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6th-Grade Field Day

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Roger bowled 7 games last weekend. His scores are: 155, 165, 138, 172, 127, 193, 142. What is the range of Roger's scores?
a)
193
b)
127
c)
60
d)
66
2.
What is the absolute value of | -7 |?
a)
-7
b)
7
c)
-7 and 7
3.
3(5x - 8)
a)
15x + 24
b)
15x - 8
c)
5x- 8
d)
15x - 24
4.
solve for x
x - 8 = 30
a)
22
b)
3.75
c)
38
d)
240
5.
What equation matches this situation?
Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more.  Now she has a total of 10 games.
a)
v - 4 = 10
b)
v + 4 = 10
c)
10 - 4 = v
d)
Answer not Given
6.
2 times the sum of y and 5
a)
62
b)
2(y+5)
c)
2(6y)
7.
How do you find the AREA of a TRIANGLE?
a)
Length x Width
b)
1/2 (Length x width)
c)
1/3 (Length x width)
d)
Base x Height
8.
What is 75% equal to?
a)
1/4
b)
1/8
c)
1/2
d)
3/4
9.
1/4 of the eggs in an egg carton are cracked. What percent of the eggs are cracked?
a)
66%
b)
33%
c)
30%
d)
25%
10.

During a basketball game, Kylie made 15 out of 25 shots successfully. What was her percent of success?

a)

10%

b)

40%

c)

50%

d)

60%

e)

70%

11.

At the zoo, there are 3 monkeys for every elephant. How many elephants are there if there are 36 monkeys?

a)

14

b)

10

c)

15

d)

12

12.

At the auto shop, 4 tires cost $300. What is the cost per tire?

a)

$75

b)

$100

c)

$125

d)

$1200

13.

Solve:  34÷23\frac{3}{4}\div\frac{2}{3}  

a)

 98\frac{9}{8}  

b)

 612\frac{6}{12}  

c)

 12\frac{1}{2}  

d)

 94\frac{9}{4}  

14.

Select all equations where x = 7 is a solution.

a)

x+6=13x+6=13

b)

7x=147x=14

c)

x2=49x^2=49

d)

5x=355x=35

e)

x÷7=1x\div7=1

15.

What are the coordinates of the plotted point?

a)

(5, 2)

b)

(-5, 2)

c)

(5, -2)

d)

(-5, -2)

16.
The two rivers that defined the civilization of Mesopotamia were called __
a)
The Tigris & Euphrates
b)
The Nile & Mississippi
c)
The Tigris & Nile
d)
There weren't rivers
17.
What is the religion that believes in one supreme spirit called a Brahman?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Catholic
c)
Jewish
d)
Polythestic
18.
Ancient Sumerian writing is called __
a)
Cunieform
b)
Sanskrit 
c)
Hieroglyphics 
d)
Papyrus
19.
Hieroglyphics is a form of writing from what ancient civilization?
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
Egypt
c)
Sumeria
d)
Austin
20.
What ruler is credited with having the first written laws?
a)
Hammurabi
b)
King Tut
c)
George Washington
d)
Ms. Castillo
21.
How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities?
a)
by combining a set of layers
b)
by combining a set of arches
c)
by building aqueducts
d)
by building a bridge
22.
Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow...
a)
senators to get to the Senate.
b)
Rome’s armies to travel through the empire.
c)
merchants to travel safely.
d)
slaves to travel into the countryside.
23.

The invasion of what army helped bring the city-states of Athens and Sparta together (united them)?

a)

Egyptian

b)

Byzantium

c)

Persian

d)

Mongolian

24.

Athens is credited with the development of _________________, a form of government where the people choose how they are ruled.

a)

Monotheism

b)

Anarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Direct Democracy

25.

What is a dynasty?

a)

The home of the emporer and his family

b)

The center of town where all trade takes place

c)

The religion followed by the majority of the Chinese

d)

A line of rulers for a country that are from the same family

26.

What civilization built the step-pyramid in the picture?

a)

Anasazi

b)

Adena

c)

Mayan

d)

Olmec

27.

What crop did many Ancient American civilizations grow and rely on?

a)

wheat

b)

rice

c)

maize

d)

cotton

28.

Who invented the printing press?

a)

Johann Gutenberg

b)

Leonardo davinci

c)

Raphael

d)

Mona Lisa

29.

What was Marco polo famous for?

a)

Travailing to china and the far east

b)

travailing to Italy

c)

Making a book

d)

Making a statue

30.
What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have in common?
a)
They are all monotheistic
b)
They all believe that Jesus was the son of God
c)
They are all based on the same holy book
d)
They are all separated into three main branches
31.
In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
a)
Mesosphere
b)
Thermosphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Troposphere
32.
Where you will find the ozone layer.
a)
stratosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
exosphere
d)
mesosphere
33.
What is the function of the ozone layer?
a)
to allow UV rays to get to Earth
b)
to block UV rays from getting to Earth
c)
To keep oxygen in
d)
to allow meteors to get to Earth
34.

________ energy is the energy which is transferred through electromagnetic waves such as visible light, ultraviolet light or X-rays.

a)

Chemical

b)

Electrical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Radiant

e)

Thermal (heat)

35.

Sources of radiant energy include __________.

a)

stars, light bulbs, and microwaves

b)

batteries and food

c)

solar cells and generators

d)

stretched rubber band and springs

36.

Examples of potential energy

a)

water behind a dam

b)

water flowing over a dam

c)

a rubber band

d)

a stretched rubber band

e)

a book being lifted to a shelf

37.

Examples of kinetic energy

a)

water behind a dam

b)

water flowing over a dam

c)

a rubber band

d)

a stretched rubber band

e)

a book being lifted to a shelf

38.
The fixed point on the lever is called 
a)
load
b)
resistance
c)
bar
d)
fulcrum
39.
What type of simple machine is this?
a)
Pulley
b)
Screw
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Lever
40.
Surrounding every magnet is a(n) __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
smaller magnet
d)
funny saying
41.
When two magnetic North poles are brought close to each other, they will
a)
attract
b)
repel
c)
create sparks
d)
cancel each other out
42.
Mosquito  belongs to what kingdom?
a)
Animal Kingdom
b)
Plant Kingdom
c)
Fungi Kingdom
d)
Protista Kingdom
43.

Which of the following sentences describes the ways plants spread their seeds? Choose the two that apply.

a)

Bees, attracted by brightly colored flowers, pick up and move seeds to new locations.

b)

Animals, attracted by scent, eat and then disperse seeds in new locations through their droppings.

c)

Seeds are carried away from the parent plant by wind or water.

d)

Seeds are dispersed during pollination.

44.

_______________ such as those that grow on fruit and stale bread, are a type of fungus

a)

Lichen

b)

Molds

c)

Hyphae

d)

Viruses

45.
WHERE does photosynthesis take place? 
a)
cell wall 
b)
chlorophyll 
c)
nucleus 
d)
chloroplast 
46.

A character who opposes the the main character of a story and is usually considered "the bad guy."

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

villianologist

d)

evilist

47.

The exchange of spoken words between two or more characters

a)

conflict

b)

dialogue

c)

dialect

d)

monologue

48.
What is tone in writing?
a)
The reader's attitude toward the subject.
b)
The author's attitude toward the subject.
c)
The reader's feelings about the subject.
d)
The sound that comes from a piano when you press a key. 
49.
The definition of mood is 
a)
the overall feelings or emotions in the writer.
b)
revising your writing so that it is free of errors.
c)
overall feelings or emotions that are created in the reader. 
d)
working with a partner to check your writing. 
50.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Pansy pranced playfully around the playground.
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
oxymoron
51.

The chief topic of a passage expressed or implied in a word or phrase

a)

summary

b)

plot

c)

supporting detail

d)

central idea

52.

What is a claim?

a)

An arguable statement

b)

Persons represented in a dramatic or narrative work

c)

A type of comparison in which a word or expression's literal usage and meaning is applied to a distinctly different thing (e.g., "All the world's a stage..." - Shakespeare)

d)

A deliberate and humorous play on words that are the same or similar in sound but different in meaning (e.g., I'm glad I know sign language; it's pretty handy.)

53.

What may be suggested by or associated with the meaning of a word (e.g., home may suggest warmth

or family)

a)

simile

b)

connotation

c)

denotation

d)

metaphor

54.

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

a)

to lengthen a piece of writing

b)

to make your claim look weaker

c)

to dispute (argue against) other claims

55.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
56.
Which statement contains a cause-effect relationship?
a)
When the pilot rescued Brian, he had been on the L-shaped lake for many days.
b)
Because Brian had to catch his own food in the wilderness, he lost seventeen percent of his body weight.
c)
Gut cherries were termed choke cherries and mad excellent jelly.
d)
The wolves were timber wolves and were not known to attack people.
57.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
58.
The sentences of a paragraph work together for a single purpose and focus to describe a setting, character, or situation. Read the paragraph below to determine which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph.
Emerald Island has the perfect name; it is the greenest place I have ever seen. The tall evergreens tower over fields of thick, green grass that flows down the mountainsides. Even though there are many colorful flowers blooming this time of year, it is the green that takes over the view from the mountain - top. The sheep herders come here each spring to allow the sheep to graze on the mountaintop. The green of the trees and grass is so powerful that even when I close my eyes, I can still see green.
a)
The tall evergreens tower over the fields of thick, green grass that flows down the mountainsides.
b)
Even though there are many colorful flowers blooming this time of year, it is the green that dominates the view from the mountaintop.
c)
The sheep herders come here each spring to allow the sheep to graze on the mountaintop.
d)
The green of the trees and grass is so powerful that even when I close my eyes, I can still see the green.
59.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

60.
WHAT IS A FICTIONAL STORY (USUALLY WITH ANIMALS) THAT TEACHES A LESSON?
a)
MYTH/FOLKTALE
b)
FAIRY TALE
c)
CHILDREN'S BOOK
d)
EXPOSITORY
61.

Who is the following person?

a)

Hillary Clinton

b)

Sonia Sotomayor

c)

Beyonce

d)

Kamala Harris

62.

Talking of memes, who originally coined the term ‘meme’?

a)

Tim Bernes-Lee

b)

Alexis Ohanian

c)

Mike Godwin

d)

Richard Dawkins

63.

What is the name of the band that made history when it became the first to have a K-pop album enter the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart?

a)

BTS

b)

Girl's Generation

c)

EXO

d)

Red Velvet

64.

Which country was TikTok created in?

a)

China

b)

Canada

c)

Cuba

d)

France

65.

Spotify has changed the way Millennials listen to music, but which Millennial holds the current record for the most streamed song on the platform?

a)

Drake

b)

Ed Sheeran

c)

Taylor Swift

d)

Adele

66.

Which country’s residents, as of 2014, watched more hours of YouTube content per capita than anywhere else in the world?

a)

Saudi Arabia

b)

United States

c)

Brazil

d)

Germany

67.

Can you name this hit series?

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Westword

c)

Walking Dead

d)

Stranger Things

68.
What letter is the only letter that does not appear in the name of a US state?
a)
Y
b)
X
c)
Z
d)
Q
69.
Most famous Sport in the world??
a)
Basketball
b)
Soccer
c)
Football
d)
Hockey
70.

Which actor portrays Captain America?

a)

Chris Evans

b)

Chris Allen

c)

Chris Rock

d)

Chris O'Donnell

71.

Which Disney princess movie takes place in the United States?

a)

Cinderella

b)

Tangled

c)

Sleeping Beauty

d)

The Princess and the Frog

72.

How many Harry Potter books and movies are there?

a)

7 books, 8 movies

b)

6 books, 8 movies

c)

7 books, 7 movies

d)

8 books, no movies

73.

What is the most spoken language in the world?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

English

d)

Chinese

74.

How many periods are in an ice hockey game?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

3

75.
Which of the following is not a name of Ninja Turtle
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Donatello
c)
Galileo
d)
Raphael
76.
The range of motion through a joint is known as what?
a)
Stretching
b)
Flexibility
c)
Agility
d)
Balance
77.

__________ is the ability to quickly and easily change direction.

a)

speed

b)

agility

c)

reaction time

d)

balance

78.

What is the part of physical fitness on which a marathon runner would probably score high

a)

Cardiovascular endurance

b)

Speed

c)

legitness

d)

Muscle endurance

79.
Nowadays, many health problems are caused by our .............................. lifestyles.
a)
active
b)
sedentary
c)
healthy
d)
sufficient
80.

Getting at least ______ hours of sleep a night is key to keeping my body healthy

a)

4

b)

5

c)

8

d)

3

81.

The top spot in four square is called?

a)

King/Queen

b)

Jack/Jill

c)

Joker

82.

In volleyball, how many hits is each team allowed when the ball comes to their side?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

unlimited

83.

In volleyball, what is the ruling on a ball that lands on the line?

a)

the ball is out

b)

the ball is in

84.

In volleyball, what court position is the server in?

a)

middle back

b)

right front

c)

left-back

d)

right-back

85.

In kickball, if someone catches your ball in the air...

a)

You can only run to first-base

b)

You are out

c)

You kick again

86.

In dodgeball, you are out if someone catches a ball you threw.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

How many times can a ball bounce in your square in a four-square game?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

88.

What Fitnessgram test measures aerobic capacity?

a)

curl-ups

b)

height/weight

c)

pacer

89.

Which of these foods is the healthier choice?

a)

hamburger

b)

Takis

c)

grilled chicken

90.

How many glasses of water should you drink daily?

a)

2 - 4

b)

5 - 6

c)

6 - 8

d)

12 - 15

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