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Science 1st nine weeks

Total questions: 135

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
3.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
4.
A hypothesis is simply a prediction that has not yet been _.
a)
proven or disproven
b)
made into a theory
c)
results calculated
d)
written about
5.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
6.
Which statement is an inference about this picture?
a)
The van is tan.
b)
The  van ran into KFC. 
c)
The driver was hungry. 
d)
An ambulance may be on the way. 
7.
toothpaste
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
8.
heat
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
9.
spit
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
10.
helium gas
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
11.
juice
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
12.
sound
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
13.
thoughts
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
14.
the ocean
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
15.
electricity
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
16.
paper
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
17.
air
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
18.
peanuts
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
19.
clouds
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
20.
dirt
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
21.
batteries
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
22.
fear
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
23.
a dog
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
24.
atoms
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
25.
democracy
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
26.
car exhaust
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
27.
light
a)
matter
b)
NOT matter
28.
The state change from a gas to a liquid.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Freezing
d)
Melting
29.
What two things are in the nucleus of the atom?
a)
proton and electron
b)
neutron and electron
c)
proton and neutron
30.
What is CO2?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
water
c)
salt
31.
The part of the atom with a negative (-) charge.
a)
proton
b)
neutron
c)
electron 
32.
The center part of an atom which is VERY tiny and VERY dense.
a)
nucleus
b)
centron
c)
klingon
33.
A combination of different ingredients like salad
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
d)
solution
34.
The simplest element with one proton and one electron
a)
Helium
b)
Hydrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)
Gold
35.
What is the state change from a solid to a liquid
a)
freezing
b)
melting
c)
boiling
d)
evaporation
36.
Which element is a liquid and a metal?
a)
silver
b)
mercury
c)
helium
d)
chromium
37.
Two or more elements chemically bonded together to form a new substance
a)
compound
b)
mixture
c)
element
d)
solution
38.
How something feels: rough or smooth
a)
luster
b)
mass
c)
texture
d)
elasticity
39.
What measures the pull of gravity on an object?
a)
mass
b)
weight
c)
volume
d)
texture
40.
What are the green particles?
a)
proton
b)
neutron
c)
electrons
d)
nucleus
41.
What are the blue particles?
a)
proton
b)
neutron
c)
electron
d)
quark
42.
What are the red particles?
a)
proton
b)
neutron
c)
electron
d)
chloroplast
43.
The only thing that makes one element different from another is the number of:
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
energy levels
d)
letters in its name
44.
One ________ of water contains two hydrogen and one oxygen atoms.
a)
molecule
b)
element
c)
compound
d)
drop
45.
Taking away heat from a gas causes:
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
boiling
d)
melting
46.
Taking away heat from a liquid causes:
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
boiling
d)
melting
47.
Adding heat to a solid causes
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
boiling
d)
melting
48.
Adding heat to a liquid causes
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
boiling
d)
melting
49.
Which state of matter can be compressed (put under pressure)?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
50.
Which state(s) of matter take the shape of their containers?
a)
solid & gas
b)
liquid & gas
c)
gas only
d)
liquid only
51.
Which two particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
a)
protons & electrons
b)
electrons & neutrons
c)
protons & neutrons
52.

Which form of energy does a moving object possess?

Hint: We talked about this. Since "kinetic" isn't an answer choice, which other type of energy is about motion"

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy

53.

8. How does energy transform when strumming a guitar?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

electrical energy to light energy

chemical energy to light energy

chemical energy to sound energy

mechanical energy to sound energy
54.

Energy is...

(a)  

Choose from the below words

the temperature outside.

when something moves.

the ability to cause change

does not exist in our daily lives.

55.

7. Which energy transformation occurs in a flat iron?

(a)  

Choose from the below words
electrical energy to heat

mechanical energy to light

chemical energy to sound energy

chemical energy to electrical energy

56.

Select the two examples of kinetic energy.

a)

A rock sitting at the top of a hill.

b)

A car driving down the highway

c)

A dog playing fetch

d)

A stretched rubber band, but not moving.

57.

A burning fire is an example of which type of energy?

a)

Electrical

b)

Nuclear

c)

Thermal

d)

Potential

58.

Which is an example of radiant or light energy?

a)

A book on a desk

b)

Someone eating a meal

c)

A dog

d)

The Sun

59.
The Theory of the Conservation of Energy states -
a)
Energy can be created, just not destroyed. It changes its form from one type to another.
b)
Energy can never be created nor destroyed. It can only change its form from one type to another.
c)
The total energy in our Universe changes, as different forms of energies can be transformed from each other under certain circumstances.
d)
Energy transformations do not passively occur in our lives, rather we actively make use of energies and transform energies.
60.
A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy which flows through a thin wire in the bulb causing it to glow. What energy transformations are taking place?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
mechanical → sound → light
c)
thermal → solar → electrical
d)
electrical → thermal → light
61.
Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?
a)
chemical → thermal → electrical
b)
chemical → electrical → light
c)
thermal → chemical → light
d)
chemical → electrical → chemical
62.
Some students observing a classroom device being used, noticed the below energy transformations. 
Electrical → Mechanical → Sound
Which device were the students most likely observing?
a)
A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass.
b)
A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet.
c)
A projector displaying a diagram on the screen.
d)
A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner.
63.
What is the energy transformation?
a)
Electrical to Electromagnetic
b)
Mechanical to Electrical
c)
Electrical to Thermal
d)
Kinetic to Sound
64.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
65.

Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car? (a)  

Choose from the below words
thermal -> electrical
mechanical -> electrical
chemical -> mechanical
mechanical -> electromagnetic
66.

True or False? Energy is the ability to cause change.

(a)  

Choose from the below words
true

false

67.

Which of these is NOT an example of energy?

a)

moving objects

b)

sound

c)

light

d)

rocks

e)

heat

68.

True or False? Energy can be found in electricity and magnetic fields?

a)

true

b)

false

69.

Energy cannot be _________________ or destroyed.

(a)  

Choose from the below words

transferred

created

changed

transformed

70.

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

thermal

radiant

insulated

mechanical

71.

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

a)

electrical

b)

plastic

c)

solar

d)

light

72.

When a force acts upon an object, causing that object to move, we call that ___________________.

a)

objection

b)

work

c)

electricity

73.

Energy can be _________________ from one form to another to do work.

a)

transformed

b)

compounded

c)

measured

74.

Energy can be __________________ from place to place by moving objects, or through sound, light, or electric currents.

a)

backed up

b)

created

c)

destroyed

d)

moved

75.

When you turn on a stove, electrical energy is converted to ___________________ energy.

a)

mechanical

b)

electrical

c)

thermal

76.

This picture shows an example of what type of energy?

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

radiant

d)

thermal

77.

This picture shows an example of what type of energy?

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

radiant

d)

thermal

78.

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (Choose the BEST answer.)

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

radiant

d)

thermal

79.

This picture shows an example of what type of energy?

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

radiant

d)

thermal

80.

This picture shows an example of what type of energy?

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

radiant

d)

thermal

81.

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. However, it can be ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
transformed
heated
frozen
destroyed
82.

​ (a)   energy is transformed into ​ (b)   energy when a stove is turned on.

Choose from the below words
Electrical
Thermal
mechanical
83.

An electrical mixer transforms electrical energy into ____________.

a)

mechanical energy

b)

radiant energy

c)

potential energy

d)

thermal energy

84.

Explain the energy transformation is a simple light electric circuit?

a)

chemical- electrical- radiant

b)

electrical- radiant- chemical

c)

Thermal- radiant- chemical

d)

radiant- chemical- electrical

85.

The picture showing the energy conversion

Light → chemical

is:

a)
b)
c)
d)
86.
A battery converts what type of energy to another?
a)
sound to kinetic
b)
light to heat
c)
mechanical to electrical
d)
chemical to electrical
87.
The purpose of the panels is to change solar energy into ____________.
a)
light energy
b)
electrical energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
mechanical energy
88.
A boy skating downhill on a skateboard is transforming — (a)  
Choose from the below words
potential energy into kinetic energy
kinetic energy into potential energy
thermal energy into potential energy
kinetic energy into chemical energy 
89.

Microwave

(a)  

Choose from the below words
Electrical --> Radiant --> Thermal

Radiant --> Thermal --> Electrical

Mechanical --> Thermal --> Nuclear

Electrical --> Mechanical --> Sound

90.

When a pitcher throws a baseball, what is happening?

a)

Potential energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

b)

Radiant energy is transformed into sound energy.

c)

Kinetic energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

d)

Chemical energy is transformed into to potential energy.

91.

Which is a renewable resource?

(a)  

Choose from the below words
The sun.

Crude oil.

Coal.

Nuclear energy.

92.

Which could be a definition for renewable resources?

a)

A resource that can be replenished slowly.

b)

A resource that can be replenished quickly like wood ,natural gas, petroleum, and water.

c)

A resource that can be replenished quickly and won't run out.

d)

A resource that comes from the earth naturally and is useful to humans.

93.

What is one way to conserve energy?

a)

Use hot water only.

b)

Play on the Xbox.

c)

Put a timer on your tv.

d)

Only use lava lamps.

94.

Which has only nonrenewable resources ?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Coal ,wind , and solar.

Oil , wind , and coal.

Coal , gas , and oil.

Thermal , solar , and wind.

95.

Which of these is a really bad way way to conserve energy?

a)

to leave the light off when your not in a room

b)

to leave the stove on when you are done cooking

c)

to turn the water off when you're brushing you're teeth

d)

to watch less tv

96.

Which is a renewable resource?

a)

air

b)

water

c)

coal

d)

animals

97.

What is the best way to save energy ?

a)

to leave the lights on when you're away

b)

to turn the tv off when you're not in the room

c)

leave the faucet on when your brushing you're teeth

d)

to keep you're oven on after you bake something

98.

True or False? Coal is used a lot, therefore it means that coal is renewable.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

What does conserve mean?

a)

To use before it runs out.

b)

To not use in an amount of time.

c)

To save by using carefully.

d)

To enjoy life and don't care about what people say.

100.

A homebuilder wants to use renewable resources to produce energy to use in his new home. He installs large solar panels on his roof. Why is using solar panels in homes a good alternative to fossil fuels?

a)

Fossil fuels are renewable and will never run out.

b)

Solar panels can do more things than fossil fuels.

c)

Solar are cheaper than fossil fuels.

d)

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources and will eventually run out.

101.

You would need (a)   to move a soccer ball.

Choose from the below words
friction
force
gravity
inertia
102.

(a)   is an example of force.

Choose from the below words
Pulling a casserole out of the oven
Watching a slice of bread in a toas
Listening to your school chorus
Taste testing soup cooking on the s
103.

(a)   would require the most amount of energy, or force, to set it into motion.

Choose from the below words
A small plant
A refrigerator
A school bus
A bowling ball
104.

Friction (a)   to a moving object.

Choose from the below words
makes it rise
slows it down
speeds it up
all the above
105.

Your friend kicks a soccer ball, and it stops a few feet from you. What needs to happen to it in order for it to return to your friend?

a)
Friction has to be applied to the b
b)
Inertia has to be applied to the ba
c)
Speed has to be applied to the ball
d)
Force has to be applied to the ball
106.

_______ is the relationship between heavy objects and inertia.

a)
Heavy objects have more inertia.
b)
Heavy objects have less inertia.
c)
Heavy objects have no inertia.
d)
Only heavy objects have inertia.
107.

(a)   determines an object’s mass.

Choose from the below words
The amount of friction
The amount of matter
The amount of gravity
The amount of speed
108.

(a)   is NOT using a force.

Choose from the below words
A man pushing a shopping cart
A dog playing tug-of-war with rope
A cat sleeping on the couch
An eagle carrying a fish it caught
109.

The object that is in motion is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
a video of a car moving
a ball rolling down the hill
a rock on a ledge
a potato on the table
110.

The moon revolves around Earth and not floats away in space because of (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Earth's gravitational pull
The moon does not move
The sun makes the moon spin around
111.

Our oceans have tides because of (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Friction against rocks
Gravity from the sun and the moon
Wind
Mountains
112.

(a)   is an example of work.

Choose from the below words
Reading your science book
Riding in the car
Pushing a car that won't move
Pushing a shopping cart
113.

The two types of Energy are (a)   and (b)   .

(c)  
Choose from the below words
Kinetic
Popular
Synthetic
Potential
114.

Friction is NOT helpful when (a)   .

Choose from the below words
When using wax on skis to easily ski
Short grass on a soccer field
Wearing socks and slipping down the stairs
115.

A push, pull, friction or gravity are all examples of (a)  

Choose from the below words
velocity
Newton's First Law of Motion
momentum
force
116.

(a)   is a force that acts on an object to slow or stop its motion

Choose from the below words
speed
friction
gravity
unbalanced forces
117.

The speed and direction of an object is known as its (a)   .

Choose from the below words
motion
momentum
inertia
mass
118.

The distance an object can travel in a specific amount of time is its (a)  

Choose from the below words
motion
position
speed
inertia
119.

The change in the position of an object is (a)  

Choose from the below words
direction
momentum
friction
motion
120.

(a)   describes the energy in this picture.

Choose from the below words
Gravitational Potential
Kinetic
Elastic Potential
No Energy
121.

(a)   describes the energy transformation in this picture.

Choose from the below words
Potential to Kinetic
Kinetic to Potential
No transformation - it's all potent
No transformation - it's all kineti
122.

Energy in motion is called (a)  

Choose from the below words
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
123.

Energy that is stored is called (a)  

Choose from the below words
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
124.

At point is potential energy greatest.

a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
125.

What kind of energy does a rock have on the edge of a cliff?

a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
126.

What is described by an object's direction and speed?

a)

Motion

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Friction

d)

Force

127.

What is the energy of motion called?

a)

Motion

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Friction

d)

Force

128.

How can an object's direction and speed be determined?

a)

By tracking its position over time

b)

By measuring its mass

c)

By applying a force to it

d)

By measuring its temperature

129.

What is a force?

a)

A type of energy

b)

A type of motion

c)

A push or pull that causes an object to move

d)

A measurement of speed

130.

What happens when two objects collide?

a)

They create energy

b)

They transfer energy from one object to another

c)

They stop moving

d)

They change direction

131.

Objects in motion tend to stay in ______ and objects at rest tend to stay at ________

a)

motion, rest

b)

rest, motion

c)

motion, motion

d)

rest, rest

132.

Energy, like matter, can be neither _________ or __________

a)

created, destroyed

b)

destroyed, created

c)

created, created

d)

eaten or swallowed

133.

The more _______ an object has, the less effect a given force will have on that object

a)

mass

b)

light

c)

small

d)

heavy

134.

____ _____ is the combination of all the forces acting on an object.

a)

Net force

b)

Friction

c)

Motion

d)

Energy

135.

_______ is a force that opposes an object's motion.

a)

Friction

b)

Net force

c)

Motion

d)

Energy

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