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1st Semester Science Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a rubber band stretched it has____ energy

a)

nucular

b)

potential

c)

kinetic

d)

chemical

2.
Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.
a)
high to low
b)
low to high
c)
high to high
3.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
4.
On a cold rainy day a baby is touching a cold window.  It feels so cold. Which way is the heat moving moving? 
a)
Cold is moving from the window to the hand.
b)
Heat is moving from the hand to the window.
c)
Heat doesn't move.
d)
It moves in currents
5.
Potential energy is energy that is...
a)
stored
b)
already used
c)
being used currently
d)
never going to be used
6.

A chemical change is different than a physical change because in a chemical change...

a)

Chemicals are used

b)

A new substance is formed and in a physical change no new substance is formed

c)

Molecules do not physically touch

d)

The change can be seen but in a physical change it cannot

7.

An element and an atom are different but related because...

a)

A particular element is made up of many different types of atoms

b)

A molecule is the same as an atom

c)

An element is made up of all the same type of atom

d)

An element is smaller than an atom

8.

The density of an object is...

a)

The mass divided by the volume D = m/v

b)

The volume divided by the mass D = v/m

c)

The same as its weight

d)

The same as the size of the object

9.

If two objects have the same volume but one has a greater mass, the one with greater mass...

a)

Has a lower density

b)

Has a higher density

c)

Will float

d)

Will sink

10.

If you cut a wooden block in half, each half would have...

a)

Half the density of the original piece

b)

Twice the density of the original piece

c)

The same density as the original piece

d)

No density at all

11.

Density is a characteristic property of a substance. This means that the density of water

a)

Stays the same regardless of the volume

b)

Changes depending on the volume

c)

Is greater for a greater amount of water

d)

Is less for a smaller amount of water

12.

An object will float in a liquid if it is...

a)

More dense than the liquid

b)

Less dense than the liquid

c)

Lighter than metal

d)

Shaped like a ball

13.

A tiny piece of sand is very light but sinks in water. This is because...

a)

Sand is a solid

b)

Sand is less dense than water

c)

There is more water than sand

d)

Sand is more dense than water

14.

Nails rusting is a...

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

15.

Water boiling is a...

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

16.

Crushing a soda can is a...

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

17.

Baking a cake is a...

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

18.

Ice melting is a...

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

19.

Hypothesis

a)

the steps taken in an experiment

b)

any variable that does not change during an experiment

c)

a prediction and states whether the independent variable will have an effect on the dependent variable

20.

(6.8A) According to the above diagram, at what point would the roller coaster car have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

21.

(6.8A) According to the above diagram, at what point would the roller coaster car have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

22.

(6.8D) Which description of motion is best represented by this graph?

a)

The speed of the car is decreasing.

b)

The speed of the car is increasing.

c)

The speed of the car is constant.

d)

The speed of the car is zero.

23.

(6.8D) Which statement below best describes the motion of the car?


a)

The car is stopped for two minutes, travels at a constant speed for two minutes, and then stops.

b)

The car is stopped for two minutes, increases its speed over two minutes, and then stops.

c)

The car travels at a constant speed for two minutes, increases its speed over two minutes, and then travels at a constant speed for two more minutes.

d)

The car increases its speed for two minutes, travels at a constant speed for two minutes, and then increases its speed over the next two minutes.

24.

(6.8D) What is a valid conclusion that the student can make about the runner’s motion?

a)

The average speed of the runner remained constant as the runner covered more distance.

b)

The average speed of the runner increased as the runner covered more distance.

c)

The average speed of the runner decreased as the runner covered more distance.

d)

The average speed of the runner increased and then remained constant as the runner covered more distance.

25.

(6.8D) Which graph below best represents the motion of the dog in terms of distance from home over time?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
27.
Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3. What is its density?
a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
28.
Jack has a rock. The rock has a mass of 14g and a volume of 2cm3. What is the density of the rock?
a)
7 mL
b)
7 g/cm3
c)
28 g/cm3
d)
1/7 g/cm3
29.
What is the measuring unit for mass?
a)
centimeter 
b)
millimeter 
c)
grams 
d)
pounds
30.
Which units of measurement are used for volume?
a)
grams
b)
centimeters
c)
grams/milliliter
d)
milliliter
31.
What is this tool to get mass?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
ruler
c)
thermometer
d)
graduate cylinder
32.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup 
d)
plastic bottle
33.
What is the volume of Object X?
a)
10.0 cm3
b)
15.0 cm3
c)
20.0 cm3
d)
25.0 cm3
34.
How are scientific theories different from scientific laws?
a)
Scientific theories are well-supported ideas that can be modified, but are rarely discarded.
b)
Scientific theories are laws that have not been proven yet.
c)
Scientific theories are claims that a few scientists believe.
d)
Scientific theories are educated guesses.
35.

Condensation is...

a)

the change of the state of matter from the gas phase into the liquid phase.

b)

any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravitational pull from clouds.

36.

Evaporation is...

a)

the change of the state of matter from the gas phase into the liquid phase.

b)

a type of vaporization that occurs on the surface of a liquid as it changes into the gas phase.

37.

The smallest substance of matter that still contains all the properties of that matter is called a(n) _______________.

a)

proton

b)

atom

c)

electron

d)

compound

38.

Very small negatively charged particles of an atom are called _____________.

a)

atoms

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

electrons

39.

A specific type of atom with unique properties is called an ____________.

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

molecule

d)

neutron

40.

Everything in the universe that has mass and takes up space is called ______________.

a)

matter

b)

compounds

c)

electrons

d)

quarks

41.

The particles of an atom that do not have any electric charge are called _________________.

a)

electrons

b)

neutrons

c)

protons

d)

mass

42.

The center of an atom where protons and neutrons are found is called __________________.

a)

an electron

b)

the electron cloud

c)

the nucleus

d)

metalloid

43.

The positively charged particles of an atom are called ____________.

a)

protons

b)

electrons

c)

neutrons

d)

electron cloud

44.

Energy that an object has due to its motion.

a)

kinetic energy

b)

sound energy

c)

nuclear energy

d)

thermal energy

45.

The rule that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

a)

law of conservation of energy

b)

gravitational potential energy

c)

nuclear energy

d)

elastic potential energy

46.

The energy an object has because of its position; also the internal stored energy of an object, such as energy stored in chemical bonds.

a)

electrical energy

b)

potential energy

c)

electromagnetic energy

d)

thermal energy

47.

Potential energy that depends on the height of an object.

a)

thermal energy

b)

elastic potential energy

c)

gravitational potential energy

d)

nuclear energy

48.

The factor being tested by the scientist is called:

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Control Group

d)

Constants

49.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change
b)
keep the same
c)
experiment with
d)
investigate
50.
2. A change of state from a liquid to a solid is called....
a)
Melting
b)
Freezing
c)
Evaporation
51.
change from liquid to gas is called....
a)
expansion
b)
evaporation
c)
condensation
d)
sublimation
52.

What charge is the proton?

a)

positive

b)

no charge (neutral)

c)

negative

d)

Senaida-charged

53.

What charge is the electron?

a)

Logan-charged

b)

negative

c)

positive

d)

no charge (neutral)

54.

What charge is the neutron?

a)

no charge (neutral)

b)

positive

c)

negative

d)

Katlyn-charged

55.

When the arrow is pulled back...

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

56.

As it is moving....

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

57.

What is a Variable?

a)

a single factor that is isolated and tested in an experiment. Could be changed or not changed.

b)

Information using the senses to describe observations.

c)

Based on attitudes, beliefs, or opinions instead of verifiable evidence

d)

an explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations

58.

What is a Constant?

a)

variable that the investigaor chooses to change in an experiment

b)

the variable that may change as a result or a response.

c)

an individual group kept constant and is a standard of comparison in the "natural" state.

d)

all the variables in the experiment that are kept the same through all trials.

59.

What is an atom?

a)

Organizes the elements based on their repeating properties.

b)

the smallest unit of ordinary matter that makes up a chemical element.

c)

A pure substance that cannot be broken down by chemical or physical means.

d)

A one- or two-letter abbreviation of an element's name.

60.

A group of atoms bonded together, is a...

a)

molecule

b)

atom

c)

factor

d)

electron

61.

Mechanical energy, stored energy, or energy caused by its position is called...

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Force

d)

Velocity

62.

What is the energy an object has because of its motion?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Force

c)

Kinetic Energy

d)

Speed

63.
A molecule is smaller than an atom.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
A molecule is________
a)
a glob of gelatinous goo
b)
smaller than an atom
c)
filled with raisons
d)
more than one atom bonded together
65.
True or False? Atoms are the basic building blocks for all matter?
a)
True
b)
False
66.
The speed of the molecules determines the _____.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
pressure
d)
temperature
67.
Particles of a liquid
a)
are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position.
b)
have no viscosity.
c)
decrease in volume with increasing temperature.
d)
are free to move around one another but still touch.
68.
Which has a greater distance between particles?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
69.
In which state of matter do the particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them?
a)
Crystal
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
d)
Solid
70.
In which state of matter are molecules the closest to each other?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas