb heat as well as air found at sea level?
a)
The atmosphere and air is thinner.
b)
The winds carry all the heat away.
c)
The air is thicker and has more molecules.
d)
The air is made of different kinds of molecules than the air at sea level.
63.
As air rises and cools it releases __________.
a)
heat and precipitation
b)
heat
c)
preciptation
d)
small particles of dust
64.
When an area on Earth experiences winter, that part of the Earth is _________.
a)
tilted toward the sun
b)
tilted away from the sun
c)
close to the sun
d)
farther away from the sun
65.
Greenhouse gases are __________.
a)
always bad for the environment
b)
in perfect amount on Earth
c)
necessary to keep Earth warm
d)
beneficial in large amounts
66.
__________ are commonly found on the __________ sides of mountains.
a)
Deserts, leeward
b)
Rainstorms, leeward
c)
Deserts, windward
d)
Heat storms, windward
67.
Ocean circulation resulting from wind blowing along the coast is called a(n) __________.
a)
density current
b)
upwelling
c)
coastal current
d)
surface current
68.
Large bodies of water can cause areas to be __________ in the winter and __________ in the summer.
a)
warmer, cooler
b)
cooler, warmer
c)
cooler, humid
d)
warmer, cloudier
69.
Warm surface currents affect the water temperature along the __________ coast of continents.
a)
north
b)
south
c)
west
d)
east
70.
Regions with a __________ closer to the equator receive more solar radiation.
a)
longitude
b)
climate
c)
latitude
d)
landform
71.
The energy source creating different climate zones on Earth comes from
a)
Sun
b)
Moon
c)
Vegetation
d)
Wind
72.
When the tilt of Earth increases, the change between winter and summer is __________.
a)
lesser
b)
negligible
c)
greater
d)
not important
73.
What climatic event is a warming of the Pacific Ocean?
a)
El Niño
b)
La Niña
c)
Coriolis effect
d)
Alberta Clipper
74.
Understanding the climate for a typical region allows a person to do what?
a)
anticipate what the weather is likely to be in a given month.
b)
accurately predict the weather weeks in advance
c)
not be certain what the weather will be in a given month.
d)
know the daily high temperature for the next several days.
75.
Which climate zone has the highest average precipitation?
a)
Tropical
b)
Temperate
c)
Polar
d)
Sub-tropical
76.
When determining a region’s climate, the two main variables considered are the average what?
a)
temperature and precipitation
b)
temperature and winds
c)
precipitation and winds
d)
elevation and temperatur
77.
Based on the average temperatures, which two areas have the most similar climates?
a)
New York & London
b)
Vostok, near pole of inaccessibility & Amundsen-Scott-South Pole
c)
Sydney & London
d)
Sydney & New York
78.
Where are temperatures the highest?
a)
Commericial
b)
Downtown
c)
Park
d)
Urban Residential
79.
Trees and vegetation are removed from a rural area in order to construct a large shopping mall. What will happen to the average temperatures in the shopping mall area? Average temperatures will
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay The Same
d)
None of the above
80.
The diagram above DOES NOT support which of the following statements about climate?
a)
??
b)
??
81.
35. If you place three ice cubes in a glass of water at room temperature, which of the following will occur?
a)
Energy from the water will transfer to the icecubes, causing the ice to melt.
b)
Cold from the ice cubes will transfer to thewater, causing the water to freeze
c)
Energy will transfer equally between the icecubes and the water, causing no change.
d)
Cold is transferred from the ice/water mixture tothe air, causing the air to cool.
82.
31. When heat is transferred to an object, what happens to the particles in the object?
a)
slow down
b)
stop moving
c)
speed up
d)
are unaffected
83.
32. What is the total energy of the particles in an object is often called?
a)
temperature
b)
thermal energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)
heat transfer
84.
33. If one part of a solid object is at a higher temperature and another part of the same object is at a lower temperature, the heat is transferred within the object through which process?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
insulation
d)
radiation
85.
34. Which process moves warm air from vents located near the floor to the rest of the room?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
insulation
d)
radiation
86.
36. What happens when a bar of steel at 90 deg C is placed in a basin of water at 20 deg C?
a)
the temperature of the steel increases and the temperature of the water decreases.
b)
the temperature of the steel increases and the temperature of the water increases
c)
the temperature of the steel decreases and the temperature of the water increases
d)
the temperature of the steel decreases and the temperature of the water decreases
87.
37. When you use a microwave oven to increase the temperature of a cup of hot chocolate, which type of heat transfer is taking place?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
insulation
d)
radiation
88.
38. A shiny metal pot filled with water is sitting on an electric stove that is turned to high. Explain how heat is being transferred in the stove-pot-water system.
a)
Heat is being transferred from the stove to the pot through convection and from the pot to the water through conduction
b)
Heat is being transferred from the stove to the pot through conduction and from the pot to the water through radiation
c)
Heat is being transferred from the stove to the pot through radiation and from the pot to the water through radiation
d)
Heat is being transferred from the stove to the pot through conduction and from the pot to the water through conduction
89.
39. When heated, most matter does what?
a)
condenses
b)
contracts
c)
expands
d)
solidifies
90.
40. What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object?
a)
heat
b)
thermal energy
c)
heat transfer
d)
temperature
91.
41. How does heat transfer occur?
a)
in many directions at the same time regardless of the temperature difference between objects
b)
at the same time from both warm objects to colder ones and from cold objects to warmer ones
c)
between objects of different temperatures and goes only from warm objects to colder ones
d)
between objects of different temperatures and goes only from cold objects to warmer ones
92.
42 In an experiment, you were instructed to heat a sample of soil and a sample of water with heat lamps and then measure the temperature of each sample once a minute, for eight minutes. Suppose that the experiment yielded the results shown in the table below.
Make a predictions about what will happen over more time?
Make a predictions about what will happen over more time?
a)
The temperaturesof the soil and the water would rise at the same average rate
b)
The temperature of the soil would not rise at all over the next time period
c)
The temperature of the water would rise at a faster average rate than the average rate that the temperature of the soil would rise
d)
The temperature of the soil would rise at a faster average rate than the average rate that the temperature of the water would rise.
93.
43. A house has many windows that are single paned (a single sheet of glass). During the winter, a large amount of heat is transferred from the inside of a house to the outside environment through these windows. What would be the best way to decrease the amount of heat transferred through the windows?
a)
Decrease the thickness of the glass in the window because glass is such a good conductor of heat
b)
Increase the amount of fiberglass insulation in the walls to reduce heat transfer through all surfaces.
c)
Install double paned windows because the dead air trapped in between the window panes is an excellent heat insulator
d)
Place fans behind the windows because moving air around the windows is an excellent heat insulator
94.
44. A pot is made out of aluminum, but the pots handles are plastic. Why are these materials used in this way?
a)
Aluminum is a conductor of heat, which allows the pot’s temperature to increase rapidly, while plastic is a heat insulator, preventing rapid heat transfer and keeping the handles cool.
b)
Plastic is a heat conductor, which allows heat to move quickly out of the handles, keeping the handlescool, while aluminum is a heat insulator that holds the heat within the pot
c)
Both aluminum and plastic are heat conductors that allow heat to be transferred throughout the pot
d)
Both aluminum and plasticare heat insulators that keep the heat contained within the pot.
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