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HF Science Bowl 2021 P1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of turning from a liquid into a gas called?

a)

Freeze

b)

Melt

c)

Condensation

d)

Evaporation

2.

Which of the following objects will a magnet likely attract?

a)

Iron horseshoe

b)

Wooden golf tee

c)

Rubber ducky

d)

Wool sweater

3.

Which of these would disrupt the lake’s ecosystem the most?

a)

People camping at the edge of the lake.

b)

A factory releasing chemicals into the water.

c)

Cars driving to the lake releasing carbon dioxide gas.

d)

People swimming in the lake during summertime.

4.

What helps us figure out the climate of an area?

a)

information about the rivers in the area

b)

Information about local plants and animals

c)

information about the weather for many years

d)

information about the tallest mountain

5.

Which of the following explains what happens when the light bulb lights up in the circuit below?

a)

When the switch is closed, the bulb reflects sunlight until it shines brightly and makes heat energy.

b)

When the switch is closed, the physical properties of the battery are changed by the chemicals inside it.

c)

When the switch is closed, energy moves through the wires and is changed into light energy in the bulb.

d)

When the switch is closed, the wires that connect the parts stop heat energy from flowing.

6.

Scientists found the fossil below with webbed feet. The animal most likely lived in what type of habitat?

a)

in the mountains

b)

in the desert

c)

in the tropical rainforest

d)

in a pond, lake, or ocean

7.

When like poles are facing each other in two magnetic objects, the objects will

a)

stand up straight.

b)

repel or push away from each other.

c)

spin around counter clockwise.

d)

be attracted to eachother or come together.

8.

Earth's rotation causes

a)

migration

b)

seasons

c)

day and night

d)

tides

9.

Which of the following has the correct order of the planets in our solar system?

a)

Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

c)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

d)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

10.

What force causing a basketball to fall to the ground?

a)

Friction

b)

Moving Water

c)

Magnestism

d)

Gravity

11.

Liquids and gases take the shape of their containers. Which of the following will take the shape of its container?

a)

A crayon in a box

b)

Orange juice in a carton

c)

A cookie in a jar

d)

Frozen broccoli in a bag

12.

The definition of a mixture is -

a)

Two or more objects that mix together and can't be seperated

b)

Two or more objects that do not retain their physical properties when combined

c)

Two or more objects that are heated

d)

Two or more objects that retain their physical properties when combined

13.

A polar bear's white fur BEST helps the bear

a)

hibernate during the winter.

b)

run away from predators.

c)

eat and digest its food.

d)

blend into its surroundings.

14.

The picture shows the Sun and planets in our solar system. Venus is a planet similar to Earth in many ways. Which planet is Venus

a)

The first planet right beside the Sun is Venus.

b)

The second planet to the right of the Sun.

c)

The third planet to the right of the Earth is Venus.

d)

The last planet in our solar system is Venus.

15.

Which of these helps return the materials in these dead leaves to the soil?

a)

decomposers

b)

producers

c)

herbivores

d)

predators

16.

The clamp is tightened or loosened by turning the handle at the top. Which type of simple machine is used in this clamp?

a)

screw

b)

wedge

c)

pulley

d)

wheel

17.
What is force?
a)
Star Wars
b)
gravity
c)
a push or pull
d)
a pull
18.

Luna and Blue notice that our plants are looking pale. They wonder if it has to do with the low temperatures we have experienced. They decide to take 3 of the same plant and put them in different temperatures. The first plant goes in the boiler room where it is very hot. The second goes in a classroom where it is room temperature. The third goes in the freezer. What is the Independent Variable in this experiment? What variable is being changed by you that is different for each plant?

a)

type of plant

b)

location/temp

c)

type of dirt

d)

type of seed

19.

Luna and Blue notice that our plants are looking weak. They wonder if it has to do with the low temperatures we have experienced. They decide to take 3 of the same plant and put them in different temperatures. They will monitor the height the plant grows. The first plant goes in the boiler room where it is very hot. The second goes in a classroom where it is room temperature. The third goes in the freezer. What is the Dependent Variable in this experiment? What is being measured?

a)

highest temperature

b)

how fast they grow

c)

darkest leaves

d)

height the plant grows

20.
When I rub my hands together, they get hot. Why?
a)
I'm that hot!
b)
dirty skin
c)
friction
d)
sun shine
21.
Why does it look like the Sun moves across the sky during the day?
a)
Our eyes cannot adjust
b)
The Earth is revolving
c)
The Earth is rotating
d)
Sun is rotating
22.
How does the Moon shine.
a)
It is that bright in the sky.
b)
It reflects off of all the water.
c)
It reflects the Sun's light. 
d)
It reflects off of all the stars.
23.
I took off my coat and hung it on the chair. At the end of the day, it wasn't wet anymore. Why?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
swimming pool
d)
evaporation
24.
Which one is NOT one of the six simple machines?
a)
inclined plane
b)
wedge
c)
catapult
d)
pulley
25.
When someone is exercising, which is most likely a function of both the circulatory and respiratory systems? (70)
a)
to help the body sweat 
b)
to make the muscles work
c)
to provide oxygen to the body 
d)
to protect bones from breaking