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November 4th Grade Science Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When using a hot plate a student needs to wear (a)  

Choose from the below words
a ruler
thick gloves
a compass
2.

(a)   protects clothing.

Choose from the below words
googles
apron
eye wash
3.
When observing the sky, students should not look directly at
a)
the sun
b)
the sky
c)
the moon
4.

To (a)   in categories or groups according to shared qualities or characteristics

Choose from the below words
apron
classify
predict
safety
5.
Say or estimate that something will happen in the future or will be a consequence
a)
apron
b)
classify
c)
predict
d)
safety
6.

(a)   is allowed during a Lab.

Choose from the below words
Horseplay
Running
Gum
Asking questions
7.
A group of 4th graders was dissecting a flower.  One ate a petal and dared another to do so too.  What safety rule is being broken?
a)
Never eat, drink, or sniff anything in a science investigation
b)
Tie back your hair
c)
Keep your work area clean
d)
dispose of extra supplies in designated containers
8.
When you are smelling a chemical, you should
a)
whiff
b)
waft
c)
take a deep breath
d)
smell it for as long as you can
9.

A mixture combines 2 or more materials without (a)   their properties.

Choose from the below words
changing
enhancing
reducing
increasing
10.
Which of the following is NOT a way to separate a mixture?
a)
Heat a liquid to evaporate the liquid out of a solution.
b)
Use a magnet to separate sand particles and rocks.
c)
Use a filter to allow liquid to flow through and leave behind the solid particles on top of the filter.
d)
Use tongs to separate the parts of a salad.
11.
Which two tools would a student use to measure the length and mass of a gummy bear?
a)
graduated cylinder and balance
b)
stopwatch and meter stick
c)
ruler and a meter stick
d)
balance and a meter sick
12.

How are a mixture of sand and water and a mixture of salt and water different? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Salt dissolves in the water. Sand d
Sand dissolves in water. Salt does
Sand floats in water. Salt sinks in
Sand melts in the water. Salt sinks
13.

How can you separate sand and water?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Using your fingers

c)

Using tweezers

d)

A paper filter

14.

A property that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the substance itself is

a)

dissolve

b)

mixture

c)

solution

d)

physical property

15.

A combination of two or more substances that does not produce a new substance is

a)

substance

b)

solution

c)

mixture

d)

dissolve

16.

Salt and water are an example of

a)

mixture

b)

solution

17.

A science class performed an investigation by evaporating a solution of 10g salt and 50ml of water. How much salt would you expect to find at the end of the investigation?

a)
10g
b)
50 ml
c)
50 gm
d)
60 gm
18.

What tool would best help sort iron bolts from aluminum bolts?

a)

magnet

b)

funnel

c)

ruler

d)

scale

19.
You have the following solids in a lab: salt, sand, lemonade powder, and pepper.  Which solids will dissolve in water to create a solution?
a)
pepper, sand, and salt
b)
salt, lemonade powder, and sand
c)
salt and lemonade powder
d)
pepper and sand
20.

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

a)

distance to push the box

b)

mass in the box

c)

friction opposing the box

d)

gravity pulling on the box

21.

A student placed his marble game above a stereo speaker. When he turned the speaker on, the marbles shook and some fell to the floor.


(a)   BEST EXPLAINS THE MOTION OF THE MARBLES.

Choose from the below words
magnetic energy attracted the marbl
sound waves cause the marbles to vi
electricity pushed the marbles
heat caused the marbles to move
22.

Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown.


WHAT IS THE ENERGY SOURCE FOR THESE OBJECTS?

a)

Mechanical energy

b)

Light energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Electrical energy

23.

A student was standing outside at recess and noticed his shadow.


The sun was at (a)   if his shadow appeared as it does below.

Choose from the below words
A
B
C
D
24.
What is a force?
a)
a push or pull
b)
speed or acceleration 
c)
potential or kinetic energy
d)
balanced or unbalanced force
25.

A student uses a spring scale to pull a 50-gram block horizontally across a wood desk. Then the student pulls the block the same distance across surfaces of carpet, sandpaper, and glass. Which question is this investigation most likely designed to answer? (5.6D)

a)

How do block of different sizes react to force?

b)

How do different surfaces affect the amount of force needed to move a block?

c)

How do blocks affect spring scales?

d)

How does the mass of a block change when it is pulled across a desk?

26.

All of the following are examples demonstrating mechanical energy, (a)   -

Choose from the below words
a fire roasting marshmallows
a fan blowing out air
a girl kicking a ball across the ya
a boy writing with a pen
27.

The diagram below shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs.


HOW MANY OF THE BULBS WILL REMAIN LIT IF THE WIRE IS CUT AT THE POINT SHOWN BY THE ARROW?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

28.

The flow of electricity in circuits requires a complete path. Look closely at the electric circuit below. What is wrong with the diagram?

a)

The light bulb cannot light because the circuit is not complete.

b)

There is no power source for the circuit.

c)

The wires are cut and therefore are not connected correctly.

d)

Paper clips cannot be used to conduct electricity.

29.

Energy is

a)

the ability to cool

b)

what is needed to do work or cause change

c)

What stops motion

30.

(a)   type of energy powers a computer

Choose from the below words
electrical
sound
heat
31.

A wind-up toy uses

a)

mechanical energy

b)

sound energy

c)

thermal energy

32.

The student arrived home and turned on a light switch, so she could see how to get to her bedroom. The switch allowed electricity to flow and was transformed into (a)   .

Choose from the below words
mechanical energy
light energy
superior energy
33.

Kinetic energy is energy that is stored

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What is potential energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

non renewable energy

35.
Copper is used in wiring because it is an excellent______________ of electricity.
a)
circuit breaker
b)
conductor
c)
insulator
d)
fuse
36.
I try to keep electricity from getting to you.
a)
conductor
b)
fuse
c)
electric discharge
d)
insulator
37.
I open overloaded circuits by melting.
a)
circuit
b)
conductor
c)
insulator
d)
fuse
38.
A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?
a)
plastic straw
b)
cotton string
c)
aluminum foil
d)
rubber eraser
39.
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
a)
wood
b)
brick
c)
copper
d)
plastic
40.
____________ allows electricity to flow.
a)
A conductor
b)
An insulator
c)
A magnet
41.
The plastic around the wire is
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
c)
decoration