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Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 4hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

2.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

4.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

7.
The freezing point of water is ________.
a)
32oC
b)
100oF
c)
0oC
d)
25oF
8.
A student made a mixture using equal amounts of salt and pepper. The salt grains were the same as the pepper grains. What should the student do to most easily separate the pepper from the salt?
a)
Use a pair of tweezers to remove each grain of pepper
b)
Run a small magnet through the mixture to attract the pepper
c)
Put the mixture in water and filter the pepper out of the water
d)
Use a strainer with a fine wire screen to remove the pepper
9.
A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?
a)
The metal pan creates thermal energy
b)
The metal pan insulates thermal energy
c)
The metal pan conducts thermal energy
d)
The metal pan reduces thermal energy
10.
Students conduct and investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water.  All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT - 
a)
sugar cubes
b)
salt crystals
c)
cooking oil
d)
food coloring
11.
Which mixture can be separated using a coffee filter?
a)
rocks and sand
b)
sand and water
c)
lemon juice and water
d)
sand and iron filings
12.
What physical property of matter can be measured using the triple beam balance?
a)
length
b)
height
c)
volume
d)
mass
13.
Students are combining dried beans and rice.  What would be the most efficient way to separate the ingredients?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Coffee Filters
c)
Tweezers
d)
Microscope
14.
What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?
a)
melt
b)
dissapear
c)
solubility
d)
evaporate
15.
Cracks in the seafloor called hydrothermal vents send streams of hot water into the ocean. The water from a vent is 387°C. How many degrees above the boiling point of water is this temperature?
a)
175 C.
b)
287 C.
c)
387 C.
d)
Not Here
16.
When a powdered drink mix was added to water, the liquid turned orange. A student decided the taste was too strong, so he poured out half of the liquid and added more water. Which of the following most likely occurred when more water was added?
a)
The physical state changed.
b)
The orange color became lighter.
c)
The liquid had a sweeter taste.
d)
None of the above
17.
A student observes ice forming on the edge of a school building. At what temperature did the water outside the school building most likely begin to change to ice? 
a)
100 C.
b)
32 C.
c)
25 C.
d)
0 C.
18.
If an item floats on top of water it is...
a)
Less dense than water.
b)
More dense than water
c)
The same density as water.
d)
A gas.
19.
Which liquid is the most dense?  
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
20.
What would be the best title for this data table?
a)
Tools for Measuring Matter
b)
Tools for Measuring Length
c)
Tools for Measuring Volume
d)
Tools for Measuring Mass
21.
Which two objects are more dense than water?
a)
a penny and a craft stick
b)
a craft stick and an anchor
c)
a beach ball and a paper clip
d)
a seashell and a penny
22.
A chef wears a thick oven mitt to remove a pan from a hot oven. Why does the chef wear the oven mitt? Find the BEST answer.
a)
To move the pan carefully
b)
to insulate his hand from the heat
c)
To protect his hand from electricity
d)
To conduct heat away from his hand
23.
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 denser than water 
24.
What do magnets stick to?
a)
copper
b)
wood
c)
iron
d)
plastic
25.
The freezing point of water is ________.
a)
32oC
b)
100oF
c)
0oC
d)
25oF
26.
A teacher wears protective gloves to lift a metal pan filled with boiling water from a hot plate. Why are the protective gloves necessary?
a)
The metal pan creates thermal energy
b)
The metal pan insulates thermal energy
c)
The metal pan conducts thermal energy
d)
The metal pan reduces thermal energy
27.
What physical property of matter can be measured using the triple beam balance?
a)
length
b)
height
c)
volume
d)
mass
28.
What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?
a)
melt
b)
dissapear
c)
solubility
d)
evaporate
29.
When a powdered drink mix was added to water, the liquid turned orange. A student decided the taste was too strong, so he poured out half of the liquid and added more water. Which of the following most likely occurred when more water was added?
a)
The physical state changed.
b)
The orange color became lighter.
c)
The liquid had a sweeter taste.
d)
None of the above
30.
A student observes ice forming on the edge of a school building. At what temperature did the water outside the school building most likely begin to change to ice? 
a)
100 C.
b)
32 C.
c)
25 C.
d)
0 C.
31.
Which liquid is the most dense?  
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
32.
What would be the best title for this data table?
a)
Tools for Measuring Matter
b)
Tools for Measuring Length
c)
Tools for Measuring Volume
d)
Tools for Measuring Mass
33.
What do magnets stick to?
a)
copper
b)
wood
c)
iron
d)
plastic
34.

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

glass rod

b)

cotton string

c)

plastic tubing

d)

copper penny

35.

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats up the water until it evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which of the property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating?

a)

solubility

b)

Density

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

36.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. The objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of the objects?

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can easily picked off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can be crumbled up for removal by the pool filter

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can be washed away when the pool is drained.

37.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting the fire?

a)

Plastic is a good insulator

b)

Plastic can melt when heated

c)

Plastic is softer that wire

d)

Plastic conducts electricity

38.

A teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked the students to remove it without touching the maple syrup. At first they used a strong magnet but the bolt would not move. They finally poured the maple syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's properties?

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the syrup

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the syrup

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup

39.

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with liquid. The students has 4 materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator?

a)

cardboard

b)

aluminum

c)

rubber

d)

plastic

40.
If I added 27 grams of salt to water and separated the solution with a hot plate, what amount of salt would be left behind?
a)
20 grams
b)
0 grams
c)
27 grams
d)
10 grams
41.
If you spilled nails in a sandbox, what separation tool/method could you use to clean out the sandbox so it would be safe for children to play in?
a)
Filter
b)
Screen
c)
Magnet
d)
Evaporation
42.
You have the following solids in a lab: salt, sand, lemonade powder, and pepper.  Which solids will dissolve in water to create a solution?
a)
pepper, sand, and salt
b)
salt, lemonade powder, and sand
c)
salt and lemonade powder
d)
pepper and sand
43.

Which of these is the best conductor of electricity? (5.5A)

a)

Glass rod

b)

Cotton string

c)

Plastic tubing

d)

Copper penny

44.

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating? (5.5A)

a)

Solubility

b)

Relative density

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

45.

A teacher sets up an experiment using five jars. The teacher keeps one jar unwrapped, and the other four jars are wrapped with equal thicknesses of four different materials. Which property of the materials wrapping the jars are the students most likely investigating? (5.5A)

a)

State of matter

b)

Thermal energy insulation

c)

Thermal energy production

d)

Ability to conduct electricity

46.

A student reads the label on the bottle of salad dressing shown here. Why would the student shake the salad dressing well before using it? (5.5A)

a)

Vinegar and oil have different densities.

b)

Vinegar and oil easily form a solution.

c)

Vinegar and oil both contain water.

d)

Vinegar and oil are both liquids.

47.

Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects? (5.5A)

a)

The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.

b)

The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can crumbled up for removal by the pool filter.

c)

The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.

d)

The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can washed away when the pool is drained.

48.

A cook uses the ingredients listed to prepare a meal. Which table correctly show the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water? (5.5A)

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

50.

Some students investigate the properties of four objects using a hand lens, a magnet, and a beaker containing water. Their observations are recorded in the table. Which statement identifies a property that could be used to classify these objects into two different groups? (5.5A)

a)

Density can be used to separate objects that sink in water from objects that do not.

b)

Magnetism can be used to separate objects that are attracted by a magnet from objects that are not.

c)

Solubility can be used to separate objects that dissolve in water from objects that do not.

d)

Physical state can be used to separate objects that are solids from objects that are not.

51.

A student classifies the objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group? (5.5A)

a)

Magnetism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

52.

A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires? (5.5A)

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Copper

d)

Steel

53.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire? (5.5A)

a)

Plastic is a good insulator.

b)

Plastic can melt when heated.

c)

Plastic is softer than wire.

d)

Plastic conducts electricity.

54.

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

Plastic ball and glass marble

c)

Metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

Wood block and plastic ball

55.

A student was asked to compare the masses of four blocks that were all the same size but made of different materials. The student used a balance to compare the masses of two blocks at a time. The student repeated this process three more times with different pairs of blocks and recorded observations. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest mass? (5.5A)

a)

Blocks N, M, L, P

b)

Blocks P, M, L, N

c)

Blocks N, L, M, P

d)

Blocks P, L, M, N

56.

The table lists some properties of four different samples of matter. Which two samples could be glass and saltwater? (5.5A)

a)

Samples 1 and 2

b)

Samples 3 and 4

c)

Samples 1 and 3

d)

Samples 2 and 3

57.

Which of these is not soluble in water?

a)

Oil

b)

Salt

c)

Honey

d)

Sugar

58.

A student is asked to design a sleeve for a cup that will insulate thermal energy and not feel hot to the touch when the cup is filled with hot liquid. The student has four materials to choose from. Which of these materials is least useful as an insulator? (5.5A)

a)

Cardboard

b)

Aluminum

c)

Rubber

d)

Plastic

59.

For an investigation a teacher dropped a bolt into a container of maple syrup and asked students to remove it without touching the syrup. The students first tried to use a strong magnet to remove the bolt, but it remained on the bottom of the container. They finally poured the syrup into another container to get the bolt out. Which of these best describes some of the bolt's physical properties? (5.5A)

a)

The bolt is magnetic and has the same density as the maple syrup.

b)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and more dense than the maple syrup.

c)

The bolt is nonmagnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

d)

The bolt is magnetic and less dense than the maple syrup.

60.

The table lists some physical properties of two objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a metal? (5.5A)

a)

Object 1, because it is a solid that is less dense than water

b)

Object 2, because all metals float in water

c)

Object 2, because metals conduct thermal energy and electricity

d)

Object 1, because it can be used to provide insulation for thermal energy.

61.

Students are investigating properties of objects. They observe four objects and record observations for each object in the table. Based on the students' observations, which of these tables properly identifies the objects? (5.5A)

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

A student measured out 10 mL of four clear liquids and added one drop of a different-colored dye to each liquid. One of the liquids was water. The student then carefully poured each liquid into a graduated cylinder and let the mixture settle for 30 minutes. The student observed that the liquids had separated into layers, as shown in the diagram. Which of these procedures would help the student identify the layer of water? (5.5A)

a)

Stir the liquids, let them settle, and then identify the bottom layer as water

b)

Drop a piece of ice into the graduated cylinder, let the ice settle, and then identify the layer just above the ice as water

c)

Add water to the graduated cylinder, let the mixture settle, and then identify the layer that increases in volume as water

d)

Carefully pour each layer into separate plastic containers, place the containers in a freezer, and then identify the liquid that takes the longest to freeze as water.

63.
Alan put sugar, salt, water and rocks in a cup.  Then he stirred the ingredients together. After he stirred, Alan could see only the rocks and water, but not the sugar or salt. Why did this happen?
a)
The rocks are part of Ala's solution and his mixture.
b)
The rocks are part of Alan's mixture, but not his solution.
c)
The rocks are part of Alan's solution and his mixture
d)
Alan did not make a solution nor a mixture.
64.
Which property of a sugar cube does not change when it dissolves?
a)
Color
b)
Texture
c)
shape
d)
Taste
65.
Which property could be used to separate wood from rocks?
a)
Buoyancy
b)
Magnetism
c)
Size
d)
Color
66.
Which tool can be used to separate a mixture containing particles of different sizes?
a)
Strainer
b)
Magnet
c)
microscope
d)
Meter stick
67.
Which of the following is the part of an investigation that is changed?
a)
Control
b)
Data
c)
question
d)
variable
68.
Sand placed in water forms a 
a)
Solutio
b)
Mix
c)
Solid
d)
insulator
69.
Which of the following is an example of a solution?
a)
Salt
b)
Water
c)
Lemon
d)
sugar
70.
A student places a sugar cube in a beaker of water. What change will occur?
a)
The sugar cube will not change
b)
More water will be formed
c)
The sugar cube will seem to disappear.
d)
The water will form crystals.
71.
what should you do if something catches fire during an investigation?
a)
run to the exit
b)
Pour water on it
c)
Tell the teacher
d)
Get a friend to help
72.

Which physical property is used to identify the ability to dissolve?

a)

Conductivity

b)

Magnetism

c)

Solubility

d)

Density

73.
a)

1 solid, 1 liquid, 2 gases

b)

2 solids, 1 liquid, 1 gas

c)

1 solid, 2 liquids, 1 gas

d)

2 solids, 2 liquids, 0 gases

74.

Which method could be used to classify objects by the property of density?

a)

Mix blue and red food coloring with water

b)

Dissolve sugar and salt in water

c)

Place solid objects in water

d)

None of the above

75.
a)

2,003 grams

b)

320 grams

c)

302 grams

d)

23 grams

76.

A student conducts an investigation to learn how materials conduct energy. The student places a wooden spoon and a metal spoon in identical, separate containers of hot water. Then, the student takes the temperature of the water in each container to make sure both are the same temperature. What is the variable in the student’s investigation? 5.2(A)

a)

Temperature of the water

b)

Type of container

c)

Length of time the student leaves the spoons in the water

d)

Type of spoon

77.

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE?

a)

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

b)

The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

c)

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

d)

The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

78.

The mass of a rock is measured with a balance. The rock is then broken into many smaller pieces and the total mass of all the pieces is measured again. Which of the following sentences about the mass is TRUE?

a)

The mass of the rock will be greater than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

b)

The mass of the rock will be less than the total mass of the smaller pieces.

c)

The mass of the rock will be same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

d)

The mass of the rock will not be the same as the total mass of the smaller pieces.

79.

A glass marble and a piece of cork of the same shape and size are dropped in water. Which of the following explains correctly why the glass marble sinks while the cork piece floats on water?

a)

The glass marble is denser than water while the cork is less dense than water.

b)

The glass marble is less dense than water while the cork is denser than water.

c)

The glass marble and the cork are both denser than water.

d)

The glass marble and the cork are both less dense than water.

80.

All of the following objects are attracted to magnets EXCEPT _________.

a)

Iron nail

b)

Plastic button

c)

Steel scissors

d)

Iron screw

81.

The same quantity of sugar and sand are added to a glass of water and stirred. After some time the sugar particles cannot be seen while sand particles settle down. Based on the observations, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

Sugar is soluble in water while sand is not.

b)

Sand is soluble in water while sugar is not.

c)

Both sugar and sand are soluble in water.

d)

Both sugar and sand are not soluble in water.

82.

Which of these objects is an insulator?

a)

Copper Wire

b)

Oven Mitt

c)

Paper Clip

d)

Soda Can

83.

Which of the following best represents the three states of matter?

a)

Picture A

b)

Picture B

c)

Picture C

d)

Picture D

84.

Identify which item below best completes the table.

a)

Glass Window

b)

Gold Ring

c)

Paper Bag

d)

Styrofoam Cup

85.

A magnet would be attracted to which item?

a)

Plastic bottle sprayer

b)

Refrigerator

c)

Wooden table

d)

Aluminum bat

86.

A student completes an investigation, where sand and water are mixed together. The student needs to separate the sand from the water. Which of the following procedures should the student follow?

a)

Pour the mixture through a funnel to separate the sand from the water.

b)

Pour the mixture through a paper filter to separate the sand, and allow the water to flow through to another container.

c)

Pour the mixture into a glass, and use your hand to separate the sand from the water.

d)

Pour the mixture into a bowl, and dip all the water out with a spoon.

87.

A student mixes together iron filings, sand, salt, gravel, and water. Which ingredients will keep all their physical properties after being mixed?

a)

Iron filings, sand, and gravel

b)

Iron filings, sand, and salt

c)

Sand, gravel, and salt

d)

Sand, salt, and water

88.

Which of these is NOT a mixture?

a)

Hamburger

b)

Kool-Aid

c)

Fruit Salad

d)

Taco

89.

What would be the best way to separate the trail mix?

a)

Put the trail mix in a container and pour water on it.

b)

Drag a magnet over the trail mix to take apart the items.

c)

Place the trail mix in a pan and place it in the Sun.

d)

Use a utensil to physically separate the trail mix.

90.

All of the following science tools can be used to separate a mixture, except _________.

a)

a camera

b)

a stove

c)

a filter paper

d)

tweezers

91.

Which term means “a combination of two or more substances that maintain their identities”?

a)

matter

b)

mixture

c)

solution

d)

compound

92.

What term is used to identify a mixture that has the same composition throughout?

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solvent

d)

solution

93.

Chase made a mixture of iron filings and sand. Which provides evidence that the ingredients of this mixture maintain their physical properties?

a)

A magnet will separate the mixture.

b)

A liquid forms when the mixture is made.

c)

The temperature of the mixture decreases.

d)

The iron filings seem to disappear when the mixture is made.

94.

Carlos takes some ice cubes from the freezer. At what temperature did the water freeze?

a)

between 0 °C and 50 °C

b)

at 0 °C

c)

between 50° C and 100 °C

d)

at 100 °C

95.

A student wants to classify matter based on its solubility. How could she test a material to find out if it is soluble or insoluble?

a)

Cool it to see if it freezes.

b)

Heat it to see if it changes state.

c)

Add it to water to see if it dissolves.

d)

Measure it to find mass and volume

96.

Matter can be classified based on physical properties, including solubility in water. Which of these substances would be classified as soluble?

a)

salt

b)

sand

c)

plastic

d)

iron filings

97.

A student makes a solution by mixing a flavored, powdered drink mix into water. Some physical properties of the water will change after the drink mix dissolves. Which physical property of the water will remain the same?

a)

odor

b)

taste

c)

color

d)

Temperature

98.

Matter is ____________

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

b)

The property of attraction to a magnet.

How dense something is compared with a reference material. Sink or Float

c)

Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid.

d)

Energy that can be measured by a thermometer.

99.

Solubility is __________

a)

How dense something is compared with a reference material. Sink or Float

b)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

c)

How much space something takes up.

d)

Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid.

100.

Volume is __________

a)

How dense something is compared with a reference material. Sink or Float

b)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

c)

How much space something takes up.

d)

Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid.

101.

Whether something sinks or floats in water

a)

relative density

b)

solubility

c)

conductivity

d)

state of matter

102.

A physical property that describes matter as a solid, liquid, or gas

a)

relative density

b)

solubility

c)

state of matter

d)

conductivity

103.

A material that is less dense will -

a)

float

b)

sink

104.

The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?

a)
b)
c)
d)
105.

A student classifies the above objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?

a)

Magnatism

b)

Mass

c)

Electrical Conductivity

d)

Solubility in water

106.

Student measured 100ml of water and poured it inside a beaker. The teacher then asked the students to place 50 ml of water in the freezer and 50 ml of water in a hotplate for 20 minutes. What did the students most likely observe after 20 minutes

a)

The water in the freezer became a solid while the water on the hotplate evaporated

b)

The water in the freezer stayed a liquid, while the water on the hotplate was boiling

c)

The water in the freezer "disappeared: while the water in the hotplate stayed a liquid

d)

Both the water in the freezer and the hotplate keep the same state of matter

107.

A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)

a)

Container 1

b)

Container 2

c)

Container 3

d)

Container 4

108.

Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire? (5.5A)

a)

Plastic is a good insulator.

b)

Plastic can melt when heated.

c)

Plastic is softer than wire.

d)

Plastic conducts electricity.

109.

A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)

a)

Wood block and metal paper clip

b)

Plastic ball and glass marble

c)

Metal paper clip and glass marble

d)

Wood block and plastic ball

110.

At what temperature does water begin to change to ice?

a)

100 degrees Celsius

b)

32 degrees Celsius

c)

25 degrees Celsius

d)

0 degrees Celsius

111.
The temperature of water in a beaker measures 87 degrees Celsius.  How many more degrees must the temperature increase to reach the boiling point?
a)
23 degrees Celsius
b)
212 degrees Celsius
c)
13 degrees Celsius
d)
100 degrees Celsius
112.
The temperature at which a solid can change to a liquid.
a)
Boiling Point
b)
Color
c)
Density
d)
Melting Point
113.

Some people add sugar to hot tea. Which property of sugar remains the same when the sugar is in the tea solution?

a)

The taste of the sugar

b)

The size of the sugar crystals

c)

The color of the sugar crystals

d)

The texture of the sugar crystals

114.

A student is given a beaker container gravel and water. Which of these could ways could the student NOT use to separate the gravel from the water?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

115.

Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown here. What is the energy source for these objects? (5.6A)

a)

Light energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Electrical energy

116.

A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy? (5.6A)

a)

Activities 1, 4, and 6

b)

Activities 2, 4, and 5

c)

Activities 1 and 2

d)

Activities 3, 5, and 6

117.

An old-fashioned metal toy is shown below. When the candle is lit, the carousel of horses begins to turn. Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn? (5.6A)

a)

Heat from the candle produces currents of warm air.

b)

Heat from the candle produces electrical energy.

c)

Light from the candle produces mechanical energy.

d)

Light from the candle produces wind currents.

118.

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown in the picture. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam? (5.6A)

a)

Light energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

119.

A group of students built the circuit shown above. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?

a)

The battery is not charged

b)

The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit

c)

The circuit does not have a switch

d)

The bell uses most of the energy from the battery

120.

A string of lights with small bulbs is shown below. The bulbs are connected by wire that is covered in an insulator. When the lights are on, electricity travels in....

a)

a complete circuit

b)

a sound wave

c)

a light ray

d)

an incomplete path

121.

The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut a the point shown by the arrow?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

122.

A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch. What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?

a)

Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be on

b)

Light bulb 1 will be off, but light bulb 2 will be on

c)

Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be off

d)

Light bulb 1 will be on, but light bulb 2 will be off

123.

Students constructed a circuit using different-colored lightbulbs. What will happen if Switch 3 is closed and the other switches are left open?

a)

Only the white bulb will operate

b)

None of the bulbs will operate

c)

Only the white and yellow bulbs will operate

d)

Only the red and blue bulbs will operate

124.

The circuit has 3 lightbulbs and a bell. Which procedure will result in only the blue lightbulbs operating?

a)

Close switches 1 and 2 and leave switch 3 open

b)

Close switch 3 and leave switches 1 and 2 open

c)

Close switches 2 and 3 and leave switch 1 open

d)

Close switch 2 and leave switches 1 and 3 open

125.

When a circuit is open, the circuit is _________?

a)

On

b)

Off

126.

If no changes are made to this circuit, what will the results be?

a)

Both bulbs are off because the switch is open

b)

Only the left bulb is lit because it has a closed path. The right bulb is not lit because of the open switch

c)

Both bulbs are lit because they each have a complete, closed path to the battery

d)

Only the right bulb is lit because an open switch causes the energy to flow to the bulb.

127.
A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?
a)
plastic straw
b)
cotton string
c)
aluminum foil
d)
rubber eraser
128.

A closed electrical path that has all necessary components to allow the electrical charge to flow

a)

parallel Circuit

b)

series Circuit

c)

complete path/closed circuit

d)

insulator

129.

Students are measuring the mass of a small marine fossil. Which of the following science tools would they use?

a)

triple beam balance

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

thermometer

d)

microscope

130.

The following items are placed in a bucket. Which will demonstrate the lowest density when the bucket is filled with water?

a)

hammer

b)

wooden block

c)

penny

d)

spoon

131.

Logan is testing different materials to see if they conduct electricity. Which of these is the best conductor of electricity?

a)

plastic bottle

b)

copper penny

c)

wooden spoon

d)

glass rod

132.

This state of matter does not have a definite shape or size

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

milk

133.

The amount of space something takes up

a)

density

b)

mass

c)

volume

d)

matter

134.

You can measure ____________ with grams.

a)

conductivity

b)

mass

c)

volume

d)

melting point

135.

Solids have a definite ___________.

a)

smell

b)

picture

c)

shape

d)

sound

136.

Liquid matter takes the shape of ___________.

a)

a gas

b)

a pet

c)

it's container

d)

water

137.

Water in its solid form is ________

a)

a vapor

b)

a liquid

c)

boiling

d)

ice

138.

The amount of matter something contains is its _____

a)

gas

b)

weight

c)

solid

d)

mass

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