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Midterm Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is one of the five ways an object's motion can change:

a)

hit something

b)

bounce off something

c)

Speed Up

d)

fly off the table

2.

In order for an object to speed up, the direction of the force is:

a)

in any direction

b)

in the same direction as the object's motion

c)

in the opposite direction of the object's motion

3.

In order for an object to start moving, the force must come from

a)

the same direction as the object's motion

b)

the opposite direction as the object's motion

c)

any direction

4.

In order for an object to stop moving, the force must come from

a)

the same direction as the object's motion

b)

the opposite direction as the object's motion

c)

any direction.

5.

Complete the sentence to match your observations: When you exert a stronger force on an object, you will see ________ change in velocity as compared to exerting a weaker force on the same object.

a)

a greater

b)

a weaker

c)

the same

6.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about friction:

a)

Friction is a force that acts in the opposite direction of motion.

b)

Friction slows objects down.

c)

There is no friction on earth.

d)

Friction on carpet is greater than friction on a bare floor.

7.

A push or pull that can cause motion.

a)

velocity

b)

speed

c)

cause

d)

force

8.

Speed in a particular direction

a)

force

b)

velocity

c)

motion

9.

Which of the following pictures models Claim 1: The thrusters caused the pod to move in the opposite direction.

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Which of the following models claim 2: The thrusters only slowed the pod, it didn't stop. The pod hit the space station, which made it bounce and move in the opposite direction.

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

How are speed and velocity different?

a)

Speed includes direction

b)

Speed indicates momentum

c)

Velocity includes Momentum

d)

Velocity includes direction

12.
The frictional force of air against a moving object. Causes object to slow down.
a)
Air Resistance
b)
Gravity
c)
Force
d)
Inertia
13.

The motion of an object depends on the_____ of the object and the amount of ____ used.

a)

outside and equal

b)

mass and force

c)

force and Sir Isaac Newton

14.

An event or process that leads to a result or change

a)

Exert

b)

Change

c)

Force

d)

Cause

15.

The moment when two objects hit each other

a)

Force

b)

Speed

c)

Collision

16.

A ___________ is required to change the velocity of an object.

a)

force

b)

larger mass

c)

smaller mass

17.

A stronger force can cause a greater change in

a)

direction.

b)

speed.

c)

velocity.

d)

mass.

18.

How many ways can an object change motion?

a)

2

b)

6

c)

3

d)

5

19.

The amount of matter in an object is called its...

a)

pressure

b)

weight

c)

mass

d)

force

20.

Which happens first: cause or effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

21.
A student drops a ball from shoulder height. The ball bounces 5 times before coming to a stop. What force causes the ball to fall to the ground?
a)
Friction
b)
Magnetism
c)
Position
d)
Gravity
22.
When conducting an experiment, in order to get reliable results, it is important to:
a)
Disregard results that do not match your hypothesis
b)
Test many different variables at the same time
c)
Test all forces at the same time
d)
Repeat the investigation several times
23.
When designing an experiment, why is it important to test only one variable?
a)
Testing one variable explains what  caused the change once data has been gathered.
b)
Testing one variable collects inaccurate data and repeats the investigation more than necessary.
c)
Testing one variable decreases the reliability of the investigation.
d)
It is not necessary to test only one variable.
24.

A proposed answer to a question about the natural world is a(n)

a)

analysis

b)

claim

c)

experiment

25.

Reasoning is

a)

a diagram of a problem

b)

energy

c)

a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

d)

the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim

26.

A claim supported by evidence

a)

a scientific argument

b)

always true

c)

always false

27.

a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

system

28.

Transfer is

a)

to give away

b)

to move from one object to another or one place to another

c)

a universal truth

29.

The energy that an object has because it is moving

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

combination energy

d)

super fast energy

30.

A machine that can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy

a)

a motor

b)

a spindle

c)

a washer

d)

a generator

31.

a wind up toy that is wound up but not moving..

a)

does not have energy

b)

has kinetic energy

c)

has potential energy

d)

has both kinetic and potential energy

32.

An arrow that has been shot from a bow

a)

has potential energy

b)

has kinetic energy

c)

has no energy

33.

A skateboard at the top of a ramp

a)

has potential energy

b)

has kinetic energy

c)

has no energy

34.

Energy is neither created nor destroyed, it

a)

is transferred from one object to another

b)

can be made by a human system

c)

can increase or decrease

35.

When the flashlight with a battery is turned on, energy is converted from __________ to ____________

a)

heat, electrical

b)

mechanical, electrical

c)

chemical, electrical

36.

When the flashlight is working, energy is transferred from the _________ to the ___________

a)

battery, light bulb

b)

battery, switch

c)

battery, handle

37.
Potential energy is energy due to..
a)
mass
b)
motion
c)
interactions between objects or particles
d)
work
38.
Potential energy is energy that is...
a)
stored
b)
already used
c)
being used currently
d)
never going to be used
39.
What is energy?
a)
the ability to cause change
b)
the ability to resist change
c)
the ability to lack change
d)
the ability to 
40.
"Energy can be transformed from one form into another or transformed from one region or another, but energy cannot be created or destroyed."
Which law is this?
a)
Law of Conservation of Mass
b)
Newton's Second Law
c)
Law of Conservation of Energy
d)
Newton's Third Law
41.
Determine the momentum of 1000-kg car moving southward at 20 m/s......... 
a)
20000 N
b)
20000 Joules
c)
20000 Kg * m/s south
d)
10000 kg * m/s south
42.
The momentum of an object depends upon the object's ___________&_____________.  
a)
size and shape
b)
mass and speed
c)
mass and veloctiy
d)
mass and energy
43.
What is another name for Santa Claus?
a)
Kris Kringle
b)
Old Saint Nick
c)
Father Christmas
d)
All of these
44.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
a)
Pete
b)
Sam
c)
Fido
d)
Max
45.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
46.
Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?
a)
An object's position affects its potential energy
b)
Potential energy is Stored energy
c)
Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
d)
All objects have potential energy
47.
Which country can be credited with the creation of the Christmas beverage, eggnog?
a)
Germany
b)
Scotland
c)
Ireland
d)
England
48.
Which was the first state in the United States to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
a)
New York
b)
Louisiana
c)
Alabama
d)
Massachusetts
49.
Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What color are the berries on MOST mistletoe plants?
a)
Red
b)
White
c)
Pink
d)
Blue
50.

The information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim

a)

evidence

b)

a scientific map

c)

a scientific encyclopedia

51.

A phone that was working fine but ran out of battery

a)

has potential energy

b)

has kinetic energy

c)

has no energy

52.

What is the evidence the tv is on?

a)

The volume is loud

b)

The picture is visible

c)

It feels warm to the touch

d)

All the above

53.
Two men broke into a house and had a LOT of trouble in which movie?
a)
Trouble With Claus
b)
Christmas Vacation
c)
Deck the Halls
d)
Home Alone
54.
In "Miracle on 34th Street," Kris Kringle is hired to play Santa in what store?
a)
Macy's
b)
Target
c)
Walmart
d)
Boscov's
55.
What did Ralphie want for Christmas in "A Christmas Story"?
a)
A Remote Controlled Car
b)
A BB Gun 
c)
A Bow and Arrow
d)
A Playstation