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6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4 (Benchmark Review)

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When measuring the mass of a balloon, which device should be used?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
ruler
c)
balance scale
d)
beaker
2.
You have just measured the amount of water in your large swimming pool.  Which unit is most appropriate?
a)
kiloliter
b)
mililiter
c)
liter
d)
gallons
3.

During your experiment, you must measure the volume of water absorbed by a paper towel. Which is the appropriate unit that should be used?

a)

grams

b)

ounces

c)

mililiters

d)

pounds

4.

Two or more atoms form a __.

a)

another atom

b)

molecule

c)

magnet

5.
Combining 1 atom of Carbon and 2 atoms of Oxygen forms a __.
a)
physical change
b)
a bigger element
c)
atom
d)
compound
6.
NaCl, CO2, and H2O2 are examples of __.
a)
abbreviations
b)
formulas
c)
symbols
7.
Na, Cl, C, Ag are examples of __.
a)
formulas
b)
chemical symbols
c)
abbreviations
8.
On the Periodic Table, the __  __ tells us how many protons and electrons in an element's atom.
a)
atomic number
b)
atomic mass
c)
element number
9.
Sliced bread, torn paper, and melted ice are examples of a  __ change.
a)
chemical
b)
physical
c)
appearance
d)
shape
10.
Which has the LEAST gravitational potential energy?
a)
huge rock on top of cliff
b)
pebble at bottom of cliff
c)
heavy book on top shelf
d)
apple on top branch
11.
A pure substance found in nature that cannot be broken down is called __.
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
molecule
12.
What is the correct symbol to use to show an energy transformation?
a)
arrow
b)
equal sign
c)
plus sign
d)
negative sign
13.
What is the correct energy transformation for a hydroelectric plants?
a)
mechanical energy
→ electrical energy
b)
chemical energy
→ electromagnetic energy
c)
nuclear energy
→ electrical energy
d)
thermal energy
→ chemical energy
14.
What is the energy transformation for a coal-fired energy plant? (hint:  burns coal which turns turbine that produces electricity.)
a)
nuclear energy
→ electrical energy
b)
chemical energy
→ mechanical energy →electrical energy
c)
thermal energy
→nuclear energy →thermal energy
d)
electromagnetic energy
→ thermal energy → mechanical energy
15.
A disadvantage of renewable energy is __.
a)
very expensive to
b)
will run out
c)
causes pollution
d)
takes millions of years years to mak
16.
A disadvantage of nonrenewable energy is that it causes pollution and  __.
a)
takes millions of years to make
b)
can be used over and over
c)
will never run out
d)
is "green energy"
17.
An advantage of using nonrenewable energy is that it is __.
a)
very expensive
b)
does not cause pollution
c)
cheap or inexpensive
18.
What is another name for oil?
a)
petroleum
b)
coal
c)
natural gas
d)
biomass
19.
All natural resources get their energy from the sun EXCEPT __.
a)
Natural gas
b)
coal
c)
geothermal
d)
oil
20.
Which renewable energy source gets its energy from the Earth?
a)
natural gas
b)
geothermal
c)
coal
d)
nuclear
21.
If I bake two batches of cookies with different amounts of sugar, then the cookies with the least sugar will be the smallest.  This statement is an example of a __.
a)
question
b)
research
c)
hypothesis
d)
conclusion
22.
In an experiment that tests which baseball bat will hit the ball the farthest, the baseball bat is the __ variable because it changes.
a)
control
b)
constant
c)
independent
d)
dependent
23.
__ is a tool for classifying organisms.
a)
dichotomous key
b)
organism key
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
gram
24.
True or False, energy can be made and broken.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Pushing a lawn mower or pulling a wagon are examples of __.
a)
potential energy
b)
elastic kinetic energy
c)
force
d)
gravity
26.
A book sitting on a shelf or a ball waiting to be thrown are examples of __ energy.
a)
potential
b)
kinetic
27.
On a roller coaster, where is the Kinetic Energy greatest?
a)
top of the hill
b)
halfway down the hill
c)
bottom of the hill
d)
no where
28.
Which of the following has the greatest gravitational potential energy?
a)
magazine on bottom shelf
b)
dictionary on top shelf
c)
newspaper on middle shelf
d)
magazine on top shelf
29.
Which form of energy explains how the sun works and involves the nucleus of atoms?
a)
electrical energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
electromagnetic energy
30.
On a swing, where is potential energy the greatest?
a)
at the highest point
b)
at the lowest point
c)
no where
31.
Thermal energy has to do with __.
a)
heat
b)
light
c)
fuel
d)
electricity
32.
Which one does NOT have to do with light energy?
a)
electromagnetic energy
b)
radiant energy
c)
nuclear
d)
light energy
33.
Burning fuel, food, and batteries are examples of __ energy.
a)
electrical
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
chemical
34.
What is the smallest part of an element and is the building blocks of all matter?
a)
rocks
b)
compounds
c)
atom
d)
proton
35.
What is the charge of the electron?
a)
positive
b)
neutral
c)
negative
d)
no charge
36.
CO2, CaO3, and C12H22O11 are examples of __.
a)
compounds
b)
solvents
c)
mixtures
d)
solutions
37.
CO2, CaO3, and C12H22O11 are examples of __.
a)
compounds
b)
solvents
c)
mixtures
d)
solutions
38.
Torn paper, sliced bread, and melting ice are examples of a __ change.
a)
chemical
b)
physical
c)
atomic
39.
When combining 2 or more substances, which one is NOT an evidence of a chemical change?
a)
produces bubbles
b)
produces a precipitate
c)
produces a bad smell (gas)
d)
changes size
40.
Which one is NOT a fossil fuel?
a)
geothermal energy
b)
coal
c)
natural gas
d)
oil/petroleum
41.
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a)
nuclear
b)
biomass
c)
oil
d)
coal
42.

Joe tested if plants grew towards red light better than white light. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE - what's being measuring - in this experiment?

a)

direction of plant growth

b)

white light

c)

red light

d)

location of the plants

43.

Sue is testing if diet sodas freeze faster than regular sodas. Which of the following is NOT a constant in the experiment?

a)

type of freezer

b)

type of soft drink

c)

temperature of freezer

d)

amount of soft drink

44.

A hard boiled egg will float in a container if salt is added to water. What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE - changes?

a)

container of water

b)

boiled egg

c)

egg floated

d)

salt

45.

A hard boiled egg will float in a container if salt is added to water. What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE - changes?

a)

container of water

b)

boiled egg

c)

egg floated

d)

salt

46.

Identify ALL nonrenewable energy sources.

a)

natural gas

b)

nuclear

c)

coal

d)

petroleum

e)

geothermal

47.

Identify all examples of Kinetic Energy.

a)

water flowing in a river

b)

sheep standing on edge of cliff

c)

wind blowing in valley

d)

leaf hanging on branch

e)

seashell washing up on shore

48.

Identify all examples of Kinetic Energy.

a)

snow sitting on top of parked car

b)

branch floating down a waterfall

c)

lava pouring out of volcano

d)

apple laying on ground

49.

Which of the following is/are NOT a nonrenewable resource?

a)

biomass

b)

petroleum

c)

natural gas

d)

nuclear

e)

geothermal

50.

How is wind energy harnessed (collected)?

a)

Power is generated by using the wind speed to turn turbines.

b)

Energy is captured in panels and cells then converted to electricity.

c)

Natural heat and hot water from Earth is used to heat and cool homes.

d)

The force of gravity and movement of water are used to turn turbines.

51.

How does a hydroelectric dam produce energy?

a)

increase water intake at the reservoir

b)

long distance power lines run water to residents to generate energy

c)

energy generated from water spinning a turbine

d)

powerhouse pumps water directly into the reservoir to generate energy

52.

The direct transfer of heat from one object to another through touch is __.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

invection

53.

Hurricanes get their energy from __.

a)

formation of clouds

b)

extreme winds

c)

ocean water

d)

oxygen in the atmosphere

54.

Small water drops forming on outside of glass of water is an example of __.

a)

precipitation

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

transpiration

55.

In the water cycle, which step occurs when water vapor condenses to form clouds?

a)

condensation

b)

precipitation

c)

transpiration

d)

evaporation

56.

A change in matter that produces a new substance is __.

a)

physical property

b)

chemical property

c)

physical change

d)

chemical change

57.

What part of an atom has no charge or is neutral?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

nucleus

58.

What type of weathering occurs when rain causes cracks in pavement to expand?

a)

acid rain

b)

physical

c)

chemical

d)

erosion

59.

A burning candle changes __.

a)

chemical energy into radiant and thermal energy

b)

thermal energy into chemical energy

c)

chemical energy into mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy into electrical energy

60.

What does conservation mean?

a)

to save

b)

to waste

c)

to use excessively

d)

to pollute

61.

What piece of equipment should you use to identify organisms living in water?

a)

pan balance

b)

microscope

c)

binoculars

d)

pH paper

62.

What is NOT true about elements?

a)

elements are chemically combined

b)

elements are only made of one type of atom

c)

elements are represented by a chemical symbol

d)

elements cannot be broken down

63.

6.2 Fossil fuels contain a large amount of which two elements?

a)

Carbon and hydrogen

b)

Carbon and oxygen

c)

Nitrogen and hydrogen

d)

Nitrogen and oxygen

64.

6.2 Identify each example of a renewable energy source.

a)

Coal

b)

Biomass

c)

Wind

d)

Solar

e)

Natural gas

65.

6.3 Earth receives a ___ of the Sun's energy, yet this energy is responsible for powering the motion of the atmosphere, the oceans, and many processes at the Earth's surface.

a)

a very small portion

b)

all

c)

about half

d)

almost all

66.

6.3 The process by which Earth is kept in equilibrium, as the incoming amount of energy approximately equals the amount of outgoing energy, is called ___.

a)

the energy budget

b)

the energy equilibrium

c)

the balance of energy

d)

the energy theory

67.

6.3 Gases in Earth's atmosphere act like a blanket by warming our atmosphere. These gases absorb and radiate heat back to Earth's surface, making our planet warm enough to sustain life. What is this called?

a)

cloud formation

b)

convection currents

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

tropical hurricane

68.

6.3 Which glass contains water molecules that are moving the slowest?

a)

Glass with a temperature of 41

b)

Glass with a temperature of 74

c)

Glass with a temperature of 92

d)

Glass with a temperature of 57

69.

6.3 What is the main gas in the atmosphere that helps to create the Greenhouse Effect?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen dioxide

d)

Helium

70.

6.3 Clouds form because water vapor ___.

a)

condenses

b)

becomes warmer

c)

evaporates

d)

conducts electricity

71.

What is the name of this piece of scientific equipment?

a)

Triple Beam Balance

b)

Digital Scale

c)

Sliding Beam Balance

d)

Mass Measurer

72.
What is the mass on the triple beam balance? 
a)
290.2 g
b)
292 g
c)
290.5 g
d)
295.2 g
73.
What is the mass on the triple beam balance? 
a)
1100
b)
164.2
c)
202
74.

In an endothermic reaction, energy is _________.

a)

absorbed

b)

released

75.

_____ reactions usually feel hot!

a)

endothermic

b)

exothermic

76.

____ reactions usually feel cold.

a)

endothermic

b)

exothermic

77.

During an exothermic reaction, heat is _________ and chemical bonds __________.

a)

released, formed

b)

absorbed, broken

c)

released, broken

d)

absorbed, formed

78.

During an endothermic reaction, heat is ________ and chemical bonds _______.

a)

released, formed

b)

absorbed, broken

c)

released, broken

d)

absorbed, formed

79.

Exo means out or ________.

a)

absorbed

b)

released

80.

What instrument would you use to detect an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

a)

triple beam balance

b)

ruler

c)

thermometer

81.

the ONE variable that is changed or manipulated

a)

control

b)

independent

c)

dependent

d)

super variable

82.

dependent variable

a)

the one variable that is changed/manipulated

b)

the group that is kept the SAME

c)

what is being measured/observed, the DATA

83.

Controlled Variable

a)

the ONE thing that is changed

b)

the DATA, what is being measured or observed

c)

the "normal" group, regular situation

84.

A scientist is testing the impact of light and dark on moth behavior by turning a light on and off. The INDEPENDENT variable is...

a)

the moth's reaction

b)

the amount of light

c)

the temperature of the room

85.

A scientist is testing the impact of light and dark on the moth behavior by turning a light on and off. The DEPENDENT variable is...

a)

amount of light

b)

moth behavior/their reaction

c)

number of moths

86.

In a study to determine how the TEMPERATURE OF THE ROOM impacts a PLANT'S GROWTH, the INDEPENDENT variable is...

a)

amount of growth

b)

type of plant

c)

the temperature of the room

d)

amount of light

87.

A study was done to determine to figure out if HOW LONG YOU SLEEP affects your TEST SCORE. The INDEPENDENT variable is...

a)

test scores

b)

place you sleep

c)

hours of sleep

88.

This is an example of...

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

control

89.
What is the volume of the liquid in the cylinder?
a)
20.5 mL
b)
25 mL
c)
22 mL
d)
20.4 mL
90.
What is the volume of the liquid in the cylinder?
a)
44 mL
b)
40  mL
c)
46 mL
d)
48 mL
91.
Describe the energy in this picture.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Potential and Kinetic
d)
The slinky has no energy.
92.
Which of the following correctly states the law of conservation of energy?
a)
Energy can be created and destroyed.
b)
Energy can be created but not destroyed.
c)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
d)
Energy cannot be created but it can be destroyed.
93.
Describe the energy in this picture.
a)
Gravitational Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Elastic Potential
d)
No Energy
94.
Describe the energy in this picture.
a)
Gravitational Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Elastic Potential
d)
No Energy
95.
Describe the energy at Position B.
a)
High Potential
b)
Low Kinetic
c)
High Kinetic
d)
Equal Potential and Kinetic
96.
At which position would the roller coaster be transforming kinetic energy to potential energy?
a)
A to B
b)
B to C
c)
C to D
d)
No such transformation.
97.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
98.

A bicycle rider is traveling up a hill. When the rider reaches the top of the hill, she stops to rest. Then she travels down the hill. Which statement correctly describes the potential energy and the kinetic energy of the bicycle rider?

a)

As the rider moves up the hill, her kinetic energy increases, and her potential energy decreases.

b)

As the rider reaches the bottom of the hill, her kinetic energy and her potential energy decrease.

c)

When the rider is at the top of the hill, her potential energy is the greatest, and her kinetic energy is the least.

d)

When the rider goes down the hill, her potential energy increases, and her kinetic energy decreases.

99.

Students are investigating changes from potential to kinetic energy by rolling a marble down a ramp made by propping up a plastic ruler on a book and letting it roll down.

Which of the following will change the potential energy the marble starts with?

a)

Adding more books beneath the ruler to increase its height

b)

Pushing the marble down the ramp

c)

Switching the plastic ruler with a wooden one

d)

Replacing the marble with a rock

100.

The illustration shows a roller coaster and indicates four different positions the car might be at as it moves along the track.

At which point in the roller coaster's journey is its potential energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

101.

What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

a)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

b)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

102.

Which object shows an energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

a)
b)
c)
d)
103.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric fan?

a)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

b)

radiant energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to radiant energy

d)

electrical energy to nuclear energy

104.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot that is turned on?

a)

thermal energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to thermal energy

c)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

105.

When a car burns gasoline it creates hot air to move the pistons in the engine, which causes the car to move. What energy transformation occur from the fuel to the movement of a car?

a)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

b)

thermal energy to chemical energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy to electrical energy

106.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using solar energy?

a)

releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

b)

reduces the need for electricity from fossil fuels

c)

produces energy only when the sun is shining

d)

is an unclean source of energy

107.

This resource is very cheap and is used for most commercial and residential electricity

a)

Advantage: COAL

b)

Disadvantage: COAL

c)

Advantage: OIL

d)

Disadvantage: OIL

108.

Spills can cause environmental devastation

a)

Advantage: COAL

b)

Disadvantage: COAL

c)

Advantage: OIL

d)

Disadvantage: OIL

109.

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they

a)

do not produce pollution

b)

are no longer used by humans

c)

are created so quickly

d)

take millions of years to form, so once they're gone, they're gone

110.

What are the main fossil fuels?

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Nuclear Energy

111.
Hydroelectric power plants are mainly used to produce -
a)
heat for homes
b)
electricity
c)
power for industries 
d)
energy for transportation
112.
Which is NOT an example of Biomass?
a)
wood
b)
crops
c)
wind
d)
animal and yard waste
113.

Which property of light is being demonstrated in this image?

a)

absorption

b)

diffraction

c)

reflection

d)

bending

114.

Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

a)

violet

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

115.

If greenhouse gases increase and build up in our atmosphere, what happens?

a)

They trap more heat and global temperatures rise.

b)

They trap more heat and global temperatures decrease.

c)

They trap less heat and global temperatures rise.

d)

They trap less heat and global temperatures decrease.

116.

What percentage of the Sun's energy is reflected back into space?

a)

100%

b)

About 50%

c)

About 30%

d)

It depends on the weather.

117.

The energy coming in to from the sun minus the energy being radiated out is known as

a)

the greenhouse effect

b)

global warming

c)

Earth's energy budget

d)

the electromagnetic spectrum

118.

Which wavelength is longest?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

119.

Heat is radiated back to space from earth as

a)

visible light

b)

ultraviolet radiation

c)

gamma radiation

d)

infrared radiation

120.

The wavelengths of electromagnetic energy that can be seen by humans is known as

a)

ultrared radiation

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet radiation

d)

infrared radiation

121.

The range of wavelengths of radiation(including infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet) is known as

a)

Earth's energy budget

b)

solar flares

c)

the greenhouse effect

d)

the electromagnetic spectrum

122.

Which type of solar energy has the longest wavelength?

a)

ultraviolet radiation

b)

they all have the same wavelengths

c)

visible light

d)

infrared radiation

123.
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
124.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
125.
What is it called when WATER is FORMED from an LIQUID to a WATER VAPOR Oor an [GAS]?
a)
EVAPORATION
b)
PRECIPITATION
c)
TRANSPIRATION
126.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
127.
When water _________, dew forms.
a)
Melts
b)
Evaporates
c)
Condenses
d)
Precipitates
128.
What is A?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
129.
What is precipitation?
a)
The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.
b)
The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.
c)
The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
130.
What is B?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
131.
What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff

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