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6TH GRADE MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of CONDUCTION?
a)
When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.
b)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
c)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
d)
When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
2.
What is the definition of CONVECTION
a)
When heat transfers through waves.
b)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
c)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
d)
Heat traveling from the sun
3.
What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?
a)
Conduction
b)
Radiation
c)
Convection
d)
Density
4.
Which of the following is needed for convection to happen?
a)
Fluid/s
b)
Light in the form or rays
c)
Electromagnetic waves
d)
Fire
5.
What heat transfer happens when you burn your hand by touching a fire?
a)
Radiation
b)
Conduction
c)
Convectio
d)
I don't know!!!!!!!!!!!
6.
When a pot is  touching a stove that is on, what heat transfer is happening?
a)
I don't know??????
b)
Radiation
c)
Conduction
d)
Convection
7.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation 
8.
The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
9.
Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.
a)
high to low
b)
low to high
c)
high to high
d)
It can travel high to low and low to high. 
10.
Johnny accidentally grabbed the handle of the hot pot.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
11.
Transfer of thermal energy through "space"
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
12.
Transfer of thermal energy through "flow"
a)
conduction 
b)
convection
c)
radiation
13.
Transfer of thermal energy through "touch"
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
14.
Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer.  The warm air rises because of
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
15.
The diagram shows how power is created by a water turbine generator. Water flows through the turbine blades and turns the shaft. The turning shaft then powers a generator. What energy transformation takes place in the water turbine generator
a)
Electrical energy to mechanical energy
b)
Mechanical energy to light energy
c)
Mechanical energy to electrical energy
d)
Radiant energy to mechanical energy
16.
The picture shows a light bulb attached to a hand generator.What energy transformation occurs as the handle of the generator is turned?
a)
Thermal  solar  light
b)
Solar  light  electrical
c)
Electrical  mechanical  light
d)
Mechanical  electrical  light
17.
I am nonrenewable resource formed from the buried remains of plants and animals that lived long ago.
a)
Fossil Fuels
b)
Nuclear Energy
c)
Solar Energy
d)
Wind Energy
18.
I am a type of resource that forms much more slowly than it is consumed. I am going to eventually run out. 
a)
Renewable resource
b)
Non-renewable resource
c)
Inexhaustible resource
19.
I come from moving air currents that moves turbines with the help of the generators inside of the turbine. My energy can be cheaper than other energy sources, however I can kill birds by accident if they do not see me.
a)
Fossil Fuel 
b)
Nuclear 
c)
Hydropower
d)
Wind energy
20.
I come from living things or once living things such as, wood, crops, and manure. I am a cheap energy source but can create greenhouse gases. Who am I?
a)
Solar energy
b)
Fossil Fuel
c)
Biomass
d)
Wind energy
21.
Name the energy source:-energy from the sun -energy is renewable -Solar cells are used to captureand convert it to electricity -Advantage: free, no waste -Disadvantage: unpredictable and expensive to build
a)
Wind Energy
b)
Solar Energy
c)
Geothermal
d)
Hydropower
22.
When energy is stored is called
a)
Potential energy
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Mechanical energy
23.
When energy consist of both potential and kinetic energy this is called
a)
Potential energy
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Mechanical energy
24.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
25.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
26.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
27.
Look at the graph provided. What percent of the total energy used in the United States in 2009 came from fossil fuels?
a)
16%
b)
83%
c)
46%
d)
54%
28.
Which of the following recommendations could a community make to its citizens that would do the most to conserve energy resources?
a)
Carpool, bicycle, or walk whenever possible
b)
Keep lighting turned on when they are not in use
c)
Drivers and all passengers should wear seatbelts
d)
Recycle papers and plastics whenever possible
29.
Which of the following recommendations could a community make to its citizens that would do the most to conserve energy resources?
a)
Carpool, bicycle, or walk whenever possible
b)
Keep lighting turned on when they are not in use
c)
Drivers and all passengers should wear seatbelts
d)
Recycle papers and plastics whenever possible
30.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
31.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
32.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
same
33.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both potential and kinetic energy
d)
none of the above
34.
What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both potential and kinetic energy
d)
none of the above
35.
Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?
a)
a. a car parked on a steep hill 
b)
b. a tennis ball rolling across the court
c)
c. a picture hanging on the wall 
d)
d. a piece of coal before it's burned 
36.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
37.
Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 
a)
Height and mass
b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
38.
What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both
39.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
40.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
41.
What would have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A car driving down a hill.
b)
A person running down a hill. 
c)
A ball rolling down a hill. 
d)
leaves rolling down a hill 
42.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
43.
Can you destroy energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
44.
Water high in the air falls due to gravity, the moving water spins turbines, and they create/store electricity...
Pick the BEST Energy Conversion below for a Hydroelectric Dam.
a)
Mechanical to Electrical
b)
Electrical to Mechanical to Thermal
c)
Potential to Kinetic to Electrical
d)
Kinetic to Mechanical to Electrical
45.
Making a Fruit Smoothie is YUMMY!
Plug a Blender into the wall outlet, and you're ready to go. 
Which choice below BEST shows the energy transformation of making a smoothie?
a)
Electrical to Kinetic
b)
Electrical to Chemical
c)
Mechanical to Sound
d)
Kinetic to Thermal
46.

Turning on a light is most like which energy transformation below?

a)

Chemical to Electrical to Thermal to Light

b)

Chemical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)

c)

Mechanical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)

d)

Electrical to Chemical to light (plus thermal)

47.
Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?
a)
thermal -> electrical
b)
mechanical -> electrical
c)
chemical -> mechanical
d)
mechanical -> electromagnetic
48.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
49.
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 
50.
True or False: The wearing of flip flops and other open toed shoes are acceptable during a laboratory investigation during the hot summer months.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up. 
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
52.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
53.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Erlenmeyer Flask
b)
Graduated Cylinder
c)
Beaker
d)
Test Tube
54.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Erlenmeyer Flask
b)
Graduated Cylinder
c)
Beaker
d)
Test Tube
55.
Identify the primary function of the lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Mixing liquids
b)
Measuring liquid volume
c)
Mixing solids
d)
Measuring mass
56.
Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?
a)
Flip flops
b)
Loose, long hair
c)
Dangling jewelry
d)
All of the above
57.
A beaker is used to measure volume in which metric unit?
a)
Milliliters (mL)
b)
Grams (g)
c)
Meters (m)
d)
Kilograms (kg)
58.
To be read accurately, one must place a graduated cylinder on a flat surface and measure at the bottom of the _______________ curve.
a)
Centrifugal
b)
Capillary
c)
Meniscus
d)
Infinity
59.
Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.
a)
Microviewer
b)
Dissecting Scope
c)
Microscope
d)
Electron Imager
60.
Identify the freezing point and boiling point of water.
a)
0°C ; 100°C
b)
32°F ; 212°F
c)
32°C ;100°C
d)
0°F ; 212°F
61.

Which piece of lab equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

test tube

c)

beaker

d)

pipette

62.

Which of the following is the proper way to attempt to determine the identity of an unknown substance?

a)

Put the substance close to your nose and sniff it.

b)

Taste a very small amount of it.

c)

Put a small amount on your skin and see if it burns.

d)

Waft it toward your nose.

63.

Which piece of lab equipment is shown in the picture?

a)

beakers

b)

flasks

c)

test tubes

d)

graduated cylinders

64.
What tool is used to measure mass?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
triple-beam balance
c)
meter stick
d)
thermometer
65.

The "C" in C.E.R. stands for...

a)

Claim

b)

Constant

c)

Control

d)

Criteria

66.

The "E" in C.E.R. stands for...

a)

Evidence

b)

Evaluation

c)

Experimental

d)

Expected

67.

An explanation of the graph above should be include in which section of your C.E.R.?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Evaluation

d)

Reasoning

68.

The "R" in C.E.R. stands for...

a)

Response

b)

Reasoning

c)

Reflection

d)

Results

69.

What does CER stand for?

a)

Create Evaluate Respond

b)

Consider Evidence Relevant

c)

Claim Evidence Reasoning

d)

Cause Examine Real-life

70.

What does reasoning mean?

a)

a good argument

b)

an explanation that connects your evidence to your claim

c)

a written response to a claim

d)

an opinion you believe in

71.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

72.

Peanut butter is a healthy snack.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

73.

Air Jordans are the most supportive shoe on the market. This is an example of

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

74.
What is a good definition for evidence?
a)
A statement that answers a question
b)
All data and facts
c)
Data/facts that support your claim
d)
Reasoning that justifies your evidence
75.
What is a good description for claim?
a)
Any statement
b)
A statement that answers a question
c)
A question
d)
A piece of evidence
76.

What is the best way to communicate with your teacher if you have a question at home.

a)

Call the school

b)

Use Canvas email

c)

Wait till you see the teacher later

d)

Don't ask the question