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Science Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 56mins

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Class
Date
1.

There are lots of objects in our solar system, but only eight ofthem are planets. What do all planets have in common?

a)

They are all made of Rock or ice.

b)

They all have rings or moons as satellites.

c)

They are nearly round and orbit the Sun.

d)

They all rotate on an axis and orbit the Earth.

2.

Which answer describes how the inner planets are similar to each other?

a)

They are all the same size.

b)

They all have solid surfaces.

c)

They all have at least one moon.

d)

They all have a thick atmosphere.

3.

Which of the inner planets listed below is closest to the Sun?

Earth

a)

Earth

b)

Mars

c)

Mercury

d)

Venus

4.

Tom and his friends were talking about what it would be like if they could go live on Mars someday.  Mandy said it would be much colder there than on Earth and it would hardly ever get above freezing even in the summer.  Jose said there would be time periods on Mars like there are on Earth.  What else might they experience if they ever want to live on Mars?

a)

A year on Mars would last almost as long as two years on Earth.

b)

Water would run in the canals on Mars on the warmest of days.

c)

Water would run in the canals on Mars on the warmest of days.

d)

They could breathe the air since Mars and Earth have similar atmospheres.

5.

When comets come close to the Sun they develop a tail that glows so we can see it from Earth.  Asteroids do not develop tails like this.  In what other way are asteroids differ from comets?

a)

Asteroids orbit planets while comets orbit the Sun.

b)

Asteroids are rocky while comets are balls of ice and dust.

c)

Asteroids orbit outside of the Solar System while comets do not.

d)

Asteroids are smooth and round while comets are lumpy shapes.

6.

Marc notices that when he looks at the stars at night, some appear to be brighter than others.  Which three factors affect how bright a star appears to an observer on Earth?

a)

The star’s color, size, and distance from Earth.

b)

The star’s energy, size, and temperature.

c)

The star’s size, temperature, and distance from Earth.

d)

The star’s movement, distance from Earth, and gravity.

7.

Which of the following is true of the Sun?

a)

The Sun is closest star to Earth.

b)

The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way.

c)

The Sun is the largest planet in our Solar System.

d)

The Sun is an example of a galaxy that gives off light energy.

8.

Which of the following consists of gas, dust, and many stars?

a)

The Earth’s atmosphere

b)

A Galaxy

c)

A Solar System

d)

The Sun

9.

Brandon has learned that many stars are actually larger than the Sun.  If this is true, why do these stars appear like points of light in the sky?

a)

These stars are hotter than the Sun.

b)

These stars have less mass than the Sun.

c)

These stars are farther away from Earth than the Sun is.

d)

These stars are made of different chemicals than the Sun.

10.

Latoya is studying the stars and she learns that Barnard’s star is the third closest star to Earth, although it cannot be seen without a telescope.  She also knows that the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius, is much farther away but can be seen by the naked eye?  Which of the following explains why Sirius can be seen without a telescope?

a)

Barnard’s star is much larger and hotter than Sirius.

b)

Sirius is much larger and hotter than Barnard’s star.

c)

All stars are the same size, so Sirius must be hotter than Barnard’s star.

d)

All stars are the same temperature, so Sirius must be larger than Barnard’s star.

11.

Day and night is a repeating pattern on Earth. Which motion causes the pattern of day and night on Earth?

a)

The moon orbits around Earth

b)

The moon rotates on its axis

c)

The Earth rotates on its axis

d)

the Earth orbits aroundthe sun

12.

A rubber band is made of rubber and is often used to hold things together. Which property of rubber band will stay the same when the rubber band is stretched?

a)

Mass

b)

width

c)

length

d)

shape

13.

Some interactions involve more than one from of energy. Which forms of energy are produced when a hammer hits a nail?

a)

electrical and mechanical

b)

sound and heat

c)

light and sound

d)

chemcial and mechanical

14.

The water cycle includes the process of condensation, precipitation and evaporation. Which of the following describes what happens to the state of matter of water when water goes from evaporation to condensation?

a)

liquid to gas

b)

liquid to solid

c)

solid to liquid

d)

gas to liquid

15.

Many different organisms have similar organs and structures. Which of the following is most similar to the skin of a human?

a)

gills of a tadpole

b)

teeth of a grizzly bear

c)

Scales of a grouper fish

d)

feathers of an eagle

16.

Electricity is the flow of electrical charges through a conductor. Which of these substances conducts electricity the BEST?

a)

Plastic

b)

Copper

c)

Wood

d)

String

17.

Minerals can be indentified by their properties. Which of the following is a list of properties used to identify minerals?

a)

luster, streak, color, hardness

b)

streak, hardness, luster, temperature

c)

color, luster, moisture, streak

d)

state of matter, color, streak, luster

18.

Interactions between substances can produce chemical or physical change. Which of the following describes a chemical change?

a)

shaking a soda can and opening the can

b)

stirring iced tea so that sugar will dissolve

c)

painting a picture on the sidewalk

d)

toasting a pop tarter in a toaster oven

19.

A gropher frog, found in Florida, has many adaptations that help it survive. Which of these adaptations helps it survive change in its environment?

a)

ability to burrow

b)

ability to see color

c)

ability to detect heat

d)

ability to eat

20.

Astronomers have found many solar systems. Which of the following would most likely be found in a solar system?

a)

galaxy, star, planet

b)

moon, universe, planet

c)

start, planet, moon

d)

planet, moon, galaxy

21.

The liver is an organ in the human body. Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

a)

helping with digestion

b)

making proteins

c)

makin insulin

d)

filtering blood

22.

What causes the moon's phases

a)

Where you are standing on Earth

b)

the amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun

c)

The tilt of Earth

d)

how fast the moon is moving

23.

The path of an object in space around another object is a(n)

a)

orbit.

b)

axis.

c)

rotation.

d)

revolution.

24.

It takes about _____ for the earth to complete one rotation.

a)

28 days

b)

24 hours

c)

365 hours

d)

365 days

25.

Which moon phase is shown?

a)

New Moon

b)

First Quarter

c)

Waning Gibbous

d)

Waning Crescent

26.

Which moon phase is shown?

a)

First Quarter

b)

Third or Last Quarter

c)

Full Moon

d)

Waning Crescent

27.
Which body system lets you breathe oxygen in and carbon dioxide out?
a)
respiratory system
b)
circulatory system
c)
excretory system
d)
none of the above
28.
What are some major parts of the digestive system?
a)
kidneys, liver, bladder, and skin
b)
brain, spinal cord, and nerves
c)
mouth, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
d)
heart, arteries, and veins
29.
Which statement about body systems is true?
a)
Your body is made up of exactly seven systems.
b)
The skeletal system is more important than any other body system.
c)
All of your body systems must work together to keep you healthy.
d)
Each of your body systems works by itself to keep you healthy.
30.
What are kidneys?
a)
curvy shapes that look like a human ear
b)
a pair of respiratory organs used for breathing
c)
red beans often used in chili and salads
d)
a pair of excretory organs that filter waste products from blood
31.
Smooth muscle is related to stomach in the same way that cardiac muscle is related to ________?
a)
lungs
b)
heart
c)
skeletal muscles
d)
strong
32.
Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?
a)
looking like a dangerous animal
b)
being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
c)
having sharp claws or a strong shel
d)
having only a few young and caring for them
33.
A giraffe has a long neck in order to better reach leaves to eat.  This is an example of _____. 
a)
an adaptation
b)
environment
c)
response
d)
stimulus
34.
Which of the following is a physical adaptation for the underlined animal?
a)
A butterfly has bright colors to warn predators that it is poisonous.
b)
A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to play dead.
c)
A herd of buffalo encircle their young to protect them from a pack of wolves.
d)
A dung beetle rolls a piece of dung across the desert.
35.

What structure does an American Toad use to protect itself?

a)

Poisonous skin

b)

Hardshell

c)

Webbed feet

36.

The part of the plant that absorbs water is _________.

a)

Roots

b)

Flowers

c)

Stem

d)

Leaves

37.

What do the leaves of a plant do?

a)

They make the food for the plant.

b)

They take in the water from the ground.

c)

They transport water to the other parts of the plants

d)

They support the plant upright.

38.

Which part of plant uses sunlight to make food?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.

Which type of force is being used by the dog?

a)

push

b)

pull

c)

gravity

d)

friction

40.

What is the force that causes objects to fall to Earth?

a)

Friction

b)

Gravity

c)

Magnetism

d)

Pressure

41.

When two objects rub together, what force do they produce

a)

Gravity

b)

Magnetism

c)

Friction

d)

Heat

42.

A softball is tossed outside a window. Which two forces will act on the ball's motion as the ball flies and then hits the ground?

a)

gravity and friction

b)

friction and heat

c)

magnetism and gravity

43.

A horse was pulling an empty buggy, but then 5 people hopped on. What does the horse driver need to know about forces and motion to keep everyone safe while driving?

a)

The buggy has more mass now, so he will need more room to turn.

b)

The buggy has less mass now, so there is nothing to worry about.

c)

The buggy has more mass now, so he needs more time to brake.

44.

Some students wanted to find out if a tennis ball and a baseball dropped from the same height hit the ground at the same time. This investigation tests the effect of which of the following?

a)

wind

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

magnetism

45.

Students are investigating motion with a rubber band car. They want to know how the number of winds of the rubber band affects how the car moves. They will record the number of winds of the rubber band. What other data will they need to collect?

a)

The distance the car travels when released

b)

The length of the rubber band during each trial

c)

The amount of time it takes to wind the propeller

d)

The width of the surface on which the car moves

46.
Is burning wood a chemical or physical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
47.
Are fireworks exploding a physical or chemical change?
a)
phyiscal 
b)
chemical
48.

Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region?

a)

temperature and latitude

b)

precipitation and humidity

c)

temperature and precipitation

d)

humidity and air pressure

49.

Which zone has the the coldest place on earth?

a)

Tropical

b)

Temperate

c)

Polar

50.

Which zone gets the most rainfall?

a)

Polar

b)

Tropical

c)

Temperate