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TERM 1 GRADES 9-10

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Give the answer to the correct number of significant figures to

145.63 - 28.9

a)

116.73

b)

116.7

c)

116.70

d)

117

2.

Give the answer to the correct number of significant figures to

17.3 x 6.2

(a)  

3.

Give the answer to the correct number of significant figures to

247.89 ÷ 43.5

a)

5.70

b)

5.7

c)

5.699

d)

5.69

4.

Give the answer to the correct number of significant figures to

109.3758 ÷ 5.813

(a)  

5.
a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C

d)

Cannot be determined

6.

Accuracy means

a)

the measurements are close to each other

b)

the measurement is close to the true value

c)

the measurements are close to each other

d)

the measurements are close to each other and the true value.

7.

Which student is the most ACCURATE?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

8.

Which is the more precise measurement?

a)

4 mL

b)

4.3 mL

c)

4.30 mL

d)

4.300 mL

9.

Based on the markings of this beaker, what is the estimated volume?

a)

48 mL

b)

48.2 mL

c)

48.25 mL

d)

0.04 L

10.

Based on the markings of this graduated cylinder, what is the estimated volume?

a)

63.5 mL

b)

63 mL

c)

63.55 mL

d)

0.063 L

11.

Which Student is the most Precise?

a)

Alex

b)

Shandra

c)

Luis

12.

Measurements: 24.9, 25.2, 25.1, 24.8

True Value: 25.0

These measurements are…

a)

Accurate, but not precise

b)

Precise, but not accurate

c)

Both precise and accurate

d)

Neither precise nor accurate

13.

Measurements: 2.5, 14.5, 10.1, 45.3

True Value: 25.0

These measurements are…

a)

Accurate, but not precise

b)

Precise, but not accurate

c)

Both precise and accurate

d)

Neither precise nor accurate

14.
It is a measure of how close measurements come to each other when they are made in the same way
a)
Accuracy
b)
Precision
c)
Error
d)
Extrapolation
15.
A set of data are all close to each other, and they are close to the actual value.  This set of data can be described as...
a)
accurate
b)
precise
c)
both precise and accurate
16.

A company claims to sell 15 candy pieces in each bag. Judy counts her bag and finds 14, Josh finds 16, and Jill finds 15. The company is...

a)

accurate

b)

precise

c)

accurate and precise

d)

neither accurate nor precise

17.

Which student had the MOST ACCURATE results?

a)

Ash

b)

Casey

c)

Blake

18.

Measurements: 12.3, 14.5, 10.1, 18.9

Target Value: 27.0

These measurements are…

a)

Accurate, but not precise

b)

Precise, but not accurate

c)

Both precise and accurate

d)

Neither precise nor accurate

19.

Determine the density of an object with a mass of 10 grams and a volume of 5.00 mL. (Report your answer in the correct form of significant figures)

a)

2.00 g/mL

b)

2.0 g/mL

c)

2 g/mL

d)

0.5 g/mL

20.
What is the correct SI unit for mass?
a)
Kilograms
b)
newtons
c)
pounds
d)
grams
21.
The SI unit for temperature is __?__.
a)
degree fahrenheit  (° F)
b)
degree celsius  (° C)
c)
kelvin  (K)
d)
degree centigrade  (°C)
22.

The SI unit for time is the __?__.

a)

hours (h)

b)

liter (L)

c)

gram (g)

d)

second (s)

23.

What SI unit is used to measure length?

a)

meters

b)

liters

c)

centimeters

d)

kilograms

24.
What prefix is represented by the following symbol:  k
a)
hecto
b)
kilo
c)
deci
d)
deka
25.

What prefix is represented by the following symbol: m

a)

hecto

b)

kilo

c)

milli

d)

mega

26.

Which SI unit is used to measure amount of a substance?

a)

K

b)

kg

c)

mol

d)

kg/m3

27.

Which of the following is the correct prefix for 103?

a)

kilo-

b)

milli-

c)

deca-

d)

hecto-

28.

Which of the following is the correct prefix for 106?

a)

kilo-

b)

giga-

c)

mega-

d)

micro-

29.

Which of the following is the correct prefix for 10-6?

a)

milli-

b)

nano-

c)

mega-

d)

micro-

30.

Which of the following is the correct prefix for 10-2?

a)

milli-

b)

centi-

c)

deca-

d)

hecto-

31.
A centimetre is part of which system of measurement?
a)
Metric
b)
Imperial
32.
An inch is part of which system of measurement?
a)
Metric
b)
Imperial
33.
A foot is part of which system of measurement?
a)
Metric
b)
Imperial
34.
A kilometre is part of which system of measurement?
a)
Metric
b)
Imperial
35.
1.2 Metres is the same as:
a)
120 cm
b)
120 mm
c)
12cm
d)
12mm
36.
3 Metres is the same as:
a)
30cm
b)
3000 mm
c)
3000 cm
d)
30 mm
37.

Which of these are used to measure length.

a)

cm

b)

mm

c)

km

d)

all of them

38.
7,000 g = ____ kg
a)
70
b)
700
c)
7
d)
0.07
39.
240 cm = ___________ m
a)
2400
b)
24
c)
2.4
d)
0.24
40.
 68 cm = ___________ mm
a)
0.68
b)
6.8
c)
68
d)
680
41.

How many centimeters are in a meter?

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

10,000

42.
How many cm are in 7 inches? ( 1 inch = 2.54 cm)
a)
17.78 cm
b)
21.22 cm
c)
22.44 cm
43.
The next morning, you and your friend head to the race. She tells you that it is a 5 km race. You want to make sure that you pace yourself correctly. How long is the race in miles? (1 mile = 1.6 km)
a)
2.5 km
b)
3.12 km
c)
10 km
d)
3 km
44.
How many pounds will you find in two kilograms?
a)
4.4 lb
b)
4 lb
c)
8.8 lb
d)
5.5 lb
45.

Which is the largest imperial unit of measure for length?

a)

inch (in.)

b)

foot (ft)

c)

yard (yd)

d)

mile (mi)

46.

Which of the following choices best represents the length reading from the metric ruler pictured?

a)

87 mm

b)

87.4 mm

c)

87.40 mm

d)

87.400 mm

47.

Which of the following choices best represents the length reading from the metric ruler pictured?

a)

0.8 cm

b)

0.80 cm

c)

0.800 cm

d)

8 cm

48.
What piece of equipment (tool) is used to measure volume  more accurately?
a)
Graduated Cylinder
b)
Meter Stick
c)
Triple-Beam Balance
d)
Beaker
49.
If the beams are balanced with the riders in the positions shown, what is the total mass of the object?
a)
545.2g
b)
540.52g
c)
540.2g
d)
545.20g
50.
What is the measurement using the correct number of sig. figs.?
a)
8.5mL
b)
8.50mL
c)
8.45mL
d)
8.4mL
51.

What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder?

a)

20.15 mL

b)

20.1 mL

c)

21.5 mL

d)

21.50 mL

e)

20.150 mL

52.

What is the Celsius temperature according to the thermometer?

a)

82.9 ⁰F

b)

86 ⁰C

c)

30 ⁰C

d)

30.0 ⁰C

e)

30.00⁰C

53.

What is the mass (in grams) pictured on this triple beam balance?

a)

37.3

b)

7.3

c)

30.3

d)

37

e)

37.30

54.

Which fundamental quantity is measured in amperes?

a)

electric current

b)

amount of substance

c)

temperature

d)

intensity of light

55.

The standard unit of length is

a)

meter

b)

second

c)

kilogram

d)

newton

56.

Which one of these options is NOT a derived quantity?

a)

Area

b)

Volume

c)

Density

d)

Temperature

57.

When a standard is set for a quantity, then standard quantity is called a

a)

unit

b)

amount

c)

rate

d)

prefix

58.

What is the SI unit of Amount of substance

a)

metre

b)

candela

c)

newton

d)

mole

59.

Which one of the following is the derived unit?

a)

speed

b)

length

c)

mass

d)

luminous intensity

60.

How many fundamental quantities are there?

a)

10

b)

5

c)

7

d)

8

61.

Which is a not a fundamental quantity here?

a)

length

b)

area

c)

mass

d)

time

62.

Force is a

a)

fundamental quantity

b)

derived quantity

63.

The SI unit of time is

a)

hour

b)

second

c)

minute

d)

days

64.

The fundamental physical quantity involved in calculating volume is

a)

length

b)

mass

c)

time

d)

current

65.

What are physical quantities?

a)

Physical quantities are anything that the mind can think of. Dreams, thoughts and feelings are quantities.

b)

Physical quantities are any activities that human beings can participate in.

c)

Physical quantity are anything that can be counted or measured and a value be placed on.

d)

Physical quantities are things that CANNOT be counted or measured.

66.

All physical quantities are . . .

a)

Not measurable;

b)

Related to each other;

c)

Not related to each other;

d)

Measurable.

67.

In Science and Technology, a worldwide system of measurements is used. This system and it's units are called . . .

a)

Prefixes and suffixes;

b)

The metric or international system (SI) of units;

c)

Scientific names and units;

d)

Millimeter, centimeter and kilogram.

68.

Physical quantities can be . . .

a)

Fundamental or prefix quantities

b)

Fundamental or derived quantities

c)

Derived quantities or prefix quantities

d)

Unit quantities or prefix quantities

69.
A deer running 15 meters per second due west.Vector or scalar?
a)
Scalar
b)
Vector
70.
 Amy runs 2 miles south, then turns around and runs 3 miles north. What is displacement?
a)
5 miles
b)
1 mile 
c)
2 miles south
d)
1 mile north 
71.
Sara walks from Point A to Point B. Which is true?
a)
Distance and displacement are EQUAL
b)
Distance is less than displacement
72.

Michael walks in the following order: from Point A, to Point B, and finally to Point C. Which is true?

a)

Distance and displacement are EQUAL

b)

Distance is less than displacement

c)

Displacement is less than distance.

73.

Which driver has an equal distance and displacement at B?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

74.
A quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a scalar quantity.
a)
True
b)
False
75.

An example of scalar magnitude:

a)

velocity

b)

mass

c)

acceleration

d)

force

76.
This is speed in a specific direction.
a)
Velocity
b)
Motion
c)
Position
77.
Which statement describes a vector?
a)
It has magnitude but no direction
b)
It has direction but no magnitude
c)
It has both direction and magnitude
d)
It has constant magnitude but no
 direction
78.
Which of the following quantities are vectors?
a)
speed, velocity, acceleration
b)
velocity, acceleration, force
c)
force, acceleration, mass
d)
length, mass, time
79.

A scalar quantity has...

a)

into 2 vectors which act at right angles to each other.

b)

magnitude only,

c)

taking into account their direction.

d)

a magnitude and a direction

e)

added and subtracted algebraically.

80.
In practice A of the figure, What is  the magnitude of the  resultant displacement?
a)
5 km 
b)
8 km
c)
11 km
d)
15 km
81.
A car travels 90 meters due north in 15 seconds. Then the car turns around and travels 40 meters due south.  What is the magnitude and direction  of the car's resultant displacement?  
a)
40 metres, South
b)
50 metres, South
c)
50 metres, North
d)
40 metres, North 
82.
If a boomerang is thrown 20 m in a straight line and returns exactly to the spot it was thrown what is its displacement?
a)
20m
b)
40m
c)
0m
d)
-20m
83.

Siri walks in a forest 10m east and goes back 4 m west. What is the total distance traveled by Siri?

a)

4 m

b)

6 m

c)

10 m

d)

14 m

84.

What is the resultant vector of the two labeled vectors?

a)

+2 km

b)

+14 km

c)

-2 km

d)

-14 km

85.

An aeroplane is flying horizontally and heading north through the air. Its speed through the air is a and the wind is blowing east with a speed b.


The speed over the ground is given by

a)

a+ba+b

b)

a2+b2a^2+b^2

c)

a+b\sqrt{a+b}

d)

a2+b2\sqrt{a^2+b^2}

86.

What symbol is typically used to draw a vector?

a)

Plus sign

b)

The letter X

c)

Box

d)

Arrow

e)

Hash tag

87.

Scalar or Vector: The airplane was flying 500 miles per hour due west from New York to California.

a)

Scalar

b)

Vector

88.

Scalar or Vector: The 5000 pound car was sitting in the last parking space on the block.

a)

Vector

b)

Scalar

89.

Scalar or Vector: The sprinter accelerated towards the finish line at a rate of 5 meters per second squared.

a)

Scalar

b)

Vector

90.
To get from point A to point B you must avoid walking through a pond.  To avoid the pond, you must walk 34 meters south and 41 meters east.  To the nearest meter, how many meters would be saved if it were possible to walk through the pond? 
a)
35
b)
22
c)
58
d)
75