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Simple Machines Test Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Simple machines are ___________

a)

tools that make work harder

b)

tools that make work easier

2.

Simple machines help us __________ a heavy weight.

a)

together

b)

apart

c)

lift

d)

direction

3.

Simple machines can help us hold an object __________.

a)

direction

b)

apart

c)

lift

d)

together

4.

This simple machine is a stiff bar that moves about a fixed point (fulcrum). It is used to push, pull, or lift things.

a)

lever

b)

pulley

c)

inclined plane

d)

wedge

5.

This simple machine consists of a rod attached to a wheel and makes it easier to move or turn things.

a)

lever

b)

pulley

c)

wheel and axle

d)

screw

6.

The ____________ is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split objects.

a)

inclined plane

b)

pulley

c)

lever

d)

wedge

7.

The __________ is a flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other. It helps move heavy objects up or down.

a)

screw

b)

inclined plane

c)

wedge

d)

wheel and axle

8.

This simple machine is a wheel that has a rope attached around it and can be used to lift heavy objects by changing the direction of the force.

a)

pulley

b)

wheel and axle

c)

wedge

d)

screw

9.

This simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone and is used to hold things together.

a)

wedge

b)

lever

c)

inclined plane

d)

screw

10.

What do you call a machine that is a combination of two or more simple machines?

a)

corner machine

b)

compound machine

c)

compound machine

d)

complex machine

11.

The picture shows an example of which simple machine?

a)

wedge

b)

inclined plane

c)

lever

d)

wheel and axle

12.

This is an example of which simple machine?

a)

wheel and axle

b)

pulley

c)

screw

d)

lever

13.

What simple machine is shown?

a)

lever

b)

inclined plane

c)

pulley

d)

wedge

14.

The lid to this water bottle represents what type of simple machine?

a)

pulley

b)

wedge

c)

inclined plane

d)

screw

15.

The head of the ax represents what simple machine?

a)

wedge

b)

screw

c)

pulley

d)

inclined plane

16.

The flagpole represents what simple machine?

a)

wheel and axle

b)

screw

c)

pulley

d)

lever

17.

Which of the following is an example of a compound machine?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

What simple machine is most likely being used to lift the elephant?

a)

inclined plane

b)

pulley

c)

wedge

d)

lever