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WorksheetsFCAT (SSA) Middle School Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
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1.
The terms mass and weight are often used interchangeably. When you purchase produce from the grocery store, you place your items on a spring scale. What physical property of matter is being measured?
a)
Mass
b)
Weight
c)
Mass and Weight
d)
The amount of material in an object
2.
Weight is proportional to but not equal to mass. In which of the following situations would a person show an increase in weight but not an increase in mass?
a)
Climbing to the top of a mountain
b)
Traveling underwater in a submarine.
c)
Landing on a planet with more gravity.
d)
Living on the international space station.
3.
Physical properties can be used to classify and compare substances. The illustration below shows a physical property that is being investigated using different materials. What physical property is most likely being investigated in this illustration?
a)
magnetism
b)
melting point
c)
electrical conductivity
d)
thermal conductivity
4.
The state of matter is an example of a physical property. Why is the state of matter considered a physical property, even though a substance may change between a solid, liquid, and gas?
a)
The property can be easily observed.
b)
The chemical nature of the substance does not change.
c)
The state of matter depends on the amount of substance present.
d)
Solids, liquids, and gases contain different substances from one another.
5.
In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. Video coverage showing the astronaut walking on the surface of the Moon gives the impression that he was bouncing while he walked. What is the reason for this?
a)
The astronaut's mass on the Moon decreases.
b)
The density of the astronaut on the Moon is higher than on Earth.
c)
The atmosphere of the Moon affects the way the astronaut is able to move.
d)
The astronaut's weight on the Moon depends on the Moon's gravitational force.
6.
Thomas performed an experiment to measure the temperature of water as he heated it on a hotplate. At the end of his experiment, he plotted the results as shown in the graph. Which of the following physical properties of water did Thomas measure?
a)
melting point and boiling point
b)
volume and thermal conductivity
c)
solubility and electrical conductivity
d)
density and physical states of matter
7.
What kind of energy does a wind turbine contain and produce?
a)
Mechanical and Electrical
b)
Potential
c)
Nuclear
d)
Chemical and Mechanical
8.
What kind of energy does a battery contain, and produce?
a)
Chemical
b)
Potential and Kinetic
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical and Electric
9.
In the diagram of the hydro electric dam, what is the best answer for the energy transformations?
a)
Kinetic (electricity) to mechanical (turbine) to potential (water)
b)
Potential (water) to mechanical (turbine) to electrical
c)
Electrical (water) to mechanical (electricity) to potential
10.
Where is potential energy the highest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
11.
Where is kinetic energy the highest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
12.
What is the smallest form of life?
a)
Millions of cells that make up a body, like a bear, fish, or human
b)
A few cells, like microscopic organisms, such as plankton, simple plants.
c)
Single cells, like bacteria and viruses
d)
No cells, or molecules, like in the vacuum of space
13.
What is true for all uni and multi celled organisms?
a)
They are made of cells and organ systems
b)
They are made of atoms and molecules and organelles
c)
They are made of organs and organ systems
d)
All answers are correct
14.
What elements do all living cells/organisms contain?
a)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
b)
Platinum, Gold, mercury
c)
Radon, Nickle, Silicon
d)
Krypton, uranium, plutonium
15.
What is the best explanation of cell theory?
a)
All living things contain at least one cell.
All cells come from a previous cell
Cells are the basic unit of life
All cells come from a previous cell
Cells are the basic unit of life
b)
All living things contain multiple cells.
Nature creates cells to start life
Some living things do not contain cells
Nature creates cells to start life
Some living things do not contain cells
c)
Both answers are correct
d)
No answers are correct
16.
What is the correct ordering of life from smallest to largest?
a)
Organism, organ, organ system, tissue, atom, molecule cell, organelles
b)
organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, molecule, atom
c)
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
d)
All choices are correct
17.
What part of the food web breaks down waste and dead organisms into usable material for the ecosystem?
a)
The sun
b)
Carnivores
c)
Producers
d)
Decomposers
18.
What part of the food web creates basic food for the ecosystem?
a)
The sun
b)
Carnivores
c)
Producers
d)
Decomposers
19.
Gabriel notices that when he looks at the stars at night, some appear to be brighter than other stars. Which three factors affect how bright a star appears to an observer on Earth?
a)
the star's energy, size, and temperature
b)
the star's color, size, and distance from Earth
c)
the star's size, temperature, and distance from Earth
d)
the star's movement, distance from Earth, and gravity
20.
Cloud formation sometimes signals severe weather may be approaching. Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
a)
stratus
b)
cumulus
c)
cumulonimbus
d)
cirrus
21.
As the weather gets colder, the air pressure usually goes up. Why does this happen?
a)
Cold weather causes Earth to cool, and the heat that leaves Earth pushes against the air
causing the pressure to increase.
causing the pressure to increase.
b)
Colder weather makes the air denser, and the increased weight of the air means that
there is more air pressure.
there is more air pressure.
c)
When the weather is colder, the clouds weigh more as ice begins to form causing air
pressure to increase.
pressure to increase.
d)
As the temperature drops, the air takes up more space and presses down harder on
Earth.
Earth.
22.
Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?
a)
The results should be drawn in a graph.
b)
The results should be based on evidence.
c)
The results should support the ideas of other scientists.
d)
The results should match the predictions of the scientist.
23.
Jennifer is getting ready for school on a cold day in February. She wants to make sure her hair is completely dry before she leaves her house. She plugs her hair dryer into the wall outlet and turns it on. Which of the following describes one of the steps involved in using energy to dry Jennifer's hair?
a)
Thermal energy is changed into mechanical energy, which makes the motor in the hair
dryer move.
dryer move.
b)
Electrical energy is changed into heat energy, which makes the motor in the hair dryer
move.
move.
c)
Mechanical energy is changed into heat energy, which makes the motor in the hair dryer
move.
move.
d)
Electrical energy is changed into mechanical energy, which makes the motor in the hair
dryer move.
dryer move.
24.
Heat can flow back and forth between objects. Which of the following determines the direction heat will flow?
a)
from solid objects to liquids
b)
from larger objects to smaller objects
c)
from warmer objects to cooler objects
d)
from more dense objects to less dense objects
25.
Aaron is playing with a soccer ball at the top of a hill. Aaron kicks the ball and it rolls down the hill. Which of the following best describes what happens as the ball rolls?
a)
The force of gravity pulls the ball downhill.
b)
The force of friction causes the ball to roll faster down the hill.
c)
The force of gravity is balanced by air resistance acting on the ball.
d)
The force of friction is greater than the force of gravity acting on the ball.
26.
Because the force of gravity is so strong, it appears to attract all objects equally, regardless of mass. Which of the following is illustrated by this idea?
a)
Earth orbits the sun in the same amount of time it takes the moon to orbit Earth.
b)
A rubber ball will bounce much higher than a wooden ball, even if they weigh the same.
c)
Magnets can both repel and attract each other, depending on how they come into
contact.
contact.
d)
A bowling ball and a peanut will fall to the ground at the same rate when someone
drops them.
drops them.
27.
David and Peter were moving a bookshelf across the carpet in their classroom. Even though they pushed as hard as they could, the bookshelf would only move a few inches at a time. Which of the following best explains what happened as they tried to push the bookshelf?
a)
The force of gravity opposed the motion of the bookshelf.
b)
The force of friction opposed the motion of the bookshelf.
c)
When they tried to push the bookshelf, air resistance acted against them.
d)
When they pushed the bookshelf, the bookshelf pushed back with an equal and opposite
force.
force.
28.
Will and Tammy are moving a dresser. They are arguing about which direction to move it. While Will is pushing the dresser with a force of 5 Newtons (N) towards Tammy, Tammy is pushing the dresser towards Will with a force of 10 Newtons (N). What happens to the dresser?
a)
The dresser moves towards Will.
b)
The dresser moves towards Tammy.
c)
The dresser does not move in either direction.
d)
The dresser moves back and forth between the two.
29.
Where does the earth create energy?
a)
In the mantle
b)
In the crust
c)
In the core
d)
In the atomosphere
30.
What layer of the earth has large convection currents that carry energy?
a)
In the mantle
b)
In the crust
c)
In the core
d)
In the atomosphere
31.
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
a)
By layers and layers of sand and very small rocks fusing together to form one rock.
b)
By magma cooling and forming rocks.
c)
Formed by other rocks melting and cooling
32.
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
a)
By layers and layers of sand and very small rocks fusing together to form one rock.
b)
By magma cooling and forming rocks.
c)
Formed by other rocks melting and cooling
33.
How are igneous rocks formed?
a)
By layers and layers of sand and very small rocks fusing together to form one rock.
b)
By magma cooling and forming rocks.
c)
Formed by other rocks melting and cooling
34.
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
a)
By layers and layers of sand and very small rocks fusing together to form one rock.
b)
By magma cooling and forming rocks.
c)
Formed by other rocks melting and cooling
35.
Why is Florida a warm wet climate?
a)
Its in the equator
b)
Because of polar winds from the north pole
c)
Because of the gulf stream from the equator
d)
Because it is an island
36.
Why are the tectonic plates moving?
a)
Because the earth is rotating on its axis
b)
Because the mantle is moving in big circles (convection)
c)
The tectonic plates aren't actually moving, they are stationary
37.
Dr. Smith wants to examine whether a new drug increases the maze running performance of older rats. Dr. Smith teaches two groups of older rats to find a piece of tasty rat chow in the maze. One group of rats is given the new drug while they are learning the maze. The second group is not given the drug. One week after having learned the maze he retests the rats and records how long it takes them to find the rat chow.
What is the dependent variable?
What is the dependent variable?
a)
The new drug
b)
The tasty rat chow
c)
How long it takes the rats to find the food
d)
The second group not given the drugs
38.
Dr. Smith wants to examine whether a new drug increases the maze running performance of older rats. Dr. Smith teaches two groups of older rats to find a piece of tasty rat chow in the maze. One group of rats is given the new drug while they are learning the maze. The second group is not given the drug. One week after having learned the maze he retests the rats and records how long it takes them to find the rat chow.
What is the independent variable?
What is the independent variable?
a)
The new drug
b)
The tasty rat chow
c)
How long it takes the rats to find the food
d)
The second group not given the drugs
39.
Tom is creating an experiment to see what food his pet lizard likes the best. He creates an experiment in which he offers his lizard a choice of crickets or mealworms. He records how much of each choice is eaten each day. At the end of two weeks, Tom finds the lizard has eaten a few more mealworms than crickets.
What must Tom do to be sure his results are valid?
What must Tom do to be sure his results are valid?
a)
include another food option besides crickets
b)
repeat the same experiment to confirm his results
c)
buy additional lizards and begin multiple experiments
d)
feed only mealworms for a while then offer a choice again
40.
Erosion and weathering can both cause changes to the surface of Earth. Which of the following only happens because of erosion and not because of weathering?
a)
rocks form deep underground
b)
rocks become smooth and round
c)
rocks are broken into small pieces
d)
rocks are moved from one place to another
41.
When salt is dissolved in water, what is salt, and what is water?
a)
Water is the solvent, salt is the solute
b)
Water is the solute, salt is the solvent
c)
Salt is the reactants, Water is the product
d)
Water is the product, salt is the reactants
42.
Is the object in the picture speeding up or slowing down?
a)
Speeding up
b)
Slowing down
c)
Both
d)
Neither
43.
Is the object in the picture speeding up or slowing down?
a)
Speeding up
b)
Slowing down
c)
Both
d)
Neither
44.
Where does sound travel the slowest?
a)
Vacuum
b)
Solid
c)
Gas
d)
Liquid
45.
Where does light move the fastest?
a)
Solid
b)
Vacuum
c)
Liquid
d)
Gas
46.
Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder ?
a)
because light travels slower than sound
b)
because light travels faster than sound
c)
because light and sound travel at the same speed
d)
because lightning is scary
47.
Plants perform photosynthesis through this organelle. It captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for the cell.
a)
Chlorophyll
b)
Chloroplasts
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Golgi Apparatus
48.
When two plates are moving away from each other they are called (often forming rifts or valleys)?
a)
Divergent Plates
b)
Convergent Plates
c)
Transform Boundaries
d)
Mountain ranges
49.
A population of mice lives in a barn community. A cat population has just joined the community. What will happen?
a)
Mouse and cat populations both go up?
b)
Mouse and cat populations both go down
c)
Mouse population goes down as cat population goes up
d)
Mouse population goes up as cat population goes down
50.
the movement that the Earth makes around the sun
a)
axis
b)
orbit
c)
revolution
d)
rotation
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