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Quarter 4 Science Review

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens to the light that passes through cornea?

a)

it gets reflected.

b)

it gets shattered.

c)

it gets refracted.

2.

what is the function of iris in the eye?

a)

it detect colours.

b)

it focuses the light.

c)

it controls the size of pupil.

3.

why pupil gets smaller in bright light?

a)

to get as much light as possible.

b)

to prevent damaged to eye due to bright light.

c)

to make sure light gets refracted.

4.

The image formed on the retina is _____________

a)

upside

b)

upside down

c)

rotated at 90 degrees angle.

5.

The transparent covering of eye is called ___________.

a)

pupil

b)

iris

c)

cornea

6.

Which part of the camera focuses light?

a)

sensor

b)

shutter

c)

lens

7.

special cells in the retina change the light energy into electrical impulses called ___________

a)

optic impulses

b)

nerve impulses

c)

connective impulses

8.

Nerve impulses are sent to the brain along the _____________

a)

optic nerve

b)

nasal nerve

c)

pulmonary nerve

9.

The retina of the eye has how many specialised cells?

a)

three

b)

four

c)

two

10.

Which specialised cells are found on the outer parts of retina?

a)

cone cells

b)

rod cells

c)

nerve cells

11.

What is the function of rod cells?

a)

to detect colours in bright light.

b)

to detect colours in dim light.

c)

to detect secondary colours.

12.

What is the function of cone cells?

a)

to detect colours in dim light.

b)

to detect secondary colours in dim light.

c)

to detect colours in bright light.

13.

Which colour light is formed when all three primary colours mix?

a)

yellow

b)

purple

c)

white

14.

Which one of the following is not true for human eye?

a)

the picture that forms on retina is upside down.

b)

the pupil size changes due change in amount of light.

c)

the iris is the transparent part of the eye.

15.

The light energy transferred by sensor into electrical signals is stored on _________________ in a digital camera.

a)

shutter

b)

aperture

c)

memory card

16.

What would happen to your pupils if it's extremely bright outside?

a)

They would let a lot of light into your eyes

b)

They would expand and become very large

c)

They would contract and become very small

d)

They would close up completely

17.

How are rods different from cones?

a)

Rods are sensitive to light, while cones can detect color.

b)

Cones are sensitive to light, while rods can detect color.

c)

Cones send images to the brain, while rods do not.

d)

Rods send images to the brain, while cones do not.

18.

Which part of your eye is most like the film in a camera?

a)

The iris

b)

The retina

c)

The pupil

d)

The lens

19.

What role does your brain play in the process of seeing?

a)

It puts blurry images into focus.

b)

It turns black-and-white images into color.

c)

It flips upside-down images rightside-up.

d)

It flips backwards images over so you see them the correct way.

20.

What might happen if the lens of your eye became damaged?

a)

Your eyes wouldn't be able to focus properly.

b)

You wouldn't be able to see in color.

c)

You wouldn't be able to see at night.

d)

All the images you saw would be upside-down.

21.

What is the best synonym for "photoreceptive?"

a)

Tissue-covered

b)

Camera-like

c)

Color-detecting

d)

Light-sensitive

22.
Pupil
a)
Focuses light
b)
Clear tissue that covers the front of the eye
c)
Opening through which light enters the eye
d)
Layer of receptor cells
23.
The clear tissue that covers the front of the eye.
a)
Lens
b)
Pupil
c)
Iris
d)
Cornea
24.

Farsightedness

a)

Myopia

b)

Hyperopia

c)

both

25.

Nearsightedness

a)

Myopia

b)

Hyperopia

c)

both

26.

Identify the part of the eye labeled as 1 on the diagram.

a)

pupil

b)

cornea

c)

lens

d)

iris

27.

Identify the part of the eye labeled as 3 on the diagram.

a)

pupil

b)

cornea

c)

lens

d)

iris

28.

Identify the part of the eye labeled as 5 on the diagram.

a)

retina

b)

optic nerve

c)

pupil

d)

lens

29.

Identify the part of the eye labeled as 6 on the diagram.

a)

optic nerve

b)

retina

c)

lens

d)

pupil

30.

Which type of vision allows you to see nearby objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry?

a)

farsighted

b)

nearsighted

31.

What is the ring of muscle that contracts and expands to change the size of the pupil?

a)

iris

b)

retina

c)

cornea

d)

optic nerve

32.

What kind of lens can enable a nearsighted person to see more clearly?

a)

concave lens

b)

convex lens

c)

plane lens

33.

What kind of lens can enable a farsighted person to see more clearly?

a)

concave

b)

convex

34.
___ is when light travels through a material and bends.
a)
Diffraction
b)
Dispersion
c)
Mirage
d)
Refraction
35.
Which describes a convex lens?
a)
triangular in shape
b)
more transparent in the middle
c)
thicker on the edges than in the middle
d)
thicker in the middle than on the edges
36.

How does a concave lens differ from a convex lens?

a)

A convex lens is another way to describe a plane mirror; a concave lens is curved

b)

A concave lens is curved inward on both sides; a convex lens is on only one side

c)

A convex lens has a thick center and thin edges, a concave lens has a thin center and thicker edges

d)

A convex lens has a thin center and thick edges. a concave lens has a thick center and thinner edges

37.
What does the word "diverging" mean?
a)
to spread apart
b)
to come together
c)
parallel
d)
perpendicular
38.
When an object is placed between the focal point and the convex lens, the image produced is ___.
a)
real, reduced, and inverted
b)
real, enlarged, and inverted
c)
virtual, enlarged, and upright
d)
virtual, reduced, and upright
39.
A diverging lens is also known as a ____lens.
a)
refracted
b)
diffracted
c)
convex
d)
concave
40.
If an object's distance from a convex lens were increased, the image would become which of the following?
a)
Larger and virtual
b)
Larger, only
c)
Smaller, only
d)
Smaller and virtual
41.
When a machine takes a small input force and increases the magnitude of the output force, WHAT HAS BEEN PRODUCED? 
a)
Energy 
b)
Mechanical Advantage 
c)
The conversion of rotational (turning) motion to linear motion  (movement in a straight line).
d)
Work 
42.
When a machine takes a small input force and increases the magnitude of the output force, WHAT HAS BEEN PRODUCED? 
a)
Energy 
b)
Mechanical Advantage 
c)
The conversion of rotational (turning) motion to linear motion  (movement in a straight line).
d)
Work 
43.
What is a system?
a)
The fixed point at which a lever pivots.
b)
A group of parts that work together to perform a function.
c)
A push or pull on an object that may result in a change in the object’s motion or shape
d)
Unintended or undesirable outputs
44.
Which of these is not a force?
a)
Mechanical Advantage 
b)
Friction 
c)
Gravity
d)
Buoyancy 
45.
What two forces are involved when a machine is used to do work?
a)
push & pull 
b)
input force & output force 
c)
gravity & buoyancy 
d)
weight & gravity
46.
Force is measured in:
a)
Marshmallows
b)
Joules 
c)
g/cm3
d)
Newtons
47.

Any device that helps us do work is called.

a)

A producer

b)

A machine

c)

A blessing

d)

A contraption

48.

A system is a group of parts that work together to perform a function.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Input and output forces are measured in...

a)

Grams

b)

Pounds

c)

Newtons

d)

Joules

50.

The formula for finding the mechanical advantage is...

a)

Input / output

b)

output / input

c)

speed / height

d)

angle / speed

51.

The formula for finding the speed ratio is...

a)

input distance / output distance

b)

object slope / height

c)

object slope / speed

d)

output distance / input distance

52.

The formula for finding the speed ratio is...

a)

input distance / output distance

b)

object slope / height

c)

object slope / speed

d)

output distance / input distance

53.

____________________ is a force that opposes motion.

a)

Angle

b)

Twisting

c)

Friction

d)

Speed

54.
When a machine takes a small input force and increases the magnitude of the output force, WHAT HAS BEEN PRODUCED? 
a)
Energy 
b)
Mechanical Advantage 
c)
The conversion of rotational (turning) motion to linear motion  (movement in a straight line).
d)
Work 
55.
What is a system?
a)
The fixed point at which a lever pivots.
b)
A group of parts that work together to perform a function.
c)
A push or pull on an object that may result in a change in the object’s motion or shape
d)
Unintended or undesirable outputs
56.
What is a system?
a)
The fixed point at which a lever pivots.
b)
A group of parts that work together to perform a function.
c)
A push or pull on an object that may result in a change in the object’s motion or shape
d)
Unintended or undesirable outputs
57.

lever

a)

a fixed point

b)

mass of the object lifted by the lever

c)

a rigid bar or plank that can rotate around a fixed point

d)

work unit

58.

fulcrum

a)

mass of the object lifted by the lever

b)

a rigid bar or plank that can rotate around a fixed point

c)

is done when a force acts on an object to make that object move, a transfer of energy

d)

a fixed point

59.

work

a)

work unit

b)

is done when a force acts on an object to make that object move, a transfer of energy

c)

the work needed to use, or operate the machine

d)

the work done by the machine on the object

60.

joule

a)

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

b)

makes it easier to move a load higher than it is, but, it has to be moved over a much longer distance.

c)

work unit

d)

the comparison of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to the machine. (the size of the load vs the size of the force needed to move the load)

61.

work input

a)

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

b)

is the work needed to use, or operate the machine

c)

the rate of motion that an object changes position

d)

a group of parts that work together to perform a function

62.

work output

a)

is the work done by the machine on the object

b)

how the machine affects the speed of the job being done

c)

Within a machine are groups of parts that perform specific functions, such as braking or steering

d)

a pair of wheels that have teeth that interlink. When they rotate together, one gear wheel transfers turning motion and force to the other

63.

efficiency

a)

the rate of motion that an object changes position

b)

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

c)

a group of parts that work together to perform a function

d)

consists of a wire, rope, or cable moving on a grooved wheel. One or more combinations of wheels and ropes can be fixed in place or moveable, help you lift larger loads

64.

speed

a)

a group of parts that work together to perform a function

b)

the rate of motion that an object changes position

c)

energy of motion

d)

stored energy

65.

subsystem

a)

Within a machine are groups of parts that perform specific functions, such as braking or steering

b)

consists of a wire, rope, or cable moving on a grooved wheel. One or more combinations of wheels and ropes can be fixed in place or moveable, help you lift larger loads

c)

stored energy

d)

energy is transferred from one place to another, and no energy is changed or converted

66.

kinetic energy

a)

stored energy

b)

the rate of motion that an object changes position

c)

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

d)

energy of motion

67.

potential energy

a)

stored energy

b)

force that opposes motion

c)

used to overcome the frictional force of the machine

d)

a measure of the amount of force applied to a given area

68.

pressure

a)

energy is transferred from one place to another, and no energy is changed or converted

b)

a measure of the amount of force applied to a given area

c)

consists of a wire, rope, or cable moving on a grooved wheel. One or more combinations of wheels and ropes can be fixed in place or moveable, help you lift larger loads

d)

a group of parts that work together to perform a function

69.
What is the function of the smaller gear?
a)
Makes the output gear turn slower
b)
Makes the output gear turn faster
c)
Makes the larger gears turn in opposite directions.
d)
Makes the larger gears turn in the same direction.
70.
What is a Ratio?
a)
It's a comparison of two things
b)
Multiplying two fractions 
c)
A number over another number
d)
Two decimals that can be multiplied
71.

# of teeth input gear = 8

# of teeth output gear = 40

What is the gear ratio (in lowest terms)?

a)

5:1

b)

40:8

c)

1:5

d)

8:40

72.
Which gear train would you use to ride up a hill?
a)
A
b)
B
73.

# of teeth input gear = 30

# of teeth output gear = 60

What is the gear ratio (in lowest terms)?

a)

1:2

b)

3:2

c)

2:1

d)

2:5

74.

A lever used to lift a heavy box has an input arm of 4 meters and an output arm of 0.8 meters. What is the mechanical advantage of the lever?

a)

1

b)

2.5

c)

5

d)

10

75.
How much work is produced when 350 N is used to move a car 5 m (W=Fd)?
a)
70 J
b)
1750 J
c)
355 J
d)
175 J
76.
How is work defined?
a)
the amount of energy 
b)
the transfer of force over a distance
c)
rate of work in a given time
d)
the change in distance in a given time
77.
Is this an example of work?
A teacher applies a force to a wall and becomes exhausted.
a)
True
b)
False
78.
What is the equation for mechanical advantage?
a)
MA=input force*output force
b)
MA=output force/input force
c)
MA=input force/output force
d)
MA= output force - input force
79.

the percentage of the input work that is converted to output work

a)

mechanical advantage

b)

efficiency

c)

joule

d)

machine

80.
A machine's __________________ is the number of times the machine multiplies the input force.
a)
power
b)
force
c)
mechanical advantage
d)
efficiency
81.

What are some other terms that can be used to refer to resistance force?

a)

load, resistance, and weight.

b)

resistance, effort force, and weight

c)

weight, mechanical advantage, and efficiency

d)

load, mechanical advantage, and ideal machine

82.

A machine with a ratio greater than 1:

a)

multiplies the input force so the machine would be good to help move heavy objects.

b)

does not multiply the force, but increases distance and speed.

c)

is good for lifting and moving objects quicker.

d)

Is not good for lifting or moving objects quicker.

83.

A machine with a ratio less than 1:

a)

multiplies the input force so the machine would be good to help move heavy objects.

b)

does not multiply the force, but increases distance and speed.

c)

is good for lifting and moving objects quicker.

d)

Is not good for lifting or moving objects quicker.

84.

Real machines:

a)

actually exist

b)

have an efficiency less than 100%

c)

lose energy due to friction

d)

all are correct

85.

Using an inclined plane to move a piano into a truck:

a)

does not reduce the amount of work, but does make the work easier by using less force to move the piano.

b)

does not reduce the amount of force, but does make the work easier to move the piano.

c)

does reduce the amount of work and makes the work easier by using less force to move the piano.

d)

increases the amount of work by using more force to move the piano.

86.

As you increase the length of an inclined plane, you would need ____ to move a piano.

a)

less force

b)

more force

c)

less work

d)

more work

87.
if a load of a lever is 100 newtons and the force you apply is 20 newtons, what is your mechanical advantage?
a)
120 N
b)
5 N
c)
2000 N
d)
80 N
88.
What is the mechanical advantage if you lift a load of 300 newtons and you only push down with 50 newtons?
a)
250
b)
50
c)
60
d)
6
89.
If the weight of the block is 10N, how much force does one have to apply to lift it using this pulley (MA=2)?
a)
2N
b)
5N
c)
10N
d)
15N
90.

Out of these which one is an inclined plane, that can make work most easier?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

both

d)

none

91.

What is the mechanical advantage for this lever?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

1/2

d)

8

92.

Hydraulic systems use ________ to transfer force from one point to another.

a)

Air

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

d)

Gas

93.

The basic idea behind any hydraulic system is very simple: Force that is applied at one point is trasmitted to another point using________

a)

A compressible fluid

b)

An incompressible fluid

c)

A cold compress

d)

A hot compress

94.

Air is compressible and liquid is incompressible.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

If an object is compressible it can be squeezed to fit into a smaller space than it normally does.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

Where can you look on your car to see a good example of a basic piston-driven hydraulic system?

a)

The power steering system

b)

The brake system

c)

The instrument panel

d)

The radio system

97.

The spacing of molecules in ______ is much larger than ______.

a)

solids, liquids

b)

liquids, gases

c)

solids, gases

d)

gases, liquids

98.

The scientific principle that makes hydraulic systems possible is

a)

The fluid flow principle

b)

Bernoulli’s principle

c)

Pascal’s principle

d)

Boyle’s law

99.

What is pressure?

a)

Somebody convincing you to jump into a pool.

b)

How deep a well is.

c)

Amount of force applied to a given area.

d)

Amount of water in a cup of water.

100.

Force is measure in Newtons.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

To find the pressure on an object you need to calculate:

a)

pressure = F/A

b)

pressure = A/F

c)

pressure = F x A

d)

pressure = A x F

102.

Pneumatic means it uses:

a)

Wood

b)

Gasoline

c)

Air

d)

Water

103.

A pneumatic system would be found in a dentist drill, air brakes of a big truck, jake hammer and paint sprayers.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

If there is a leak in a hydraulic or pneumatic system, the pressure will increase.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

What does this image represent?

a)

A pulley

b)

A wedge

c)

A lever

d)

A wheel and axle

106.

What are two types of pulleys?

a)

wings, fries

b)

load. weight

c)

fixed, movable

d)

effort, force

107.

Pulleys make work:

a)

Easier

b)

Rigorous

108.

Identify the type of pulley

a)

fixed

b)

moveable

c)

block and tackle or pulley system

109.

Identify the type of pulley

a)

Fixed

b)

Moveable

c)

Block and Tackle or pulley system

110.
The diagram shows a movable pulley system. When moving a load, this pulley system changes the —
a)
direction of the force.
b)
amount of force needed.
c)
pull of gravity on the load.
d)
overall mass of the rope.
111.

A load of 650 newtons is lifted with this pulley. What is the effort required to do this work?

a)

300

b)

325

c)

600

d)

650

112.
The picture shows a 150 N load being lifted using a fixed pulley. Which force could lift the load?
a)
50 N
b)
75 N
c)
175 N