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Final Exam Review (Part 1)

Total questions: 117

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Name
Class
Date
1.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
2.
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
3.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
4.
Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.
a)
If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
b)
Yes.
c)
No.
d)
I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.
5.
This is the group that we will compare our experimental group to. This group stays "normal."
a)
Control Group
b)
Experimental Group
c)
 Normal Group
d)
Weird Group
6.

This is the group that is affected by the variable or the group that is changed.

a)

Control Group

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Changed Group

d)

Cool Group

7.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
8.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
9.
If I listen to Mr. Castro's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?
a)
Yes
b)
Maybe
c)
Listening or not listening to instructions
d)
Likelihood of having an accident in lab 
10.
An experiment is being done to determine how light affects the growth of small zinnia plants. One plant is placed in full sunlight, the second in a shaded area, the third in an unlit closet. What is the independent variable in the experiment?
a)
the amount of light
b)
the type of plants
c)
the type of soil
d)
the length of the experiment
11.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time? 
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
12.
The part of the experiment that remains the same for the control and experimental group.
a)
constants
b)
control
c)
independent
d)
dependent
13.
Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for their school's library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase

Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
m
b)
b
14.

The gummy worm increased by 2 inches.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

15.

There were four dogs in the group.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

16.

The dogs were small.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

17.

The patient complained of aches and pains.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

18.

The parrots range from bright green to dark red.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

19.

The birds were young.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

20.
How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?
a)
$16
b)
$17
c)
$18
d)
$19
21.
What is the main purpose of a line graph?
a)
to compare two things
b)
to show trends over time
c)
to have an independent variable
d)
so you don't have to read words
22.
What is the lowest quiz score in this data set?
a)
0
b)
4
c)
9
d)
40
23.
How many bags of candy had between 30 and 40 orange candies?
a)
6
b)
10
c)
7
d)
8
24.
At which age do the least amount of teens have a cell phone?
a)
18
b)
14
c)
13
d)
15
25.
This double line graph for rainfall in two cities shows what pattern?
a)
Rain is steady all year.
b)
It is rainier in the summer months than in winter.
c)
It is the rainiest in winter.
d)
There is no rain.  Both cities are dry year round.
26.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
27.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
d)
Not vital when using an argument
28.
Reasoning is __________________.
a)
A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
d)
Empirical Evidence
29.
The Warriors are the best NBA team. 
a)
Claim statement
b)
Reasoning statement
c)
Evidence statement
30.
The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 
a)
Claim statement
b)
Reasoning statement
c)
Evidence statement
31.
Has specific data, numbers, values, or qualitative descriptions. 
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
32.
Includes a big scientific idea.   
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
33.
Ties evidence to claim. 
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
34.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
35.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the reasoning?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
36.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
37.
Which has more momentum: a car stopped at a red light or a bike moving at 15 mph?
a)
car
b)
bike
c)
they are equal
d)
cannot determine using the info provided
38.

The Law of Conservation of Momentum states:

a)

The total momentum before a collision is equal to the total momentum after a collision.

b)

The total momentum before a collision is greater than the total momentum after a collision.

c)

The total momentum before a collision is less than the total momentum after a collision.

d)

The total momentum before a collision is not related to the total momentum after a collision.

39.

According to Newton's Laws, for every action there is an ....

a)

equal and opposite reaction.

b)

equal and parallel reaction.

c)

unequal and opposite reaction.

d)

unequal and unrelated reaction.

40.
If net force acting on object is 0, then the force is considered to be..
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
c)
Equal in Direction
d)
Distance/Time
41.
What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of
a)
Friction
b)
Mass
c)
Inertia
d)
Gravity
42.
The definition of momentum is
a)
Mass in Motion
b)
The size of an object
c)
The velocity of an object
d)
A comparison between two objects
43.
Which type of force(s) will cause a change in an object's motion?
a)
gravity
b)
zero net force
c)
balanced forces
d)
unbalanced forces
44.
When two objects collide, the Pbefore is ____________ the Pafter.
a)
more than 
b)
less than 
c)
equal to
d)
unrelated to
45.
What is Newton's First Law
a)
F=ma
b)
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
c)
An object at rest stays at rest, an object in motion stays in motion. 
d)
Friction 
46.
A _______ is a push or pull.
a)
Newton
b)
Acceleration
c)
Momentum
d)
Force
47.
What is the definition of "weight"?
a)
the force in which gravity pulls on an object
b)
the time it takes to get on a ride 
c)
the amount of matter in an object
d)
the size of an object
48.
An empty truck and a fully loaded truck are next to each other at a traffic light. When the light turns green, the lighter truck increases speed more quickly. Which of these best explains this situations
a)
Newton's first law
b)
Newton's second law
c)
Newton's third law
d)
Conservation of momentum
49.
F = MxA
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
50.
If a force of 50 Newton's was applied to an object with a mass of 500 grams, what will the object's acceleration be?
a)
10 m/s^2
b)
.1 m/s^2
c)
100 m/s^2
d)
1 m/s^2
51.

What explains a quantity that has BOTH speed and direction?

a)

Inertia

b)

Force

c)

Speed

d)

Velocity

52.

Friction at rest is...

a)

sliding

b)

rolling

c)

fluid

d)

static

53.

17 m/s, East

a)

Vector

b)

Scalar

54.
Velocity
a)
Vector
b)
Scalar
55.
Is this a balanced or unbalance force?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
c)
Neither one
d)
Both
56.
Which direction will the object move?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Right
d)
Left
57.
Calculate the net force of the object in the image shown.
a)
20N
b)
35N
c)
5N
d)
25N
58.
If a force causes an object to move, it's considered a(n) __________________ force.
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
c)
Massive
d)
Strong
59.

Calculate the net force.

a)

0 N

b)

5 N

c)

25 N

d)

15 N

60.
A train travels 90 km in an hour
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
61.
A storm is traveling 25 km/hr eastward
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
62.
A school bus drives 35 mph down the street and slows as it approaches the stop sign.  This is an example of..

a)
acceleration
b)
speed
c)
velocity
d)
force
63.
The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...
a)
accelerating/speeding up
b)
moving at a constant speed 
c)
not moving 
d)
accelerating/slowing down. 
64.
Why does a car accelerate as it round a corner at a constant speed?
a)
Its direction changes
b)
It doesn't
c)
It slows down
d)
Its speeds up  
65.
Since Force = Mass * Acceleration, how would you manipulate the equation to solve for mass?
a)
Divide both sides of the equation by Mass
b)
Divide both sides of the equation by force
c)
Divide both sides of the equation by acceleration
d)
Equations cannot be manipulated
66.
An object has a velocity of 20 m/s. How long will it take the object to travel 1000 meters (1 kilometer)?
a)
50 seconds
b)
1 minute
c)
30 seconds
d)
1 minute and 30 seconds
67.
If a 10 kilogram object accelerates suddenly at 15 m/s^2, how much force was applied to the object?
a)
150 Newtons
b)
15 Newtons
c)
150 kilograms
d)
100 kilograms
68.
If a force of 50 Newton's was applied to an object with a mass of 500 grams, what will the object's acceleration be?
a)
10 m/s^2
b)
.1 m/s^2
c)
100 m/s^2
d)
1 m/s^2
69.
The equation to calculate momentum is
a)
p=mv
b)
p=1/2mv2
c)
p=mgh
d)
p=mg
70.

Find the momentum of a 3.0 kg mass when it is stopped.

a)

0 kg*m/s

b)

need to know the velocity

c)

3.0 kg*m/s

d)

9.8 kg * m/s

71.
Determine the momentum of 1000-kg car moving northward at 20 m/s......... 
a)
20000 N
b)
20000 Joules
c)
20000 Kg * m/s
d)
20000 kg * m/s north
72.
The momentum of an object depends upon the object's ___________&_____________.  
a)
size and shape
b)
mass and speed
c)
mass and veloctiy
d)
mass and energy
73.
Which of the following is Newton's Law on Gravitation?
a)
F=Gm1m2/r
b)
F = Gm1m2/r2
c)
F = Gm1m2/2r
d)
F = m1m2/2r
74.
What states that "every object in the universe attracts every other object"?
a)
Law of Universal Gravitation
b)
Newton's First Law of Motion
c)
My mother
d)
Inertia & gravity
75.
Two factors effecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between 2 objects are...
a)
mass and distance 
b)
mass and matter
c)
distance and weight 
d)
weight and mass
76.
If I double the distance between two objects, what happens to their gravitational Force?
a)
4x bigger
b)
4x smaller
c)
2x bigger
d)
2x smaller
77.
If I double the mass of one object, but don't change anything else... WHat happens to the gravitational force between two objects?
a)
Doubles
b)
Quadruples
c)
Cut in Half
d)
4x Smaller
78.

Which is the value of the constant in Coulomb's equation?

a)

k = 9·10-9

b)

k = 9.8

c)

k = 6.67·10-11

d)

k = 9 ·109

79.

As two oppositely charged particles approach each other, what happens to the electrical force between them?

a)

The attractive force increases

b)

The magnitude of the electric force decreases

c)

The repulsive force increases

d)

The magnitude of their charges increases

80.

If one of the charges doubles, what happens to the force?

a)

it doubles

b)

it gets cut in half

c)

it quadruples

d)

it is cut by 1/4

81.
Kepler's 2nd Law deals with 
a)
the shape of the planets' orbits
b)
the speed/area the planet travels 
c)
the length of time it takes the planet to orbit the sun
82.
A planet moves __________ when it is farthest from the sun.
a)
faster
b)
slower
83.
Kepler's first law states that the orbits of the planets are oval in shape or 
a)
ellipses
b)
perfect circles
84.
The farther away a planet is from the sun, the _______ it takes it to orbit the sun once. 
a)
longer
b)
shorter
85.
Where is the planet moving faster
a)
Position A to B
b)
Position B to C
c)
Position H to I
d)
Position I to J
86.
What is true about the area between points A, B and the Sun, and the area between points H, I and the Sun?
a)
The area between A, B and the Sun is the largest.
b)
The area between H, I and the Sun is the largest
c)
Both areas are equal in size
d)
There is not enough information to determine the areas
87.
An ellipse is drawn around two points called
a)
aphelion
b)
perihelion
c)
foci
d)
axis
88.
The place where a planet is farthest away from the Sun in its orbit around the Sun is called the
a)
aphelion
b)
perihelion
89.

Which of the following transforms energy from uranium atoms into electrical energy?

a)

magnetic fields

b)

solar panels

c)

nuclear fission

d)

satellite dish

90.

Which of the following transforms energy from plant and animal matter into electrical energy?

a)

rotating windmills

b)

burning biomass

c)

splitting atoms

d)

mining coal

91.
Which of the following transforms energy from the oceans into electrical energy?
a)
ocean buoys
b)
tidal turbines
c)
tsunamis
d)
deep sea trenches
92.
Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?
a)
nuclear
b)
wind
c)
sunlight
d)
biomass
93.

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

coal

d)

geothermal

94.
Which is a renewable source of energy?
a)
oil
b)
nuclear
c)
wind
d)
natural gas
95.
Which is a renewable source of energy?
a)
a dam
b)
a nuclear plant
c)
a coal mine
d)
an oil refinery
96.
The picture shows sunlight shining on solar panels. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?
a)
Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce hydropower.
b)
Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce nuclear power.
c)
Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce electricity.
d)
Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce natural gas.
97.
The picture shows a geothermal power plant. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?
a)
Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to remove magma.
b)
Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to produce natural gas.
c)
Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to produce electricity.
d)
Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to dig for oil.
98.
The fossil fuels formed hundreds of millions of years ago from the remains of dead ?
a)
Animal and plants
b)
Plants and bones
c)
Fungus and animal
d)
Rock and Plants
99.

Which of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Nuclear

100.

Wind, water, geothermal solar and biomass are what types of energy sources?

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

101.
A girl on a motorbike passes by at a speed of 15 m/s. Her mass is 40 kg. What is her kinetic energy
a)
300 Joules
b)
600 Joules
c)
950 Joules
d)
4500 Joules
102.
Calculate the potential energy of a roller coaster at the top of a 72 m hill that has a mass of 112 kg.
a)
79,027 J
b)
790,720 J
c)
7,020 J
d)
790,700 J
103.
At what position does the pendulum have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
Position D
b)
Position C
c)
Position B
104.
At what position does the pendulum have the greatest gravitational potential energy?
a)
Position D
b)
Position C
c)
Position B
105.

What type of energy is possessed by a moving object?

a)

chemical energy

b)

potential energy

c)

kinetic energy

d)

sound energy

106.

Calculate the potential energy of a book that has a mass of 0.25 kg and is 2 m high.


(PE = mass × g × height)

(g = 9.8 m/s/s)

a)

49 J

b)

4.9

c)

1321 J

d)

4.9 J

107.

Calculate the kinetic energy (KE) of a dog that has a mass of 15 kg and is running with a velocity of 7 m/s


(KE = 0.5 × mass × velocity2)

a)

367.5 J

b)

367.5

c)

18928 J

d)

18928

108.

When energy is transformed, we get useful energy and wasted energy. Select two types of wasted energy when driving a car

a)

kinetic

b)

sound

c)

heat

d)

chemical

109.
How do you calculate power?
a)
P = W/t
b)
P = E/t
c)
P = w * t
d)
P = bbq/chicken
110.
How do we calculate work?
a)
W = F * d
b)
w = f * D
c)
W = F * D
d)
w = f * d
111.
How much work is being done with 200 N of force over 426 meters?
a)
85,200 J
b)
45,620 J
c)
90,480 J
d)
62,329 J
112.
The SI unit of work is?
a)
Joules
b)
Watts
c)
Newtons
d)
meters
113.
The energy of movement is...? 
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
114.
Energy that is stored is called...
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential 
115.
The SI unit for power is...?
a)
Watts
b)
Joules
c)
Newtons
d)
Meters
116.
What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?
a)
PE = m*g*h
b)
KE = 1/2m*v2
c)
W = F*d
d)
P = W/t
117.
If 150 Joules of work is needed to move a box 10 meters, what force was used? 
a)
1500 N
b)
15 N
c)
1.5 N
d)
150 N