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Science Busters

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The powerhouse of the cell is called?

a)

cell wall

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

nucleus

2.

The functional unit of life is called?

a)

cell

b)

egg

c)

nucleus

d)

none of these

3.

chloroplast is found in...

a)

plant cell only

b)

animal cell only

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

4.

The control unit of cell is

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

all of these

5.

Single celled organisms are called...

a)

unicellular

b)

multi-cellular

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

6.

Tissue is a...

a)

group of organs

b)

group of cells

c)

group of tissues

d)

group of organisms

7.

Hen's egg is a...

a)

tissue

b)

organ

c)

organ system

d)

cell

8.

What is force?

a)

pull

b)

push

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

9.

The strength of force is expressed by?

a)

weight

b)

mass

c)

magnitude

d)

longitudinal force

10.

The force between two charged bodies is called...

a)

muscular force

b)

gravitational force

c)

magnetic force

d)

electrostatic force

11.

Magnetic force is...

a)

contact force

b)

non-contact force

c)

both a and b

d)

none of these

12.

Force acting on an object may change...

a)

direction

b)

shape

c)

speed

d)

all of above

13.

Leaves or fruits fall on the ground due to...

a)

magnetic force

b)

gravitational force

c)

electrostatic force

d)

muscular force

14.

The cell formed after fertilization is called...

a)

foetus

b)

zygote

c)

embryo

d)

none of these

15.

How many modes of reproduction are these in animals?

a)

one type

b)

two types

c)

three types

d)

four types

16.

A sperm cell is a...

a)

female gamete

b)

male gamete

c)

developed zygote

d)

non of the above

17.

Cloning is a mode of...

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

18.

Which gas is in highest percentage in the air?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

argon

19.

The beauty of Taj Mahal is being affected by...

a)

noise pollution

b)

water pollution

c)

air pollution

d)

none of these

20.

Air pollution causes...

a)

global warming

b)

respiratory problems

c)

soil erosion

d)

all of these

21.

Green house gas is...

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

argon

22.

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), gas that affects the ozone layer, is used in...

a)

refrigerators

b)

air conditioners

c)

perfumes

d)

all of these

23.

Dropping a penny from the empire state building could seriously injure a person on the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
Nectar is a sweet liquid found in many flowers.
a)
True
b)
False
25.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire?

a)

Plastic is a good insulator.

b)

Plastic is softer than wire.

c)

Plastic can melt when heated.

d)

Plastic conducts electricity.

26.

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container.


Container 1: The substance takes the shape of the container and is clear. Small particles float on top of the substance.

Container 2: The substance is hard and cube-shaped. The surface of the substance is shiny.

Container 3: The substance is not visible, and the container appears empty.

Container 4: The substance is cold and made of crystals.


Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas?

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

27.

Which of these is the best conductor of electricity?

a)

Glass rod

b)

Cotton string

c)

Plastic tubing

d)

Copper penny

28.

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating?

a)

Solubility

b)

Density

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

29.

A student measures the temperature of water being heated on a hot plate. The student observes that the temperature of the water is 53°C. How many more degrees Celsius must the temperature rise before it reaches the boiling temperature of water?

a)

159°C

b)

69°C

c)

20°C

d)

47°C

30.

A student observed liquid wax dripping down the side of a burning candle. After putting out the candle's flame, the student left the room. Several hours later the student observed that there was no longer any liquid on the side of the candle. Which statement explains what most likely happened to the liquid wax?

a)

The heat given off by the flame caused the candel wax to evaporate.

b)

The liquid wax changed back into a solid as it cooled.

c)

The liquid wax condensed and was absorbed by the candle.

d)

None of the above

31.

Some people add sugar to their hot tea. Which property of the sugar remains the same when the sugar is in the tea solution?

a)

The taste of the sugar

b)

The size of the sugar crystals

c)

The color of the sugar

d)

The texture of the sugar

32.

Which of these is not soluble in water?

a)

Oil

b)

Salt

c)

Honey

d)

Sugar

33.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects?

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be crumpled up for removal by the pool filter.

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained.

34.

A student adds 10 grams of four different powdered solids into four different beakers. The student then adds 100mL of water to each beaker, stirs the mixtures, and allows them to sit for half an hour before recording observations. Which question is the student most likely trying to answer with this investigation?

a)

At what water temperature do the substances dissolve?

b)

How much water is needed to cause a substance to change state?

c)

What causes a substance to sink when put in water?

d)

Which substances dissolve in water?

35.

A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?

a)

The metal pan creates thermal energy.

b)

The metal pan insulates thermal energy.

c)

The metal pan conducts thermal energy.

d)

The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

36.
    ________________ are malleable and ductile.
a)
Metals
b)
    Non-metals
c)
  Carbon
d)
   Water
37.
Chloroplasts look green because they contain a green substance called _________________
a)
    Chlorophyll
b)
      Cell sap
c)
    Nucleus
d)
    Haemoglobin
38.
____________ transfer messages from one part of the body to another.
a)
   Root hair cell
b)
   Nerve cell
c)
       Bones
d)
    Tissues
39.
Chlorine is an example of _________________
a)
Metal
b)
Non-metal
c)
Metalloid
d)
Plastic
40.
_____________ is the only metal that is liquid at normal temperature and pressure.
a)
Diamond
b)
Iron
c)
Mercury
d)
Gold