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Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which will slow an object in motion?

a)

speed

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

momentum

2.

The position vs. time graph below can be used to describe Jim's motion as he rides his motorcycle. Which of the following is true?

a)

Jim and his motorcycle are slowing down.

b)

Jim is riding his motorcycle at a speed of five meters per second.

c)

Jim is riding the motorcycle in a straight line.

d)

Jim and his motorcycle are standing still.

3.

Which graph represents an object that is moving at constant speed?

a)

Z

b)

Y

c)

W

d)

X

4.

The picture shows a model of the water cycle. In the picture, a bowl that contains water is placed under a heat lamp. Ice cubes are placed on a sheet of plastic that covers the bowl. In the picture, different parts of the water cycle are numbered. Which of these does number 2 represent?

a)

condensation

b)

collection

c)

precipitation

d)

evaporation

5.

What happens in the process of the water cycle?

a)

Water transforms into other types of liquid.

b)

Water changes from one state to another.

c)

Water keeps the same physical properties.

d)

Water becomes a gas in between each step.

6.

Which change is most likely to produce a new substance?

a)

a piece of paper burning

b)

sugar dissolving into water

c)

glass breaking into many pieces

d)

water boiling and creating steam

7.

Bianca is sitting in front of the fireplace. Bianca feels heat coming from the fireplace, even though she is not touching it. This is because the heat from the fireplace is being transferred by _______.

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

evaporation

d)

convection

8.

Which is the best example of conduction?

a)

boiling a pot of water

b)

feeling heat from a fireplace

c)

a hot air balloon rising and falling

d)

touching a hot handle and getting burned

9.

Which is the best example of convection?

a)

a camp fire

b)

a light bulb

c)

a hot air balloon

d)

a microwave oven

10.

Jackson likes to cook but is always in a hurry. He needs a pot that will cook his food quickly. Which is the best material for his cooking pot?

a)

copper

b)

glass

c)

plastic

d)

wood

11.

Monica notices white, wispy, thin clouds, high in the atmosphere. Which type of weather is most likely taking place?

a)

thunderstorms

b)

fair, pleasant weather

c)

light rainy weather

d)

foggy, overcast conditions

12.

Lucy wants to go to a nearby park in the afternoon. She goes outside before noon and sees big, white, puffy clouds in the sky. Based on the clouds that Lucy sees, what kind of weather should she expect in the afternoon?

a)

fair and mostly sunny

b)

snowy and very cold

c)

rainy with heavy fog

d)

stormy with no sun

13.

The graphic below shows an approaching cold front. What will most likely happen as a result of the approaching cold front?

a)

It will produce no precipitation.

b)

It will produce light for several days precipitation.

c)

It will produce cumulonimbus clouds and heavy thunderstorms.

d)

It will produce fair weather.

14.

The graphic below shows a sea breeze. What will most likely happen to the wind after the sun goes down?

a)

The wind will continue to blow in the same direction.

b)

The wind will blow in the opposite direction.

c)

The wind will increase in speed.

d)

The wind will decrease in speed.

15.

Which best explains why both cats and humans are multicellular organisms?

a)

They get energy from many food sources.

b)

They get energy from a single food source.

c)

They need only one cell to meet their basic needs.

d)

They need many cells working together to meet their basic needs.

16.

Which organism is best classified as a single­-celled organism?

a)

grasshopper

b)

fish

c)

bacteria

d)

tree

17.

How does the muscular system depend on the nervous system?

a)

The nervous system transports blood to the muscles.

b)

The nervous system provides support for the muscles.

c)

The nervous system supplies food and oxygen to the muscles.

d)

The nervous system sends signals to the muscles to cause movement.

18.

Which system produces red blood cells?

a)

skeletal

b)

nervous

c)

digestive

d)

circulatory

19.

Which organisms directly use light energy from the sun to obtain food?

a)

carnivores

b)

producers

c)

consumers

d)

decomposers

20.

Which of these organisms is considered a consumer?

a)

algae

b)

bird

c)

fungi

d)

tree

21.

Which statement best compares forest ecosystems to grassland ecosystems?

a)

Forest ecosystems have higher average temperatures than

grassland ecosystems.

b)

Forest ecosystems receive more precipitation than grassland ecosystems.

c)

Grassland ecosystems receive more precipitation than forest ecosystems.

d)

Grassland have higher average temperatures than forest ecosystems.

22.

Which best explains the adaptations needed for organisms living in an estuary ecosystem?

a)

Organisms must be adapted to live in salt water.

b)

Organisms must be adapted to live in freshwater.

c)

Organisms must be adapted to live in both fresh water and salt water.

d)

Organisms must be terrestrial organisms.