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Ch4 - Matter, Energy, & the Environment

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A process that enables us to solve problems & understand events in nature by testing possible solutions:

a)

science

b)

matter

c)

hypothesis

d)

theory

2.

Order of the steps in the scientific method:

a)

observe, hypothesize, experiment, collect data, & conclude

b)

observe, hypothesize, experiment, conclude, & collect data

c)

conclude, observe, experiment, hypothesize, & collect data

d)

hypothesize, observe, experiment, collect data, & conclude

3.

James measures the creek bed to determine % erosion. He is collecting _____ data.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

4.

Tara describes the appearance of creek water contaminated with oil. This is _____ data.

a)

qualitative

b)

quantitative

5.

A hypothesis must be:

a)

based on research

b)

testable

c)

predict possible results

d)

all of these

6.

A new species is monitored to determine its niche in an ecosystem. This is a(n) ___ study.

a)

Experimental

b)

Observational

7.

A new type of rice that grows in desert regions is tested to see if it can withstand intense heat. This is a(n)_____ study.

a)

experimental

b)

observational

8.

A good experiment only needs to be conducted once.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A plausible, scientifically acceptable generalization that has not been disproved:

a)

hypothesis

b)

theory

c)

law

d)

scientific method

10.

Correlation is not causation.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A company promises 100% clean emissions and cites unverifiable data. This is an example of:

a)

pseudoscience

b)

greenwashing

c)

unethical behavior

d)

more than one of these

12.

Anything that takes up space and has mass:

a)

energy

b)

matter

c)

atoms

d)

liquid

13.

The smallest unit of matter.

a)

molecules

b)

atoms

c)

protons

d)

cells

14.

Water's composition is:

a)

H2O

b)

H-O-H

15.

Water's structure is:

a)

H2O

b)

H-O-H

16.

All matter is made up of atoms that are in constant motion.

a)

Law of Conservation of Energy

b)

1st Law of Thermodynamics

c)

2nd Law of Thermodynamics

d)

Kinetic Molecular Theory

17.

The YELLOW particles found outside of the nucleus are called:

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

nucleoids

18.

The + PINK particles found in the nucleus are called:

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

nucleoids

19.

The uncharged GREEN particles found in the nucleus are called:

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

nucleoids

20.

Which atomic particle is responsible for chemical bonding:

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

neutron

d)

quark

21.

The state of matter with the loosest attractions & fastest speeds:

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

all of these

22.

The state of matter with the tightest attractions & fixed vibrations:

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

all of these

23.

_____% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water

a)

25

b)

50

c)

75

d)

100

24.

The most common molecule found in living things:

a)

carbon

b)

nitrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

water

25.

The most common element found in living things:

a)

carbon

b)

nitrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

water

26.

Water is the universal solvent because:

a)

most things dissolve in it

b)

its liquid

c)

it evaporates

d)

it makes up most living things

27.

Which contains more hydrogen?

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

d)

none of these contain hydrogen

28.

The water in Lake Erie has a pH of 5.8. This is:

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

neutral

29.

Bleach is polluting soil around an industrial laundry. The soil pH is 13. This is:

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

neutral

30.

The pH of water is:

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

neutral

31.

Which of the following compounds is organic:

a)

C6H12O6

b)

H2O

c)

NaCl

d)

HCl

32.

Which of these is a compound:

a)

H

b)

N2

c)

CH4

d)

S3

33.

Reactions that release energy & heat:

a)

endothermic & catabolic

b)

exothermic & catabolic

c)

endothermic & anabolic

d)

exothermic & anabolic

34.

Reactions that require energy & heat:

a)

endothermic & catabolic

b)

exothermic & catabolic

c)

endothermic & anabolic

d)

exothermic & anabolic

35.

Substances required to speed up chemical reactions:

a)

catalysts

b)

exotherms

c)

hydrophobes

d)

atoms

36.

Catalysts found in living things are called:

a)

enzymes

b)

exotherms

c)

hydrophobes

d)

atoms

37.

CO2 + H2O + Energy => C6H12O6 + O2

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cell Respiration

38.

C6H12O6 + O2 = CO2 + H2O + energy

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cell Respiration

39.

Mechanical:

a)

energy of movement

b)

energy of chemical reactions

c)

energy traveling through space

d)

energy of opposing charges

e)

energy from the nucleus of atoms

40.

Chemical:

a)

energy of movement

b)

energy of chemical reactions

c)

energy traveling through space

d)

energy of opposing charges

e)

energy from the nucleus of atoms

41.

Radiant:

a)

energy of movement

b)

energy of chemical reactions

c)

energy traveling through space

d)

energy of opposing charges

e)

energy from the nucleus of atoms

42.

Electrical:

a)

energy of movement

b)

energy of chemical reactions

c)

energy traveling through space

d)

energy of opposing charges

e)

energy from the nucleus of atoms

43.

Nuclear:

a)

energy of movement

b)

energy of chemical reactions

c)

energy traveling through space

d)

energy of opposing charges

e)

energy from the nucleus of atoms

44.

Energy stored in animal fat is:

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

45.

Radiant energy used by a tree to grow.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

46.

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted:

a)

1st Law of Thermodynamics

b)

2nd Law of Thermodynamics

c)

Kinetic Molecular Theory

d)

Law of Gravity

47.

Entropy - disorder always increases:

a)

1st Law of Thermodynamics

b)

2nd Law of Thermodynamics

c)

Kinetic Molecular Theory

d)

Law of Gravity

48.

Energy & nutrients are both recycled through the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

The most common type of energy loss is:

a)

heat

b)

sugar

c)

protein

d)

fat

50.

All energy on planet Earth comes from:

a)

space

b)

the Sun

c)

plants

d)

the atmosphere

51.

The greater the temperature change, the more useful the energy is.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Fossil fuels are a type of:

a)

high quality energy

b)

low quality energy

53.

Auto emissions are a type of:

a)

high quality energy

b)

low quality energy

54.

The amount of energy in the universe is unlimited.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Entropy leads to degradation and decay.

a)

True

b)

False

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