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Unit 0 Introduction to Physical Science Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Physical Science?

a)

the study of living organisms

b)

the study of matter and energy and how they interact

c)

the study of human society and social relationships

d)

the study of the physical and chemical composition of earth and its atmosphere

2.

What is the definition of energy?

a)

the ability to do work

b)

the amount of space an object takes up

c)

the amount of matter in an object

d)

none of these answers

3.

What is the definition of volume?

a)

the ability to do work

b)

the amount of space an object takes up

c)

the amount of matter in an object

d)

none of these answers

4.

What is the definition of mass?

a)

the amount of space an object take up

b)

the amount of matter in an object

c)

the ability to do work

d)

none of these answers

5.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube

a)

toward yourself

b)

toward your lab partner

c)

toward another classmate

d)

away from everyone

6.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory:

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toed shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

7.

What is a Hypothesis?

a)

A tentative explanation for what has been observed.

b)

Something that is used in an experiment for comparison.

c)

The variable in the experiment that is changed by the scientist.

d)

The results of the experiment.

e)

The judgement based on the results of the experiment.

8.

What is a control?

a)

A tentative explanation for what has been observed.

b)

The variable in the experiment that is changed by the scientist.

c)

The judgement based on the results of the experiment.

d)

Something that is used in an experiment for comparison.

e)

The results of the experiment.

9.

Which of the following would be used to measure the mass of solids or liquids in grams (g)?

a)

a graduated cylinder

b)

a balance

c)

an erlenmeyer flask

d)

a beaker

10.

Choose the best answer. What is matter?

a)

Something that has mass.

b)

Something that takes up space.

c)

The ability to do work.

d)

Something that has mass and takes up space.