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Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
When cleaning up broken glass, you should FIRST _____________________.
pick it up carefully with your hands
dispose of it in the trash can
notify the teacher who will use a broom and dustpan
brush it into the sink
Alyssa was testing 3 common liquid cleaners to see which one killed mold the best. She needed 105 mL of each. What science tool does she need to use to measure the volume of the liquid?
a triple beam balance
a graduated cylinder
a beaker
a spring scale
During a lab, Jenny’s lab partner Sammy leaned over the hot plate and caught his shirt on fire. What is the first thing Jenny should do?
She should yell to the teacher for help.
Grab the fire extinguisher.
Turn off the hot plate.
Fill a bucket with water and pour it on him.
Mr. Huntsinger saw lots of people, heard yelling, and smelled hot dogs and popcorn. Based on these findings you can make ______________ that Mr. Huntsinger is at a ball game.
an observation
a theory
a law
an inference
What is the volume of liquid shown in the graduated cylinder?
40.3 mL
43.0 mL
40.4 mL
44.0 mL
A scientist decides to test how calculators affect the speed at which students can work math problems. Two groups of students are tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group of students is given the same problems. One group will be given calculators to use and the other group will compute without calculators. Which of the following is the best hypothesis the scientist should use?
I think the students who use calculators will get more correct answers.
I think the students who use calculators will be faster at answering the questions.
If the students use a calculator, then they will be faster at answering the questions.
If the students use a calculator, then they will get more correct answers.
Phil was in the lab needing to figure out the mass of a rock. Which of the following tool and unit should he use?
Graduated cylinder and grams
Electric balance and Newtons
Graduated cylinder and Newtons
Electric balance and grams
Bart is doing an experiment. He decides to test different types of paper when making his paper airplanes to determine if that affects the distance the plane will fly. He makes three paper airplanes of the same style out of 3 different types of paper. Each plane is thrown and the length it travels is measured. Which of the following unit of measurement should Bart use?
Newtons
Meters
Grams
liters
What is the measurement of the rod shown on the ruler?
17.3 cm
17.0 cm
17.5 cm
20.0 cm
How much force is the following spring scale showing?
11 N
10.1 N
5.9 N
9 N
Which of the following means, a statement that can be tested?
Inference
Conclusion
Observation
Hypothesis
What temperature does the thermometer above show?
21.5 °C
20 °C
18 °C
20.2 °C
Which of the following is a mistake in the graph?
There is no title.
The bars are not at the correct height.
The X-axis is not labeled.
All of the above
How many more students prefer Purple Juice compared to Red Juice?
6
2
4
8
Mary wanted to find the mass of a toy boat. What unit should she label her measurement with?
mL
g
N
cm
What do you need to do to a spring scale before using it?
Look at it at eye level
Set it to zero
Put on gloves
Press the on button
Make an observation about the image below.
The books weigh a ton
The books are about to fall
The student is strong
The student is wearing a hat
Make an inference about the image below.
There are four books
The word homework is under the person
The books are going to be used for homework
There is a person in the image
Carbon (C) is found on the Periodic Table; however, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is not. Why is this the case?
Only substances that are made of the same type of atom are found on the Periodic Table.
Because gasses are not found on the periodic table.
Only compounds are found on the Periodic Table.
Only substances that are made of more than one different types of atoms are found on the Periodic Table.
Some students conducted a laboratory investigation to learn more about the physical properties of different elements. They observed four samples and recorded their observations in the table below. Based on these observations, which sample is most likely a nonmetal?
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4
Look at the section of the Periodic Table above. Which pair of elements are not malleable and not good conductors?
Indium & Tin
Aluminum & Thallium
Tin & Lead
Neon & Argon
A block of maple wood with a volume of 405cm3 and a density of 0.67 g/cm3 is sawed in half. The density of the two smaller blocks is now —
0.335 g/cm3
0.1675 g/cm3
0.67 g/cm3
1.34 g/cm3
The elements sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) are deadly and poisonous. When they are combined, a precipitate forms, making edible table salt (NaCl). Which of the following is the best explanation for what just happened?
All elements are poisonous in their pure forms.
A chemical change occurred.
A physical change occurred
Sodium and chlorine are dangerous only if inhaled.
What is the identity of a solid object that has a volume of 50 cm3 and a mass of 525 grams? {D=M/V}
Silver
Gold
Iron
Steel
The mass and volumes of the 4 mystery substances are listed below. Use the measurements to calculate the density of each of the objects and determine which objects would sink in water. The density of water is 1.0g/mL. {D=M/V}
Only Object #2 will sink in water
Objects #2 and #3 will sink in water
Objects #1, #2 and #3 will sink in water
All of the objects will sink in water
A student is asked to identify an unknown substance. He observes that the element is brittle and solid. He also observes that the substance is not a good conductor of heat or electricity. At which location in this periodic table would the element most likely be found?
1
2
3
4
Where on the periodic table are metals found?
To the left of the bolded zig-zag line
To the right of the bolded zig-zag line
Along the zigzag line
At the bottom
Which physical property is important to consider when selecting material to make jewelry, horseshoes or the body of a car?
Solubility
Pressure
Malleability
Volume
Which compound is made up of three different elements?
H2O2
CaCI2
HNO3
Na2O
Nickel, iron, and chromium are used to make stainless steel pots and pans that are used for cooking on a stove. Why are pots and pans made from these elements?
these elements are good insulators
these elements cause chemical changes
these elements are not malleable
these elements are good conductors of heat
Which statement below is true about the organization of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids on the Periodic Table?
They are randomly placed on the table with no particular order.
They are placed on the periodic table based on when they were identified as elements.
They are arranged by atomic mass starting with the heaviest element as atomic number one.
They are organized by their similar properties and characteristics such as malleability & conductivity.
Which layer of the Earth is least involved in tectonic plates and their movements?
Outer Core
Lithosphere
Mantle
Asthenosphere
Many scientists believe that crustal plate movement occurs because of convection currents contained in Earth’s _____.
Outer Core
Lithosphere
Asthenosphere
Inner Core
Below is a diagram of a student testing a mineral. Which test is he performing?
Luster
Hardness
Clevage
streak
Joe takes a mineral called Galena and rubs it across a white ceramic tile. It leaves black powder on the ceramic tile. What physical property of a mineral was Joe testing for?
Streak
Luster
Acidity
Hardness
The Himalayan mountains are shown on the map below. Which geologic process formed the Himalayan mountains?
Two continental plates converging
Three continental plates converging
Movement at a transform fault boundary
Two oceanic plates converging
Starting with the outermost (outside) layer, which of the following order is correct?
Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Asthenosphere, Crust
Crust, Asthenosphere, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Mantle, Crust, Asthenosphere, Outer core, Inner Core
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Crust, Mantle, Lithosphere, Outer Core, Asthenosphere, Inner Core
In the diagram of the rock cycle above, which processes are represented in order by X, Y, and Z?
weathering/erosion, melting, and cooling
heating, melting, cooling
heating, melting, and weathering/erosion
melting, cooling, and weathering/erosion
One type of rock can be formed from the melting of all other types of rocks. This image shows lava as a result of the melting rock. This lava will cool into which classification of rock?
Sedimentary Rock
Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Magma
Which information would probably be most helpful to someone trying to identify a mineral sample?
location and mass of the sample
texture and shape of the sample
luster and streak of the sample
color and size of the sample
A student obtains a cup of quartz sand from Galveston beach. A saltwater solution is poured into the sand and allowed to evaporate. The mineral residue from the saltwater solution cements the sand grains together, forming a material that is most similar to _______________.
Metamorphic Rock
Solid Rock
Asthenosphere
Sedimentary Rock
Which is not a physical property of a mineral?
Which is not a physical property of a mineral?
bubbles when acid is placed on it
is easily scratched by a fingernail
reflects light from its surface
Which layer is also known as the tectonic plates, and is made up of the continental crust, oceanic crust, and upper mantle?
Asthenosphere
Outer Core
Lithosphere
Inner Core
Which layer of the Earth is represented as the middle layer of the mantle and can flow?
Asthenosphere
Mantle
Outer Core
Lithosphere
Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable resource?
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear
Solar Energy
An advantage of all renewable resources is....
they're cheaper
they can be used anywhere at any time
they produce a greater amount of energy
they cause less pollution
What is a disadvantage of solar energy?
It's expensive.
It depletes the sun's energy, and we might run out.
It's not as strong as wind energy.
Sunlight doesn't reach most cities.
What is a disavantage of hydropower plants?
It produces very little energy.
It causes radioactive waste.
Dams can destroy habitats of animals & plants.
It is expensive to maintain.
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
petroleum (oil)
nuclear
propane
natural gas
Which of the following examples best demonstrates kinetic energy?
A brick lying on the ground
A radio plugged in and turned on
A television sitting on a table
A curtain hanging in the window
What type of energy does the rollercoaster have at point z?
Kinetic - Gravitational
Kinetic - Mechanical
Potential - Gravitational
Potential - Stored Mechanical
Sue was pushing a shopping cart towards the east using 22N of force, about to pass the candy aisle. Sue’s little brother Teddy wanted candy and began pushing the cart from the opposite side heading west, back to the candy aisle using 8N of force. Which direction did the cart move and what was the net force?
Direction: west, Net Force: 30N
Direction: west, Net Force: 14N
Direction: east, Net Force: 30N
Direction: east, Net Force: 14N
The diagram represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water.
At which labeled point does the diver have the least potential energy?
1
2
3
4
On the 6:00 p.m. news report, the weather forecaster is predicting severe storms in the Leander/Cedar Park area. The storm is currently 80 km away in Killeen and will reach Leander/Cedar Park in 40 minutes. What is the speed of the storm? S = d/t
0.5 km/min
2.0 km/min
32 km/min
800 km/min
A ball rolling on a smooth surface will change if the ball encounters a frictional force, such as carpet. Which of the following describes its motion as it encounters more friction?
The ball’s speed will not change.
positive acceleration
negative acceleration
Bumpy acceleration
You sit down on a chair and it suddenly collapses on you. Why did this happen?
The forces were equal.
The forces were unbalanced.
The forces were balanced.
Termites attacked the metal chair.
The picture shows an inclined plane that was used to move a heavy box. Which of these does the inclined plane change?
The mass of the box being moved
The amount of friction required to move the box
The amount of energy required to move the incline
The amount of force required to move the box
The diagram below shows a pendulum swinging freely.
Which statement is true about this swinging pendulum?
The potential energy at A equals the potential energy at C.
The kinetic energy at C equals the kinetic energy at E.
The kinetic energy at B equals the kinetic energy at D.
The potential energy at A equals the kinetic energy at B.
Jason and his friends are playing with his remote control car. If the remote control car takes 20 seconds to cover a distance of 100 meters, what is its average speed? S = d/t
2.0 m/s
5.0 m/s
50.0 m/s
200.0 m/s
The distance/time graph below could represent ___________________.
a car slowing down
a boat accelerating as it leaves the dock
a skydiver losing altitude
a car returning to the garage at a constant speed
Angela blows up a balloon and lets go of it. When the air is released from the balloon, the air moves in one direction (B) and the balloon moves in another direction (A). Which statement does this situation best illustrate?
What goes up must come down.
The acceleration due to Earth’s gravity slows the balloon.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
The shape and size of an object affect air resistance.
At which point on the graph is no movement occurring?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following describes an application of Newton’s Law of Inertia?
A coffee cup left on top of a car falls once the car begins to move.
The force pushing downward on a box is equal to the force pushing upward on the box.
Earth’s tectonic plates collide with equal force and equal acceleration.
The force of gasses pushing downward from a rocket launches the rocket upward against gravity.
The diagram below shows a student using a spring scale to pull a wooden block up a ramp that is resting on a stack of books. Which change would require needing more force to pull the wooden block up the ramp?
Have the student use two hands.
Reduce the mass of the wooden block.
Glue sandpaper to the surface of the ramp.
Restack the books so the thinnest book is on the bottom.
Comet Halley, named after Edmond Halley, is a comet that can be seen every 75–76 years; we’ll see it again in 2061. Which of these is a characteristic of a comet?
It orbits the Earth.
It is larger than the moon.
It has a tail of gas and dust.
It is composed of iron and stone.
At certain times of the year meteor showers can be observed from Earth. Why are these objects from space usually harmless?
They are always smaller than a grain of sand.
They are closer to the sun than to Earth.
They are made of soft, spongy materials.
They burn up high in Earth’s atmosphere.
What causes Venus to travel along a curved path instead of moving in a straight line?
Electromagnetic attraction between the Sun and Venus.
Gravitational attraction between the Sun and Venus.
Electromagnetic attraction between Mercury and Venus.
Gravitational attraction between Mercury and Venus.
Fusion is a form of nuclear reaction resulting in an enormous release of heat energy. Where does the fusion of hydrogen to helium typically occur?
In the ionosphere and thermosphere of planets
In Earth’s outer core of molten iron
In the Sun and other planets
In the Sun and other stars
