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Science Review 2

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To make an electromagnet, a conductor should be coiled around—

a)

a glass tube

b)

an iron nail

c)

a roll of paper

d)

a wooden stick

2.

Which picture shows an object that has kinetic energy?

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

Which energy transformation most likely occurs in a steam iron?

a)

electrical energy changes to heat energy

b)

electrical energy changes to sound energy

c)

mechanical energy changes to heat energy

d)

mechanical energy changes to light energy

4.

The box would be easier to move if the surface of the ramp was smoother because there would be less—

a)

mass in the box

b)

friction opposing the box

c)

gravity pulling on the box

d)

distance to push the box

5.

An ice cube melted, turned into liquid, and then evaporated into a gas. Which of the

following best describes the motion of the water particles in each phase?

a)

The solid particles moved fastest because they had more energy.

b)

The gas particles moved fastest because they had more energy

c)

The liquid particles moved slowest because they had no energy.

d)

All particles moved at the same speed for every phase of matter

6.
Matter can change states from solid to liquid to gas when 
a)
a.   heat is removed
b)
a.   heat is added
c)
a.   water is added
d)
a.   mass is added
7.
In which state of matter are molecules moving the slowest?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
all of the above
8.
Particles move quickest
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
solid, liquid and gas
9.

What is a push or a pull acting on an object?

a)

force

b)

mass

c)

gravity

10.

when one force is stronger than the other, the result is motion

a)

balanced forces

b)

friction

c)

net forces

d)

inertia

11.

Which two measuring instruments would you need to calculate the speed of a runner?

a)

A meter stick

b)

A stop watch

c)

A scale

d)

A thermometer

12.

Based on the diagram, select ALL true statements.

a)

The forces on the cart are balanced.

b)

The forces on the cart are unbalanced.

c)

The cart will move to the left.

d)

The cart will move to the right.

e)

The cart will not move

13.

What causes day and night on the Earth?

a)

rotation of the Earth

b)

revolution of the moon

c)

revolution of the Earth

14.

What caused the formation of trenches on the ocean floor?

a)

movement of air currents

b)

movement of tectonic plates

c)

movement of glaciers

d)

movement of ocean waves and currents

15.

Compacting of sediment causes this to form?

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Lava rock

d)

All of the above

16.
Why do we have seasons?
a)
The earth's rotation on its axis
b)
The earth's revolution around the sun
c)
The moon's gravity pull on the earth
d)
The Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun
17.

Which layers of the earth is thinnest?

a)

inner core

b)

crust

c)

outer core

d)

mantle

18.

What do we call a scientist who studies and predicts the weather?

a)

Meterologist

b)

Geologist

c)

Astronomer

d)

Batman

19.
A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming over land is:
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
d)
blizzard
20.

When very warm, moist air masses are created over the ocean, what storm may be forming?

a)

hail storm

b)

twister

c)

hurricane

d)

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

21.

Snow, Rain, Sleet and Hail are all best describe as:

a)

Precipitation

b)

Air pressure

c)

Humidity

d)

Fronts

22.
Which is the largest object in our solar system?
a)
Sun
b)
Jupiter
c)
Earth
d)
Pluto
23.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
a)
Uranus
b)
Mercury
c)
Neptune
d)
Earth
24.
Which planet is third from the sun?
a)
Mars
b)
Pluto
c)
Venus
d)
Earth
25.

What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

a)

Asteroid

b)

Mars

c)

Uranus

d)

Mercury

26.

What is at the center of the solar system?

a)

Mars

b)

Earth

c)

Moon

d)

Sun

27.

How long does it take for the Earth to Revolve around the Sun?

a)

24 hours

b)

24 days

c)

365 days

d)

28 days

28.

The flow of energy as a current is called ________________.

a)

electricity

b)

heat

c)

light

d)

sound

29.

Materials that do not allow electricity to flow easily through them are _____________________.

a)

circuits

b)

conductors

c)

inhibitors

d)

insulators

30.

Which of these is NOT an insulator?

a)

plastic straw

b)

metal paper clip

c)

rubber band

d)

piece of paper

31.

True or False: An electrical current WILL flow through an open circuit.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Your teacher created a model of an electrical circuit, as shown on the picture. Which of the following statements best explains why the light bulb does not turn on when the switch is open?

a)

The light bulb is too big.

b)

The electricity moves backwards.

c)

The electricity cannot flow.

d)

It is a closed circuit.

33.

When using a toaster, electrical energy is transformed into _______________________ energy.

a)

mechanical

b)

radiant

c)

thermal

34.

When using a lamp, electrical energy is transformed into _________________ energy.

a)

mechanical

b)

radiant

c)

thermal

35.

When an electric current flows through a wire wrapped around an iron nail, what is formed?

a)

lightning

b)

open circuit

c)

electromagnet

36.

Light bounces off when it is

a)

reflected

b)

absorbed

c)

refracted

d)

transmitted

37.
Light bends when it is 
a)
refracted
b)
reflected
c)
absorbed
38.
Light that bends has been ____________________
a)
teleported
b)
reflected
c)
charged
d)
refracted
39.

This is an example of?

a)

Absorb

b)

Reflection

c)

Refraction

d)

Transmition

40.
A block of wood is opaque.
a)
true
b)
false
41.
Which images are opaque?
a)
A & C
b)
A,C,E, & F
c)
D, E, & F
d)
A & E
42.
Which of the following scenarios would result in sound being produced?
a)
Taking a nap
b)
Sharpening your pencil
c)
Looking out a window
d)
Thinking about your homework
43.
__________________________ is the back-and-forth motion of an object.
a)
vibration
b)
sound wave
c)
frequency
d)
amplitude
44.
______________________________ is the highness or lowness of a sound as determined by its vibration.
a)
vibration
b)
sound wave
c)
volume
d)
pitch
45.
__________________________ is the number of times a sound wave vibrates in a given time.
a)
intensity
b)
frequency
c)
vibration
d)
amplitude
46.
__________________________ is the back-and-forth motion of an object.
a)
vibration
b)
sound wave
c)
frequency
d)
amplitude