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WorksheetsFirst year revision questions
Total questions: 149
Worksheet time: 2hrs 16mins
What do scientists use to build scientific knowledge? Select ALL correct answers.
evidence
data
inferences
opinions
How do scientists gather evidence?
by looking for patterns
by conducting investigations
by making observations
all of the above
Why do scientists control variables in an experiment?
to prove that the experiment is fair.
to show that the results of the experiment are correct.
to find out how the variables are related.
to make a model.
Which of these is a model?
a factor in an experiment that may change
a fossil
a replica of a something that can be used to explain or predict new information.
All matter is made up of tiny _______________
energy
particles (atoms and molecules)
bits
antimatter
The particles of ___________________ are tightly packed.
solids
liquids
gases
none
The particles of liquids can:
vibrate
move past each other
both
none
The forces of attraction between particles of _________ are weakest.
solids
liquids
gases
none
Which of the following sentences are true about solids?
Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape but not a fixed volume
Solids are not rigid, have a fixed shape and no fixed volume
Solids are rigid, have a fixed shape and a fixed volume
Particles are always moving.
True
False
Something that goes from liquid to gas is...
Evaporation
Melting
Freezing
Sublimation
Which image shows particles in a solid?
Which image shows particles in a liquid?
Which image shows particles in a gas?
Which of the following is the simplest form of substance?
solution
compound
element
mixture
When one or more substance is combined it is called __________________.
compound
element
mixture
solution
Which of the following statements describes an element?
It contains only one kind of atom.
It can be decomposed by ordinary chemical means.
It is composed of atoms of two or more elements that bond together.
It has unique properties that are different from the properties of its individual elements.
Which of the following statements describes a compound?
It contains only one kind of atom.
It can be separated by physical means.
It cannot be decomposed into simpler types of substances.
It consists of atoms of two or more different elements bond together.
Filtering is
Separating a soluble solid and solvent
When one liquid is changed to another liquid
Separating solids from liquids
Separating an insoluble solid from a liquid
The separation technique being used is
Decanting
Filtering
Evaporation
Distillation
In filtration, what is the part that remains called?
Which one of these foods does NOT contain protein?
When eaten, what are Carbohydrates
MAIN FUNCTION?
Vitamin C is used to help heal the body and boost a person's immune system
Too much Iron can lead to fatigue, weakness dizziness and brittle nails.
What food group is missing from this plate?
Grains
Fruits
Dairy
Protein
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
secrete enzymes
digest proteins
produce hormones
transport materials
Which gas is transported by the circulatory system in humans and is used by cells during respiration to release energy stored in food?
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
hydrogen
oxygen
What is the main organ of the circulatory system?
small intestine
bone
lungs
heart
Arteries carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart.
True
False
Veins carry oxygen poor blood back to the heart.
False
True
The job of the heart is to . . .
pump blood around the body.
send food to the small intestines.
break down food.
give energy to the body.
What is the respiratory system?
The system that helps you breathe.
The system that transports blood.
The system that helps you move.
The system that sends electrical signals.
What is the major organ of the respiratory system?
heart
lungs
diaphragm
kidneys
These tiny air sacs are found in the lungs:
alveoli
bronchi
bronchioles
trachea
Which of these correctly maps the flow of air entering the body?
nose - bronchi - trachea - lungs
nose -lungs- trachea - bronchi
nose - trachea - bronchi - lungs
The windpipe is also known as the _______.
trachea
alveoli
bronchi
pharynx
The trachea splits into 2 branches that connect to the lungs. These branches are called _____.
alveoli
bronchioles
bronchi
alveolus
Bronchi branch into even smaller tubes called _______.
alveoli
bronchioles
tubules
pulmonary vessels
What function do alveoli perform?
the exchange of lymph between air and lymph nodes
the exchange of blood between the heart and lungs
the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream
the removal of water from oxygen
T/F: Alveoli are surrounded by blood vessels called capillaries.
true
false
What is the main function of the diaphragm?
airway tubes that branch off the Trachea and enter the lungs
the windpipe that connects the mouth and nose to the lungs
a muscle below the lungs responsible for inhalation and exhalation
organ responsible for gas exchange
Where is the diaphragm located?
below the heart
on each side of the bronchi
at the top of the left lung
below the lungs
The main function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with___________.
oxygen
water
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
Small sacs in the lungs that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and the bloodstream.
alveoli
lungs
diaphragm
bronchus
Identify this part of the respiratory system.
bronchioles
trachea
alveoli
lungs
Identify this part of the respiratory system.
lungs
bronchus
trachea
diaphragm
Identify this part of the respiratory system.
trachea
alveoli
lungs
diaphragm
Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.
renewable resources
replaceable resources
non renewable resources
non replaceable resources
Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.
the earth
coal
oil
natural gas
Coal is burned to heat water so that the _______ can turn turbines.
fire
steam
water
heat
Renewable resources ...
are not replaceable
are used more frequently than non renewables
are never going to run out
going to run out
What are fossil fuels?
coal, oil, uranium
oil, natural gas, uranium
coal, oil, natural gas
geothemals, coal, natural gas
What type of power plant uses scraps from farming, waste products and wind to generate electricity?
Hydroelectric Power Plant
Geothermal Power Plant
Biomass Power Plant
Nuclear Power Plant
Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of heat in a _____ power plant.
biomass
geothermal
nuclear
hydroelectric
Which of the following process is used in a turbine?
Converting fuel into heat
Converting thermal energy in steam to mechanical energy
Electromagnetic induction
Converting electrical energy into mechanical energy
Name the type of power station.
Thermal Power Station
Nuclear Power Station
Hydroelectric Power Station
Biomass Power Station
Name the type of power station.
Thermal Power Station
Nuclear Power Station
Wind Power Station
Solar Power Station
In a thermal power station, where is steam produced?
Furnace
Boiler
Turbine
Transformer
Uses Uranium in _______ power station.
Hydroelectric
Nuclear
Oil
Wave
Energy transfer when fuel is burnt in a thermal power station.
Kinetic --> heat
Heat --> chemical
Chemical --> Heat
Electric --> Light
Name the type of power station,
chemical-->heat-->kinetic-->electrical
Thermal Power Station
Nuclear Power Station
Wind Power Station
Solar Power Station
Which measurement would you use to measure the following?
the volume of a soda bottle
centimetres
litres
kilograms
grams
Which measurement would you use to measure the following?
your mass
centimetres
litres
kilograms
millilitres
Which measurement would you use to measure the following?
the volume of a glass of water
millimetres
millilitres
milligrams
grams
Which measurement would you use to measure the following?
the distance from school to the mall
kilometres
kilolitres
kilograms
cetimetres
Which measurement would you use to measure the following?
the length of a pencil
centimetres
metres
milligrams
grams
True or False:
1 litre is the same as 1000 millilitres
True
False
How many millilitres are in a 2 litres?
2
20
200
2000
How many grams are in 5 kilograms?
5
50
500
5000
4 l = _____ ml
40
400
4,000
40,000
7 km = ________m
70 m
700 m
7,000 m
70,000 m
9 cm =
90 cm
90 mm
900 mm
9,000 mm
1 km = _____ m
10
100
1,000
10,000
2 m = ______ cm
20
200
2000
24
Which unit of measurement is greatest?
metres
millimetres
centimetres
kilometres
1 m = _______ cm
1
10
100
1000
