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Midterm Review 2022

Total questions: 151

Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

a)

observing

b)

inferring

c)

predicting

d)

classifying

2.

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a

a)

prediction

b)

hypothesis

c)

theory

d)

law

3.

Which of the following are NOT examples of data?

a)

facts

b)

figures

c)

theories

d)

measurements

4.

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a scientific

a)

inquiry

b)

hypothesis

c)

theory

d)

law

5.

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a

a)

scientific inquiry

b)

scientific hypothesis

c)

scientific theory

d)

scientific law

6.

Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

a)

manipulated observations

b)

quantitative observations

c)

qualitative observations

d)

operational observations

7.

Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers are called

a)

manipulated observations

b)

quantitative observations

c)

qualitative observations

d)

operational observations

8.

Grocery stores organize food according to food type—dairy, frozen, bakery, and so on. This is an example of

a)

observation

b)

posing questions

c)

classifying

d)

inferences

9.

Scientists can communicate their results

a)

at scientific meetings

b)

in scientific journals

c)

by exchanging information on the internet

d)

all of the above

10.

To reveal trends in data, the data should be presented in a(an)

a)

hypothesis

b)

graph

c)

operational definition

d)

scientific investigation

11.

The part of an experiment in which all conditions are kept the same is the

a)

hypothesis

b)

control

c)

conclusion

d)

independent variable

12.

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called

a)

descriptive research

b)

pure science

c)

scientific methods

d)

applied science

13.

What does heat do when convection currents are moving?

a)

Sinks

b)

Rises

c)

Stays in place

14.

Which picture shows material that is more dense?

a)

The picture of the left

b)

The picture on the right

15.

When do particles move faster?

a)

In hot water

b)

In cold water

16.

Why does ice float?

a)

Due to convection currents

b)

It is more dense than water.

c)

It is less dense than water.

17.

What causes convection current in the Earth?

a)

The uneven heating on each layer inside the Earth.

b)

The crusts outer layer.

c)

The temperatures we feel outside.

18.

What is an example of a convection current?

a)

Touching a hot spoon that was in a soup bowl.

b)

Feeling the suns rays on a nice summer day.

c)

Touching an iron skillet after cooking and feeling the heat.

d)

Movement of gas in a hot air balloon.

19.

Which type of material rises?

a)

Material that is more dense

b)

Material that is less dense

c)

The density does not determine if particles will rise or fall

20.

What is an example of convection currents

a)

Feeling the heat from a bonfire with your friends

b)

Touching a hot curling iron

c)

The movement of air in a circular motion in the atmosphere

21.
Light is a form of 
a)
energy
b)
radiation
c)
reflection
22.
All waves carry
a)
energy
b)
light 
c)
matter
d)
particles
23.
Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy
a)
Gamma Rays
b)
Radio Waves
c)
Visible Light
d)
Infrared rays
24.
Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy
a)
Radio waves
b)
Ultraviolet Rays
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
X-rays
25.
Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?
a)
X-rays
b)
Visible Light
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
Ultraviolet Rays
26.
Heat is the _______ of energy.
a)
Transfer
b)
Measure
27.
Temperature is the ________ of energy.
a)
Transfer
b)
Measure
28.

If you put a burger on the grill...

a)

Its particles will speed up.

b)

Its particles will slow down.

29.
Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.
a)
high to low
b)
low to high
c)
high to high
d)
It can travel high to low and low to high. 
30.

How does heat move?

a)

from a warmer to a cooler object

b)

from a cooler to a warmer object

c)

toward a hot object

d)

away from a cold object

31.

How is energy from the Sun transferred?

a)

by radiation

b)

by conduction

c)

by convection

d)

by the force of gravity

32.

When you heat up an object, the particles in the object move _________.

a)

faster

b)

the same speed

c)

slower

33.

Cold water has ______________ density than warm water.

a)

less

b)

more

c)

the same

34.

When you touch hot sand, heat is transferred by _________ to your skin.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

35.
What is the definition of CONDUCTION?
a)
When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.
b)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
c)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
d)
When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
36.
What is the definition of CONVECTION
a)
When heat transfers through waves.
b)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
c)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
d)
Heat traveling from the sun
37.
What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?
a)
Conduction
b)
Radiation
c)
Convection
d)
Density
38.
How does the air move in a sea breeze?
a)
wind moves from north to south
b)
wind moves from ocean to the land
c)
wind moves from the land to the ocean
d)
wind moves from south to north
39.
What is it called when a liquid changes into a gas?
a)
Rain
b)
Water Vapor
c)
Evaporate
d)
Light
40.

Energy from the sun is called

a)

hydroelectric

b)

nuclear energy

c)

wind harnessing

d)

electromagnetic radiation

41.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup 
d)
plastic bottle
42.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
43.
Why do some substances float on water?
a)
they are warmer than water
b)
they are cooler than water
c)
they are more dense than water
d)
they are less dense than water
44.
Which property of matter is determined by dividing its mass by its volume?
a)
elasticity
b)
buoyancy
c)
density
d)
viscosity
45.

Which box has a higher density?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

They are the same

46.

Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

magnetism

47.

Winds that blow from 300 latitude to the equator are called...

a)

westerlies

b)

polar easterlies

c)

trade winds

d)

horse latitudes

48.

The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...

a)

coriolis effect

b)

doldrums

c)

trade winds

d)

westerlies

49.

Winds always blow from areas of _________ pressure to areas of _________ pressure.

a)

high, high

b)

low, low

c)

low, high

d)

high, low

50.

What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

a)

ocean current

b)

gyre

c)

upwelling

d)

conveyor belt

51.

Currents that within the first few hundred meters of the ocean are called

a)

Deep Currents

b)

Convection Currents

c)

Surface Currents

d)

Wave Currents

52.
Surface currents are mainly caused by
a)
The Coriolis Effect
b)
Cold and Warm Water
c)
Convection
d)
Wind
53.

The Gulf stream (starting near the Equator) carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Freezing

d)

Fresh

54.

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the northern hemisphere moves

a)

clockwise

b)

counter clockwise

c)

both

d)

neither

55.

Due to the Coriolis Effect, water in the southern hemisphere moves

a)

clockwise

b)

counter-clockwise

c)

both

d)

neither

56.
Warm ocean currents generally come from
a)
The North Pole
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Equator
d)
Both A and B
57.
Cold ocean currents generally come from
a)
The North Pole 
b)
The South Pole
c)
The Equator
d)
Both A and B
58.
Currents are influenced by weather, the Earth's rotation, and the position of the _______.
a)
sun
b)
continents
c)
wind
59.
The apparent curving of moving objects from a straight path due to Earth's rotation is called the _____________  effect.
a)
Coriolis
b)
Jupiter
c)
sun
d)
continental
60.

Which of the following best describes weather?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

61.

Which of the following best describes climate?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

62.
A(n) ____________ is a navigational instrument for finding directions.
a)
compass
b)
wind sock
c)
wind vane
d)
weather map
63.
An instrument that determines the direction from which the wind is blowing is called a(n) ______________.
a)
anemometer
b)
wind sock
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
64.
This tool measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere.
a)
weather satellite
b)
weather map
c)
hygrometer
d)
weather balloon
65.
A(n) ________________ measures relative humidity, using the cooling effect of evaporation.
a)
hygrometer
b)
sling psychrometer
c)
anemometer
d)
barometer
66.
What measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
thermometer
67.
A(n) ________________ measures air pressure.
a)
anemometer
b)
thermometer
c)
barometer
d)
hygrometer
68.
A tool that measures wind speed is called a(n) ________________.
a)
wind vane
b)
wind sock
c)
hygrometer
d)
anemometer
69.
This weather tool measures air temperature.
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
anemometer
d)
hygrometer
70.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
Christmas ornament
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
71.
What is the name of this tool?
a)
Barometer
b)
Hygrometer
c)
Rain Gauge
d)
Thermometer
72.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
wind vane
d)
thermometer
73.
A rain gauge measures what?
a)
Air pressure
b)
Wind speed
wind speed
c)
Amount of rain fall
d)
Wind direction
74.

Which of the following best describes weather?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

75.
It is raining.
a)
weather
b)
climate
76.
The high temperature today will be near 75 C.
a)
weather
b)
climate
77.
The average winter temperature is 45 C.
a)
weather
b)
climate
78.

It is raining outside right now.

a)

weather

b)

climate

79.

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

a)

weather

b)

climate

80.

The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

a)

weather

b)

climate

81.

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

a)

weather

b)

climate

82.

The meteorologist predicts that tomorrow, it will be very windy outside.

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

83.

Which of the following best describe the term 'climate'?

a)

the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us

b)

is taken over a long period of time

c)

precipitation

d)

is taken over a short period of time

84.
Which of the following best describe the term 'weather'?
a)
day to day changes in the atmosphere
b)
long-term pattern in the weather
c)
measured over many years
d)
wind and rain
85.

The temperature increased quickly overnight. I may need to get my summer clothes out.

a)

weather

b)

climate

86.

It rained 2 inches in Seattle, Washington on November 5th.

a)

weather

b)

climate

87.

Ice pellets

a)

Sleet

b)

Frost

c)

Hail

d)

Rain

88.

Ice crystals

a)

Glaze

b)

Rime

c)

Snow

d)

Hail

89.

Large ice chunks

a)

Mist

b)

Snow

c)

Hail

d)

Glaze

90.

Liquid droplets

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Sleet

d)

Hail

91.
What kind of precipitation is formed when water falls from the clouds and lands on the ground as liquid water?
a)
Hail
b)
Sleet
c)
Rain
d)
Snow
92.
Snow is most common is which season?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Fall
d)
Spring
93.
Precipitation MUST start from where?
a)
Sky
b)
Clouds
c)
Sun
d)
Ground
94.

What is the most common precipitation?

a)

sleet

b)

freezing rain

c)

snow

d)

rain

95.

What is precipitation?

a)

solids falling from the sky

b)

precipitation

c)

any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches earth's surface

d)

liquids falling from the sky

96.

very light rain

a)

drizzle

b)

graupel

c)

cloudburst

d)

slush

97.

a solid form of precipitation composed of ice crystals in complex hexagonal form

a)

sleet

b)

snow

c)

hail

d)

megactyometeor

98.

raindrops that turn to ice after they hit the ground or other cold surfaces

a)

dew

b)

freezing rain

c)

drizzle

d)

slush

99.

This picture of branches coated in thick ice was caused by

a)

rain

b)

freezing rain

c)

sleet

d)

snow

100.

The formation of a cloud is a part of the

a)

Carbon Cycle

b)

Nitrogen Cycle

c)

Water Cycle

d)

Photosynthesis

101.

What is the process called when water changes to vapor (gas)?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

freezing

d)

melting

102.

What is it called when the water vapor in the air increases?

a)

condensation

b)

freezing

c)

relative humidity

d)

melting

103.

What is the process called when water vapor changes to a liquid?

a)

evaporation

b)

relative humidity

c)

melting

d)

condensation

104.

What starts the process of the formation of clouds?

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

rain

d)

dust

105.

This is a picture of _____________________.

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

relative humidity

d)

cloud formation

106.

Which process is not involved in the formation of clouds?

a)

relative humidity

b)

evaporation

c)

condensation

d)

respiration

107.

Water droplets attach to ______________ to form clouds.

a)

dust

b)

gas

c)

rain

d)

heat

108.

Millions of tiny ___________________ clump together to form a cloud.

a)

waves

b)

water droplets

c)

gases

d)

bubbles

109.

When water vapor rises into the air it becomes

a)

warm

b)

frozen

c)

hot

d)

cool

110.
Which is the opposite of condensation?
a)
runoff
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
111.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
112.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
113.
When water _________, dew forms.
a)
Melts
b)
Evaporates
c)
Condenses
d)
Precipitates
114.
What is the energy source for the water cycle?
a)
the sun
b)
the earth
c)
water
d)
the moon
115.
Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.
a)
cold
b)
light
c)
heavy
d)
hot
116.
Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.
a)
cools
b)
heats up
c)
freezes
d)
lights up
117.
During which stage do clouds form?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
118.

what is this

a)

A barometer

b)

A wind vane

c)

A weater vane

d)

A rain gauge

119.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
120.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Warm
d)
Cold
121.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
122.
Describe a tropical air mass.
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
123.
What types of air masses form over oceans?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
124.
What types of air masses form over land?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
125.
What types of air masses would be colder?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
126.
Rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a warm air mass the cold air slides under the warm air. This is called a  .....
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
127.
When a warm air mass gently slides on top of a cold air mass, and you have drizzly rain and then warmer weather, what type of front is it?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
128.

The symbol on a weather map for a cold front is what?

a)

a blue line with triangles on it

b)

a blue line with semi-circles on it

c)

a red line with triangles on it

d)

a red line with circles on it

129.
This is the symbol for a(n) _______________
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
130.

The symbol on a weather map for a warm front is what?

a)

a blue line with triangles on it

b)

a blue line with circles on it

c)

a red line with semi-circles on it

d)

a red line with circles on it

131.
A front is
a)
where warm air is cooling at earth's surface
b)
a line where hot and cold air are separating
c)
a line where two different air masses meet
d)
where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
132.
A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?
a)
snow  
b)
sunny and fair
c)
rain and/or thunderstorms 
d)
 cool and dry 
133.
When a cold front or a warm front stays in place for several days without invading another front, it is called a ______. 
a)
stationary front 
b)
 cold front 
c)
occluded front
d)
warm front 
134.
What types of weather is associated with a maritime tropical?
a)
dry and warm
b)
dry and cold
c)
wet and cold
d)
wet and warm
135.
What type of air mass is created when neither air mass is stronger than another?
a)
Occluded
b)
cold 
c)
Stationary
d)
Warm
136.
How do we name air masses?
a)
Water and temperature
b)
Air pressure
c)
moisture and temperature
d)
Cold and warm
137.

What type of weather does a CYCLONE bring?

a)

Clear and calm

b)

Stormy

138.

What type of weather does an ANTICYCLONE bring?

a)

Clear and calm

b)

Stormy

139.

Does a CYCLONE have low or high pressure?

a)

Low

b)

High

140.

Would CYCLONES be more likely to occur with warm or cold weather?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

141.

A cyclone that forms over WATER is NOT called...

a)

Tropical Storms

b)

Hurricane

c)

Typhoons

d)

Tornadoes

142.

What is climate?

a)

the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

b)

cloud cover and temperature

c)

precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

d)

weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

143.

Climate is affected by many factors including:

a)

latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

b)

tides and currents

c)

wind

d)

snow and sleet

144.

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

145.

At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures?

a)

23.5° S

b)

0°

c)

66.5°N

d)

66.5°S

146.

At which latitude would you expect to find the coldest air temperatures?

a)

66.5°N

b)

0°

c)

23.5° S

d)

23.5°N

147.

What is elevation?

a)

the depth of the ocean

b)

the height of the atmosphere

c)

the depth of a lake

d)

the height above sea level

148.

What is a sea breeze?

a)

cooler air moving inland from the ocean

b)

warmer air moving inland from the ocean

c)

cooler air moving to sea

d)

warmer air moving to sea

149.

What are the three main climate zones?

a)

tropical, thermal, polar

b)

tropical, temperate, polar

c)

cold, super hot, blah

d)

polar, tropical, humid

150.

What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year?

a)

polar

b)

tropical

c)

desert

d)

temperate

151.

Which factor does NOT affect the kind of climate an area has?

a)

distance from the equator (latitude)

b)

elevation

c)

proximity to bodies of water

d)

wind direction

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Science UPSR

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3rd - 6th Grade