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Class
Date
1.

True or False. States of matter are solids, liquids, and gasses

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The ability of sugar to dissolve in water is called

a)

malleability

b)

Density

c)

State

d)

solubility

3.

What material can conduct heat and electricity, can be hammered into a shape, or drawn into a wire.

a)

metal

b)

plastic

c)

fabric

d)

glass

4.

Bob found a metal can of soup. Which list describes the most likely physical property of the can?

a)

shiny, hard, reflective

b)

very soft, conducts heat

c)

conducts electricity, square

d)

magnetic, flexible, very soft

5.

Physical Properties are _____________

a)

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

b)

Energy that can be measured by a thermometer.

c)

Measurable characteristics that describe the physical state of something, including mass, magnetism, temperature, density, shape, volume, and conductivity.

d)

The classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas.

6.

Magnetism is ___________

a)

The amount of matter in something; measured in grams.

b)

Material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow.

c)

How much space something takes up.

d)

The property of attraction to a magnet.

7.

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.

8.

Conductor

a)

The amount of matter in something; measured in grams.

b)

Material that allows heat or electrical energy to easily flow through it.

c)

How much space something takes up.

d)

Material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow.

9.
Sand and gravel may be separated from each other by using..
a)
a filter funnel
b)
a sieve
c)
an evaporating basin
d)
a distillation
10.
Mixtures are combinations of two materials that retain their physical qualities.
a)
True
b)
False
11.

I have a mixture of Wood chips, sand, iron filings, and gravel. Here is a way to separate them:


  1. Use a sieve to separate the the sand and iron filings from the gravel and wood chips.


What would be step 2?

a)

Use the sieve again to separate the iron filings and the sand

b)

Use a magnet to separate the iron filings from the sand

c)

Use a tweezers to pick out the iron filings

d)

use a filter and water to separate the sand from the iron filings

12.

Which set of procedures would be best to follow when separating a mixture of sand, salt, and water?

a)
  1. Evaporate the liquid to separate water
  2. heat solid mixture to separate salt
b)
  1. pour mixture through filter to separate sand
  2. evaporate liquid to separate salt
c)
  1. pour mixture into bowl to separate water
  2. use hand lens to separate sand
d)
  1. heat mixture on hotplate to separate sand\
  2. cool liquid to separate sand
13.
An example of a physical property would be?
a)
Rust on a nail
b)
Salt dissolved in water.
c)
Wood burning
d)
An egg frying
14.

We can test the level of hardness of materials by scratching them together.

a)

True

b)

False

15.
2. HOW MATERIAL PASES AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT IS
a)
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
b)
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
c)
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
d)
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
e)
ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES
16.
1. A PHYSICAL PROPERTY IS:
a)
THOSE PROPERTIES THAT INVOLVE A REACTION TO AN APPLIED LOAD.
b)
HOW A MATERIAL REACTS TO AN EXTERNAL FORCE.
17.
5. THE MEASURE OF HOW HEAT TRAVELS THROUGH A MATERIAL IS:
a)
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
b)
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
c)
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
d)
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
e)
ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES
18.
6. THE PROPERTY THAT ENABLES TO ATRACT OR REPEL CERTAIN OTHER MATERIALS IS:
a)
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
b)
ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
c)
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
d)
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
e)
ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES
19.

Transparent and brittle

a)

Metal

b)

Sponge

c)

Glass

d)

Plastic

20.

Shiny and conducts electricity

a)

Meetal

b)

Polythene

c)

Rubber

d)

Metal

21.

Flexible and elastic and a opaque

a)

Fabric

b)

Tissue paper

c)

Rubber

d)

Wood

22.

Soft and a good thermal insulator

a)

Fabric/cotton/sponge

b)

Rubber/metal/tissue

c)

Wood/polythene/plastic

23.

Transparent and flexible

a)

Plasstic

b)

Plastic

c)

Rubber

d)

Fabric

e)

Polythene

24.

Which material would work best for a window?

a)

fabric

b)

metal

c)

glass

d)

rubber

25.
Malleable means...
a)
makes a noise when you hit it 
b)
does not break if you bend it 
c)
scratches easily
d)
does not scratch easily
26.

Mass is -

a)

the amount of matter in an object

b)

the density of a material

c)

the amount of force a material has

d)

the concentration of matter in an object.

27.
Mass, relative density, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, conductivity, etc.
a)
Physical state
b)
Insulators
c)
Physical Properties 
d)
Inferences
28.
The ability of a substance to dissolve is called...
a)
malleability
b)
ductility
c)
solubility
29.
What is the definition of Melting / freezing point
a)
the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid or a solid to a liquid by the loss or addition of heat; for water this temperature is 0°C
b)
the decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, volume (capacity), and weight or mass
c)
a combination of two or more substances that can be easily separated in some physical way
d)
properties of matter that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the matter itself
e)
floating or sinking when compared to water
30.

Magnetism, density and conductivity are examples of ......

a)

Physical properties

b)

Chemical properties

c)

Mechanical properties

31.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1, 
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
32.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
33.
Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3. What is its density?
a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
34.
Why do some substances float on water?
a)
they are warmer than water
b)
they are cooler than water
c)
they are more dense than water
d)
they are less dense than water
35.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup 
d)
plastic bottle
36.
What tool is used to measure the mass of objects?
a)
triple beam balance
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
ruler
d)
thermometer
37.
Which box has a greater density?  
a)
Box A
b)
Box B
38.
What are the correct units of measurement for density?
a)
g/cm
b)
cm3
c)
g/mL
d)
g/lb
39.

The unit of measurement for Mass

a)

centimeters or meters

b)

feet or inches

c)

grams or kilograms

40.

The unit to measure Temperature

a)

Celsius or Kelvin

b)

liters or milliliters

c)

inches or feet

41.

The unit of measurement of length or distance

a)

meters or centimeter

b)

Celsius or Kelvin

c)

grams or kilograms

42.

The instrument is used to measure

a)

Temperature

b)

Mass

c)

Length

d)

Volume

43.

This is used to measure:

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Length

44.

What is the volume of this prism?

a)

20 ft3

b)

8 ft3

c)

40 ft3

d)

11 ft3

45.
a)
38 mL
b)
34 mL
c)
33 mL
d)
39 mL
46.

What is the volume of the fish?

a)

40mL

b)

6mL

c)

38mL

d)

8mL

47.

What is the reading on the vernier calipers?

a)

8.62 cm

b)

8.62 mm

c)

8.52 cm

d)

8.63 cm

48.

What is the name of the part labelled B in the diagram?

a)

Slider

b)

Internal jaws

c)

Outside jaws

d)

Depth bar

e)

Main scale

49.

State the name of the parts labelled A in the diagram?

a)

Main scale

b)

Depth bar

c)

External jaws

d)

Internal jaws

e)

Sliding jaw

50.
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
a)
to find a common ancestor
b)
to show the evolution of organisms
c)
to show relationships between organisms
d)
to identify organisms
51.

How many options should every branch in a dichotomous key have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

52.

Which of the following is a centipede?

a)
b)
c)
d)
53.

Identify the plant shown

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

What class of vertebrates does organism T belong to?

a)

Amphibians

b)

Birds

c)

Fish

d)

Mammals

55.

Is the right answer for classifying this organism chosen on this dichotomous key?

a)

Yes

b)

No

56.

Look at the dichotomous key below. What are the characteristics of salamander?

a)

Can fly

b)

cannot fly

c)

scales

d)

no fur

57.

Look at the dichotomous key below. What are the characteristics of fish?

a)

Can fly

b)

cannot fly

c)

scales

d)

fins

58.

What is the definition of an element?

a)

pure substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods.

b)

pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods.

c)

pure substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by physical methods.

d)

pure substance that can be broken down into sub-atomic particles by chemical methods.

59.

_______________ are found in the Periodic Table.

a)

compounds

b)

matter

c)

elements

d)

elements and mixtures

60.

What element has the chemical symbol of Fe?

a)

Ferrium

b)

Iron

c)

Steel

d)

Francium

61.

What is the chemical symbol for chlorine?

a)

C

b)

Ch

c)

Cl

d)

Cr

62.

Which is NOT an element?

a)

Carbon (C)

b)

Nitrogen (N2)

c)

Water (H2O)

d)

Aluminium (Al)

63.

Which is NOT a way to classify elements?

a)

metals and non-metals

b)

state at room temperature

c)

by their properties

d)

by their symbols

64.

Select statement(s) that are true about a compound.

a)

Constituent elements of a compound are physically combined in a fixed proportion by mass.

b)

Compound has different properties as its constituent elements.

c)

A compound can be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods.

d)

made up of two or more elements chemically combined

65.

Select the statement(s) that explain why air is a mixture.

a)

its constituents e.g. nitrogen, water, carbon dioxide are not chemically combined with each other.

b)

the amount of water vapour in air varies

c)

it is made up of different elements and compounds mixed together.

d)

It is needed to support life.

66.

What do you call the zigzag line in the Periodic Table that separates the metals from non-metals?

a)

Hays-McDanies Line

b)

Hays-McDonald Line

c)

Hays-Macdaniel Line

d)

Hays-McDaniel Line

67.

A table of the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number, usually in rows, so that elements with similar atomic structure (and hence similar chemical properties) appear in vertical columns.

a)

period table

b)

pireodic table

c)

Table periodic

d)

periodic table

68.

It’s the chemical components that make up a substance.

a)

chemical change

b)

physical composition

c)

chemical composition

d)

Physical properties

69.

Matter in its simplest form is called element.

a)

false

b)

sometimes

c)

true

d)

not sure

70.

In Periodic Table, elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

a)

sometimes

b)

True

c)

False

d)

no one really knows

71.

In Periodic Table, as we moved from left to right of a period, the properties of elements gradually change from those of metals to those of non-metals.

a)

true

b)

false

72.

In Periodic Table, names of elements are represented by numbers

a)

true

b)

false

73.

Air

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture

74.

Rocks and Sand

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture

75.

2H2O2 ---> 2H2O + O2


What are the reactants of this equation?

a)

hydrogen peroxide (2H2O2)

b)

water (2H2O)

c)

oxygen (O2)

d)

all of these

76.

2H2O2 --> 2H2O + O2


What are the products of this equation?

a)

water (2H2O) and oxygen (O2)

b)

hydrogen peroxide (2H2O2)

c)

none of these

d)

both of these

77.

Sand and water mixture is an example of solution.

a)

true

b)

false

78.

Salt and water mixture is an example of a solution.

a)

true

b)

false

79.

In this beaker there is some sand floating in water, but most of the sand has settled at the bottom. This would be best described as

a)

A solution

b)

A colloid

c)

A suspension

d)

A compound

80.
What units are used to measure mass?
a)
g
b)
cm3
c)
g/cm3
d)
cm3/g
81.

_____________ : A substance that dissolves another substance

a)

solute

b)

solution

c)

solvent

82.

In a ______________, one substance is dissolved in another substance.

a)

solution

b)

suspension

c)

colloid

83.
If a spoonful of sugar is mixed in a glass of water, what is the water called? 
a)
solute
b)
solution
c)
solvent
d)
element 
84.

The substance being dissolved in a solution is the?

a)

solution

b)

solute

c)

solvent

d)

mixture

85.
Solutions are composed of __________ .
a)
salts and solutes
b)
solvents and salts
c)
solutes and alloys
d)
solutes and solvents
86.

Which factor is shown in the picture?

a)

temperature

b)

particle size

c)

stirring

d)

use of spoon

87.

Which factor affecting solubility is shown in the picture?

a)

temperature

b)

height

c)

stirring

d)

particle size

88.

Why do sugar particles dissolve faster in hot water?

a)

water particles move slow

b)

water particles move fast

c)

water particles settle down

d)

water particles stay on top

89.

How does particle size affect solubility?

a)

bigger particles dissolve faster

b)

smaller particles can occupy the space in water faster

c)

bigger particles spread faster than smaller particles

90.

What are the factors that affect solubility?

a)

rate of stirring

b)

particle size

c)

temperature

d)

all of these

91.
Stirring the solution increases or decreases the solubility?
a)
increases
b)
decreases
92.

What combination would dissolve a solid solute the fastest?

a)

high temperature, no stirring

b)

no heat, no stirring

c)

sugar cube, no heat

d)

high temperature, stirring

93.

What would dissolve most slowly?

a)

Large crystals in stirred water

b)

Large crystals in unstirred water

c)

Small crystals in stirred water

d)

Small crystals in unstirred water

94.

Name the separation technique shown in the diagram.

a)

evaporation

b)

distillation

c)

filtration

95.
Which one of the following would you use to separate sand from iron filings?
a)
a bar magnet
b)
filter paper
c)
chromatography paper
d)
alum
96.
To separate a mixture of soil and water what separation method is used?
a)
Filtration
b)
Distillation
c)
Chromatography
d)
Evaporation
97.
To separate a mixture of salt and water what separation method is used?
a)
Filtration
b)
Distillation
c)
Chromatography
d)
Evaporation
98.

This method is utilized in industries like junkyards to remove metal scraps from other materials.

a)

chromatography

b)

physical manipulation

c)

use of magnet

d)

distillation

99.

What mixture could you use this tool to best separate that mixture?

a)

Sugar and Salt

b)

Sand and rocks

c)

Apples and grapes

100.

Pure water can be separated from inky water by simple distillation because:

a)

Water and ink have different boiling points

b)

Water evaporates leaving the ink particles behind

c)

Ink evaporates leaving the water behind

101.

What is the correct order for obtaining salt from a mixture of sand and salt?

a)

Dissolving in water - filtration - evaporation

b)

Evaporation - filtration - dissolving in water

c)

Filtration - dissolving in water - evaporation

102.

Which method is usually used to separate coloured substances from each other?

a)

Simple distillation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Chromatography

103.

In filtration, what name is used to describe the solid left in the filter paper?

a)

Filtrate

b)

Residue

c)

Distillate

104.

If you wanted to make pure drinking water from sea water, what process would you use?

a)

Filtration

b)

Distillation

c)

Evaporation

105.

Which processes take place during distillation?

Hint: There are 2 processes.

a)

freezing

b)

boiling

c)

condensation

d)

melting

106.

Which method is helpful in determining the harmful components in food? (ex. melamine in food sample)

a)

use of magnet

b)

filtration

c)

distillation

d)

chromatography

107.

What does biodiversity mean

a)

Only species in an area

b)

All abiotic life

c)

Nitrogen fixation

d)

The different amount of species in a area

108.

Which biome is more likely to survive a change in the environment

a)

High (rich) biodiversity

b)

Low (poor) biodiversity

109.

Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

a)

the same species in a general location

b)

the number of different species in a given area

c)

the number of animal species in a given area

d)

the number of plant species in a given area

110.
What is an invasive species?
a)
A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 
b)
A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 
c)
A keystone species in an environment
d)
none of the above
111.
Invasive species grow quickly due to the lack of predators, this leads to a decline or extinction of the native population. True or false? 
a)
false
b)
true
112.

Why is biodiversity in an ecosystem so important?

a)

Because it can help humans where to determine good places to develop farm land.

b)

Because places that have a healthy biodiversity are unaffected by major disturbances.

c)

Because having a high biodiversity allows ecosystems to withstand major changes.

d)

Because having a high biodiversity allows for fewer opportunities of competition for similar resources.

113.

Where are bacteria located?

a)

No where.

b)

Every where!

c)

Only in the restroom.

d)

On my hands only.

114.

Choose one way that bacteria can be helpful.

a)

Bacteria can help me with my homework.

b)

Bacteria can feed my dog.

c)

Bacteria can help me digest food.

d)

Bacteria can help me sleep.

115.

True or False? Food poisoning is one way that bacteria are harmful.

a)

True

b)

False

116.
Are bacteria are good or bad?
a)
Good
b)
Bad
c)
Both
117.

Bacteria can be used to make foods such as yogurt & cheese.

a)

true

b)

false

118.

During the purification process, filtration separates the

a)

Microorganisms

b)

Suspended particles

c)

Dissolved substances

119.

Which of the following is the best method of obtaining pure water from seawater?

a)

Filtration

b)

Boiling

c)

Distillation

d)

Chlorination

120.
The diagram shows the apparatus for separating soil and water. What are the labelled parts?
a)
A = distillate, B = filtrate
b)
A = filtrate, B = residue
c)
A = residue, B = filtrate
d)
A = residue, B = distillate
121.

What is the flow of water in 6 and 7?

a)

6: water in; 7: water out

b)

6: water out; 7: water in

122.

Which separation technique uses the apparatus shown in the diagram?

a)

filtration

b)

evaporation

c)

distillation

d)

chromatography

123.

What is Science?

a)

A series of procedures to help you solve problems.

b)

A way to find out what is wrong in this world.

c)

An organized way of studying the natural world and finding solutions to common problems.

d)

The way scientists make up general rules.

124.

Scientists make ___________________ about the world around them.

a)

observations

b)

opinions

125.

Scientists design _____________________ to test ideas, theories, and hypothesis about the world around them.

a)

experiments

b)

observations

c)

tests

d)

fairs

126.

A _____________ is a person who uses the scientific method to discover new knowledge.

a)

menace

b)

scuba diver

c)

scientist

d)

botanist

127.

Scientific knowledge changes with

a)

new magazine articles

b)

careful reading of facts

c)

repeated experiments

d)

new evidence or new interpretations

128.

Trying to explain why a solar eclipse occurs is an example of

a)

a prediction

b)

scientific inquiry

c)

an experiment

d)

classification

129.

Which activity requires a scientist to use creativity?

a)

sort rocks by color and shape

b)

design an experiment to test the effectiveness of different brands of motor oil

c)

repeating the same experiment multiple times

d)

measuring the growth of a plant

130.

A scientist that always reports their observations and results truthfully possess the attitude of

a)

curiosity

b)

honesty

c)

skepticism

d)

creative

131.

Galileo used his telescope to collect evidence that planets revolved around

a)

Earth

b)

Sun

c)

Moon

d)

Mrs. Covarrubias

132.

What are the first 3 steps in the scientific inquiry process?

a)

Ask a question.

b)

Communicate results.

c)

Develop a hypothesis.

d)

Design an experiment.

e)

Build a model.

133.
 An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions is called:
a)
theory
b)
experiment 
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
134.
 A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation based on prior knowledge is known as: 
a)
theory
b)
experiment 
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
135.
 The statement based on repeated experimental observations that describe how the universe works under certain conditions is known as:
a)
investigation
b)
scientific law
c)
observation
d)
scientific theory
136.

What is technology?

a)

apples, tomato, oranges

b)

application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life to change and manipulate the environment.

c)

refrigerator, electric fan, type writer

d)

carrots, eggplants, beans

137.

In which fields do we benefit from technology?

a)

education

b)

transportation

c)

communication

d)

all above