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Question Bank for Grade 6 Science

Total questions: 170

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A(n) __________ is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.
a)
compound
b)
element
c)
proton
d)
electron
2.
An atom is made up of how many different types of subatomic particles?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
3.
Where are protons found in an atom?
a)
The nucleus
b)
Energy level
c)
The atomic mass
d)
By electrons
4.
What are the rows of the Periodic Table of Elements called?
a)
Columns
b)
Groups
c)
Periods
d)
Lines
5.
The numbered row of the Periodic Table of Elements tells you how many _________ an element has.
a)
neutrons
b)
protons
c)
atoms
d)
energy levels
6.
Examples of elements that are gases and not reactive are called ___________.
a)
metals
b)
non-metals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
7.
What are the columns of the Periodic Table of Elements called?
a)
Columns
b)
Groups
c)
Periods
d)
Lines
8.
________ are good conductors of electricity; they are often shiny solids at room temperature.
a)
Non-metals
b)
Metalloids
c)
Metals
d)
Noble gases
9.
The __________ tells you how many protons an element has.
a)
atomic number
b)
atomic mass
c)
energy levels
d)
electrons
10.
To find the number of neutrons, you subtract the atomic ________ from the atomic ________.
a)
mass; number
b)
number; mass
c)
electrons; protons
d)
neutrons; electrons
11.
This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
12.
This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
13.
This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
14.
Cooling & crystalization produce
a)
igneous rocks
b)
metamorphic rocks
c)
sedimentary rocks
15.
True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called
a)

soil

b)

weathering

c)

sediments

17.
What are the 3 major types of rocks?
a)
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
c)
magma, lava, crystals
18.
The process by which igneous rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
melting and cooling
c)
weathering and erosion
19.
The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
erosion and deposition
c)
melting and cooling
20.
The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.
a)
texture
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
erosion
21.
Which of the following describes rocks formed by the compaction of living things?
a)
Clastic
b)
Organic
c)
Foliated 
d)
Nonfoliated
22.

Which rock is formed form the cooling of volcanic ash on Earth's surface?

a)

intrusive igneous

b)

foliated metamorphic

c)

extrusive igneous

d)

organic sedimentary

23.

Which sedimentary rock has a fine-grained texture?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

Rock made from fossils of once living plants or animals.

a)

Intrusive Igneous

b)

extrusive Igneous

c)

clastic Sedimentary

d)

organic Sedimentary

25.

Rocks that form from colling magma inside Earth?

a)

Igneous intrusive

b)

Igneous extrusive

c)

Metamorphic foliated

d)

Metamorphic nonfoliated

26.
How would you classify the rock in the picture?
a)
Organic
b)
Clastic
c)
Intrusive
d)
Extrusive
27.
True/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.
a)
compaction
b)
deposition
c)
organic rock
d)
cementation
29.

The way in which a mineral reflects light

a)

streak

b)

luster

c)

hardness

30.

A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal structure

a)

Rock

b)

streak

c)

mineral

31.

The manner in which a mineral breaks along curved or irregular surfaces

a)

streak

b)

cleavage

c)

fracture

32.

A measure of the ability of a mineral to resist scratching

a)

hardness

b)

luster

c)

streak

33.

The splitting of a mineral along smooth, flat surfaces

a)

fracture

b)

cleavage

c)

hardness

34.

The color of the powder of a mineral

a)

hardness

b)

streak

c)

luster

35.

Mass divided by volume

a)

streak

b)

density

c)

hardness

36.

When we tested minerals in class, we used a nail, a penny, and our fingernail to test the ___________________ of the mineral

a)

streak

b)

hardness

37.

The _______________________ of a mineral can be metallic or nonmetallic.

a)

luster

b)

color

38.

When testing the ________________________of a mineral, we can use the white or black plate and look at the color of the powder the mineral left behind.

a)

hardness

b)

streak

39.

The scale that measures the hardness of a mineral

a)

Linear scale

b)

bathroom scale

c)

Moh's scale

40.

Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.

a)

pieces

b)

names

c)

properties

d)

structures

41.

Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?

a)

streak

b)

luster

c)

hardness

d)

size

42.

Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.

a)

metallic

b)

nonmetallic

43.

Which of the following minerals is one of the hardest minerals?

a)

pearl

b)

diamond

c)

talc

d)

quartz

44.
Dull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?
a)
luster
b)
color
c)
streak
d)
cleavage
45.
What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?
a)
feldspar
b)
talc
c)
gypsum
d)
kaolinite
46.
_____________________ means that the mineral was formed by nature, not by a human or machine
a)
Naturally Occurring
b)
Inorganic Processes
c)
Solid
d)
Crystal Shape
47.
When a mineral breaks in an uneven, rough, or jagged way
a)
Luster
b)
Cleavage
c)
Hardness
d)
Fracture
48.
What is the LEAST useful way to identify a mineral?
a)
luster
b)
streak
c)
color
d)
density
49.

The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's

a)

hardness

b)

specific gravity

c)

luster

d)

streak

50.

A mineral's resistance to being scratched is called

a)

cleavage

b)

fracture

c)

streak

d)

hardness

51.

Define luster

a)

the color of the powdered form of a mineral

b)

the smooth, flat surfaces of a mineral

c)

when a mineral breaks unevenly and has sharp edges

d)

the way a surface reflects light

52.

A metallic mineral is ____

a)

shiny, looks like it is made of metal

b)

dull, does not look like it was made of metal

53.

What does naturally occurring mean?

a)

found in nature

b)

man-made

c)

made from living things

54.
Which mineral property is being shown here?
a)
luster
b)
hardness
c)
cleavage
d)
streak
55.
Which of these minerals is softer than glass?
a)
Topaz 
b)
Corundum 
c)
Calcite 
d)
Orthoclase 
56.
Can a glass plate scratch apatite?
a)
Yes 
b)
No 
57.
Can a penny scratch fluorite?
a)
Yes 
b)
No 
58.

What mineral is cubic or irregular, yellowish, has a hardness of 6, and a dark green streak?

(a)  

59.

Identify the mineral -a density of 2.7, hardness of 1, and white streak.

(a)  

60.

Identify the mineral that is sometimes ball-shaped, density of 4.0, hardness of 7

(a)  

61.

Mineral has a density of 3.0, a hardness of 3, and a white streak.

(a)  

62.

Mineral has a hardness of 3, a dark gray streak, and a density of 7.5.

(a)  

63.

Mineral has a white streak, hardness of 2, and a density of 2.3.

(a)  

64.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
65.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
66.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
67.
Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 
a)
Height and mass
b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
68.
What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
69.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
70.
What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both
71.
What kind of energy is in a waving hand?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
72.
What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
73.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
74.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
75.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
76.
Which point has the most potential energy?
a)
G
b)
f
c)
b
d)
a
77.
Food has _________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Kinetic 
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
78.

What is the main purpose of an experiment?

a)

Actively producing data and conducting comparisons.

b)

To observe changes in nature

c)

Learning about how people live their lives

d)

Discovering new medical techniques and medications.

79.
A(n) ____________ is a special type of scientific investigation that is performed under controlled conditions.
a)
experiment
b)
lab
c)
inquiry
d)
hypothesis
80.
An experiment generally tests how one _________ is affected by another.
a)
Variable
b)
test
c)
scientist
d)
option
81.
The variable that affects the dependent variable is called the _________ variable.
a)
dependent
b)
optional
c)
independent
d)
scientific
82.
The affected variable is called the __________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
changed
d)
numerical
83.
A good experiment usually tests a(n) __________. 
a)
variable
b)
scientist
c)
opinion
d)
hypothesis
84.
Where can you perform a science experiment?
a)
oceans
b)
kitchens
c)
laboratories
d)
all of the above
85.
What tool do we use to measure length?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
beaker
c)
ruler
d)
balance
86.
What tool do we use to measure mass?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
beaker
c)
ruler
d)
balance
87.
Telescope
a)
Tool to help you see objects that are far away
b)
You can see larger objects with it
88.
Microscope
a)
Tool to help you see objects that are far away
b)
Tool to make objects appear much larger
89.
The process of gathering information
a)
analyzing
b)
hypothesizing
c)
inferring
d)
observation
90.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
91.
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
92.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
93.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
94.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
95.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
96.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
97.
If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?
a)
increase the amount of iron in your blood
b)
spinach you eat
98.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Ask a question
b)
Conclusion
c)
No Horse Play
d)
Observe
99.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
100.
Before beginning an experiment you must first make a ____.
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Conclusion
c)
Plan
d)
Experiment
101.
What are the first two steps of the scientific method in order?
a)
1, 2
b)
Observation, Ask a question
c)
Ask a question, For a hypothesis
d)
Make a plan, Experiment
102.

Baking Cookies

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

103.

Lighting a Match

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

104.

Melting Ice Cream

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

105.

Blowing up a balloon

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

106.

Cooking Pancakes

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

107.

Crumpling Paper

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

108.

Slicing Bread

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

109.

Rusting Nail

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

110.

Cutting a banana

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

111.

Dying your hair blonde

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

112.

Evaporating Water

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

113.

Burnt toast

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

114.

Adding baking soda to vinegar

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

115.

Bending a metal rod

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

116.

Burning wood

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

117.

broken glass

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

118.
An instant ice pack getting cold when the chemicals are able to touch.
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
119.

processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away.

a)

cementation

b)

compaction

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

120.

rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of lava at Earth's surface.

a)

extrusive igneous rock

b)

erosion

c)

intrusive igneous rock

d)

ingneous

121.

small, solid pieces of material that comes from rocks or living things.

a)

deposition

b)

sediment

c)

erosion

d)

weathering

122.

a type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface

a)

composition

b)

metamorphic rock

c)

igneous rock

d)

sedimentary rock

123.

The breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

a)

sediment

b)

compaction

c)

weathering

d)

composition

124.

limestone, sandstone, shale, conglomerate, and breccia

a)

igneous rock samples

b)

metamorphic rock samples

c)

sedimentary rock samples

d)

igneous rock

125.

a type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical reaction.

a)

igneous rock

b)

sedimentary rock

c)

metamorphic rock

d)

sediment

126.

the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together

a)

deposition

b)

compaction

c)

composition

d)

cementation

127.

rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath Earth's surface

a)

igneous rock samples

b)

intrusive igneous rock

c)

extrusive igneous rock

d)

igneous rock

128.

schist, gneiss, slate, marble, anthracite, and phyllite

a)

metamorphic rock

b)

sedimentary rock samples

c)

igneous rock samples

d)

metamorphic rock samples

129.

the chemical makeup of a rock; describes either the minerals or other materials in the rock

a)

deposition

b)

cementation

c)

composition

d)

compaction

130.

granite, rhyolite, basalt, obsidian, pumice, and andesite

a)

igneous rock

b)

igneous rock samples

c)

sedimentary rock samples

d)

metamorphic rock samples

131.

process in which sediment is laid down in new locations

a)

erosion

b)

composition

c)

compaction

d)

deposition

132.
Every living organism is made up of one or more cells
a)
True
b)
False
133.
A cell is...
a)
the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
b)
an organism
c)
a basic part of everything that we see
d)
found only in animals, not plants
134.
Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells
a)
chloroplasts and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and cell wall
c)
cell wall and cell membrane
d)
mitochondria and nucleus
135.
The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.
a)
foot
b)
hand
c)
stomach
d)
brain
136.

Which of the following converts food into energy for the cell?

a)

vacuole

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

137.
Which of the following, found ONLY in plant cells, provides structure?
a)
cell wall
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
vacuole
138.
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?
a)
the mitochondria
b)
the vacuoles
c)
the nucleus
d)
the cell
139.
What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?
a)
to produce energy
b)
to control cell activity
c)
to remove waste products
d)
to allow molecules to enter the cell
140.
Cell organelles that are responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles and other cellular wastes are called ___________________.
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Vacuoles
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Chlororplasts
141.
What is one basic function of the vacuoles?
a)
circulating oxygen
b)
producing food
c)
controlling cell processes
d)
storing water
142.
In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place?
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplasts
d)
vacuoles
143.
Who was the first  person to see cells under the microscope and give them their name?
a)
Mattias Schleiden
b)
Robert Hooke
c)
Theordor Schwann
d)
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
144.
The main function of the cell wall is to direct the activities of the cell.
a)
True
b)
False
145.
Where do chloroplasts get energy from to help make food?
a)
Chlorophy
b)
Leaves
c)
Stored Sugar
d)
Sun
146.

How many parts are in the cell theory?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

147.

This sites of protein synthesis.

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Vacuole

c)

Nucleus

d)

Lysosome

148.

What surrounds the nucleus and control what enters and exits the nucleus

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Nucleolus

149.

What is the jelly-like fluid inside the cell membrane?

a)

Microtubules

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Centrioles

d)

Cytoplasm

150.

Where do cells come from?

a)

Dirt

b)

Air

c)

Space

d)

Other cells

151.

All things in the world are made of cells.

a)

true

b)

false

152.
Information gathered using your 5 senses.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
153.

Conclusion or prediction to explain what you see, hear,taste, smell, or experience.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

154.
The girl is folding her arms.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
155.
The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
156.
They are in a hospital.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
157.
Can be influenced by personal experiences and background knowledge
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
158.
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
159.
What is an observation for this picture?
a)
The man is scared
b)
The man is going to get eaten
c)
There is a man in a kayak
d)
The man is paddling fast
160.

What is an observation?

a)

a fact gathered with senses

b)

conclusions or assumption

161.
The penguins are black and white.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
162.
The penguin is jumping because he wants to get food.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
163.
It is raining outside
a)
observation
b)
inference
164.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.
In 6 months, it will be too hot to go outside. 
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
165.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.
I can jump high in tennis shoes because they have rubber on the bottom. 
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
166.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.

The container is filled to the 350 mL mark.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
167.
She is holding an umbrella
a)
observation
b)
inference
168.
The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
sediments
169.

Which of the following describes rocks formed when sediments are buried, compacted, and cemented together?

a)

Clastic

b)

Organic

c)

Foliated

d)

Nonfoliated

170.

Which rock can shale transform into by heat and pressure and minerals are arranged in bands/planes?

a)

nonfoliated metamorphic

b)

foliated metamorphic

c)

organic sedimentary

d)

intrusive igneous

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