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WorksheetsISTEP Grade 6 Physical Science
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 34mins
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Class
Date
1.
_________ is described as the energy of motion.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Chemical Energy
c)
Kinetic Energy
d)
Gravitational Potential Energy
2.
An object’s kinetic energy will increase with:
a)
Speed and mass
b)
Height and mass
c)
Speed and position
d)
Position and height
3.
__________ is described as the stored energy in an object due to its position or composition.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Thermal Energy
c)
Kinetic Energy
d)
Mechanical Energy
4.
An object’s potential energy will increase with:
a)
Speed and mass
b)
Height and mass
c)
Speed and position
d)
Position and velocity
5.
Jumping from a tree.
a)
Kinetic Energy
b)
Potential Energy
6.
A spring that has been compressed.
a)
Kinetic Energy
b)
Potential Energy
7.
Book sitting on a desk.
a)
Kinetic Energy
b)
Potential Energy
8.
At which point on a roller coaster would you have the most amount of kinetic energy?
a)
At the top of a hill
b)
At the bottom of a hill
c)
In the middle of the hill
d)
At the beginning of the ride
9.
Energy transfer by direct contact is called-
a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Vaporization
10.
Where does the energy on Earth come from?
a)
Geothermal energy in the Earth's core.
b)
The sun, through radiation.
c)
The sun, through conduction.
d)
The sun, through convection.
11.
Which of the following is true for protons-
a)
They circle an atom's nucleus.
b)
They have a negative charge.
c)
They have a positive charge.
d)
They do not have a charge.
12.
Which of the following is true for neutrons-
a)
They circle an atom's nucleus.
b)
They have a negative charge.
c)
They have a positive charge.
d)
They do not have a charge.
13.
Which of the following is true for electrons-
a)
They circle an atom's nucleus.
b)
They have a mass of 1 amu.
c)
They have a positive charge.
d)
They do not have a charge.
14.
What does humidity measure?
a)
Air temperature
b)
Air pressure
c)
Water vapor in the air
d)
Wind speed
15.
What does a barometer measure?
a)
Temperature
b)
Humidity
c)
Air pressure
d)
Wind speed
16.
What is the basic SI unit of force?
a)
grams
b)
Liters
c)
meters
d)
Newtons
17.
Which process breaks down rocks and soil through wind/water?
a)
Chemical weathering
b)
Acid rain
c)
Physical weathering
d)
Succession
18.
In the water cycle, which step occurs after condensation?
a)
Precipitation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Runoff
d)
Transpiration
19.
Which is considered a good insulator of heat?
a)
aluminum, because it allows heat to flow easily
b)
glass, because it allows heat to flow easily
c)
plastic, because heat is unable to flow easily
d)
silver, because heat is unable to flow easily
20.
Which is the basic composition of Earth’s core?
a)
The solid inner core is surrounded by a liquid outer core.
b)
The liquid inner core is surrounded by a solid outer core.
c)
Both the inner core and the outer core are solid.
d)
Both the inner core and the outer core are liquid.
21.
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The process in plant cells that converts energy from the sun into energy stored in food is ________.
The process in plant cells that converts energy from the sun into energy stored in food is ________.
a)
photosynthesis
b)
cellular respiration
c)
homeostasis
d)
cell division
22.
Anything with mass and takes up space
a)
Matter
b)
Volume
c)
Mass
23.
Distance from one point to another
a)
Length
b)
Mass
c)
Volume
24.
Amount of matter in an object
a)
Mass
b)
Length
c)
Volume
25.
No definite shape, no definite volume, and spreads out to fill the container
a)
Gas
b)
Solid
c)
Liquid
d)
Plasma
26.
Change in substance/material and CANNOT be reversed (changed back)
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
27.
No definite shape, definite volume, and takes the shape of container it is placed in
a)
Liquid
b)
Solid
c)
Gas
d)
Plasma
28.
An area/set up that does not let energy or matter in or out
a)
Closed System
b)
Open System
29.
This is a change in looks or appearance, and the substance does NOT change
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical Change
30.
Amount of space an object takes up
a)
Volume
b)
Mass
c)
Matter
31.
Definite shape, definite volume, and molecules with very little movement, move side to side
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
d)
Plasma
32.
Which property of a substance indicates whether the substance is a liquid or a solid at room temperature?
a)
Melting point
b)
Electrical conductivity
c)
Flexibility
d)
Solubility
33.
A student examined a rock sample and described it as having particles of various colors that were 1 millimeter to 12 millimeters in size. The student was making
a)
An inference
b)
A prediction
c)
A hypothesis
d)
An observation
34.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
35.
Which of these is an example of precipitation?
a)
snow
b)
air
c)
clouds
d)
vapor
36.
Which is the opposite of condensation?
a)
runoff
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
37.
Which best explains why runoff is important?
a)
It returns water to other locations on Earth
b)
It increases the chance of flooding
c)
It makes evaporation occur faster
d)
It increases condensation
38.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
39.
How are earthquakes, sound, and light waves alike?
a)
They transmit energy
b)
They carry matter
c)
They travel in space.
d)
They can be seen.
40.
What is the relationship between eyesight and light?
a)
Light shines on all objects, allowing people to see them.
b)
Light shines through all objects, allowing people to see them.
c)
Light enters the eye before striking an object , allowing people to see the object.
d)
Light reflects off an object and then enters the eye, allowing people to see the object.
41.
Which best explains the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and sight?
a)
Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye
b)
Ultraviolet light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye
c)
Visible light and infrared light are the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye
d)
Ultraviolet light and infrared light are the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye.
42.
How are the atoms in an object affected when the temperature of the object increases?
a)
They join together
b)
They vibrate faster
c)
They vibrate slower
d)
They split apart
43.
In which situation would the atoms in an object begin to move closer together during a phase change?
a)
Heat is removed as a gas turns into a liquid
b)
Heat is removed as a liquid turns into a gas.
c)
Heat is added as a solid turns into a gas.
d)
Heat is added as a liquid turns into a solid.
44.
The food you eat provides your body with ______________energy.
a)
nuclear
b)
chemical
c)
heat
d)
radiant
45.
Energy is the ability to cause_____________ and influences almost everything in life.
a)
opportunity
b)
change
c)
options
d)
noise
46.
Which energy transformation occurs when you light a gas burner?
a)
Radiant to Thermal
b)
Nuclear to Thermal
c)
Electric to Chemical
d)
Chemical to Thermal
47.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
48.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________.
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
49.
An object floats in water because
a)
Its density is more than 1
b)
Its density is equal to 1
50.
the force of attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials.
a)
Electricity
b)
Electromagnetism
c)
Magnetism
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