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WorksheetsBivens/Moeller BETA Fall Final 2025
Total questions: 195
Worksheet time: 4hrs 13mins
A distance vs. time graph is plotted for a car moving on a straight road. What does this graph show about the car's movement?
The car's frame of reference
The car's speed
The car's acceleration
The car's favorite food
A car is moving on a straight road. The car's ____ and ____ determine its velocity.
speed , direction
direction, mass
volume, density
direction, magnitude
What is the total distance traveled by a car that is traveling at 20 m/s for 3 minutes?
4000 m
3600 m
60 m
depends on the mass of the car
What is the time required for a cart traveling at 12 m/s to travel 116 m?
9.667 s
6 s
0.167 s
depends on the mass of the cart
John is driving from city A to city B. He wants to calculate his average speed. How should he do it?
divide the total time he took to reach city B by the total distance between city A and city B
multiply the total time he took to reach city B by the total distance between city A and city B
divide the total distance between city A and city B by the total time he took to reach city B
subtract the total time he took to reach city B from the total distance between city A and city B
John is driving at 65mi/hr towards the South. This is an example of...
Speed
Velocity
Acceleration
Direction
Km (kilometers) is a unit for...
Speed
Distance
Time
Direction
Calculate the speed of a sprinter who ran 200 meters in 20 seconds.
10m/s
10km/s
10m/hr
10km/hr
Tom Brady, a quarterback, starts at the 20 yard line during a Super Bowl game. He throws a pass 20 yards forward and his teammate, Gronkowski, catches it and runs an additional 10 yards forward. What is the total displacement?
30 yards forward
20 yards forward
10 yards forward
30 yards back
Tom Brady, a quarterback, starts at the 20 yard line during a Super Bowl game. He throws a pass 5 yards forward to his teammate, but then the receiver runs it 10 yards backwards due to the opposing team's pressure. What is the displacement?
5 yards forward
15 yards forward
5 yards back
15 yards back
15 total yards
A quarterback starts at the 20 yard line. He throws a pass 5 yards forward, but then the receiver runs it 10 yards backwards. What is the distance?
5 yards forward
15 yards forward
5 yards back
15 yards back
15 total yards
John started his journey from his home. He drove 50 km towards the north to visit his friend, then 30 km towards the south to a grocery store. After that, he drove 20 km towards the east to a gas station, then 20 km towards the south to a restaurant and finally 20 km towards the west to return home. What is the total distance he covered?
140 km
50 km southwest
120 km southwest
0 km
What is the difference in displacement and distance?
the two are always the same
the two are always different
distance measures the total meters traveled, displacement measures how far from the beginning something is at the end
displacement measures the total meters traveled, distance measures how far from the beginning something is at the end
The vertical axis of a line graph is called the __________.
slope
line of best fit
x-axis
y-axis
Which type of graph best represents data over a set period of time?
line
bar
table
circle
Kalinda was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science. She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples. Kalinda explained the difference by using nonscientific language. Which statement did Kalinda use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?
A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.
A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.
A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.
A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.
A scientific ____________ is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.
law
theory
observation
method
Before a scientific theory is accepted and supported, it has
been tested by only one scientist.
been published in scientific journals.
been tested many times by different scientists.
been approved by the International Committee of Scientists.
What will the slope look like if the person/object were Remaining at rest.-
What will the slope look like if the object were in a positive constant motion?
What will the slope look like if the object were in a negative constant motion?
Which slope would indicate the person/object were moving at the Fastest velocity?
From 5 to 6 seconds the average velocity of the person was ...
1 m/s
-1 m/s
3 m/s
-3 m/s
0 m/s
Force = mass x gravity
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
If other people are watching you, then you will be better behaved.
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Germs cause diseases in living organisms.
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Choose the correctly written hypothesis for "What is the effect of putting Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of a sled?"
I think the sled will slide faster.
If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will win the race."
If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will slide faster.
A hypothesis is never wrong.
True
False
-- all related That is, complex creatures evolve from more simplistic ancestors naturally over time.
Theories answer the question...
Where
What
Why
When
Which of the following is an observation about this picture?
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
Which of these statements is an inference about this picture?
Which of the following is an observation about the man in this picture:
quantitative
I use rulers, scales and calculators to make these observations.
qualitative data
quantitative data
What is the net force?
3 N
3 N, right
17 N, right
3 N, left
What is the unit to MEASURE force?
Kilogram
Meter
Pounds
Newton
A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.
friction
force
magnet
gravity
When forces are going in the opposite direction of each other you should do what do find the net force
Subtract
Add
Divide
Multiply
The momentum before and after a collision is the same.
1st Law
2nd Law
3rd Law
Conservation of Momentum
What is the potential energy of a 50 kg rock that is resting 100 m high?
49 J
49,000 J
4,900 J
75 J
How much kinetic energy is in a 100 kg object traveling at 20 m/s?
20 J
200 J
20,000 J
200,000 J
What is the equation for calculating wavelength if I know frequency and wave speed?
λ=fv
λ=v/f
λ=f/v
λ=f-v
What is the speed of a wave with a frequency of 12 Hz and a wavelength of 2m?
6 m/s
24 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
What is a Hertz?
Number of crests in a wave
Number of troughs in a wave
Number of waves per second
Number of wavelengths
What is the frequency of wave with a wavelength of 3m and a speed of 9m/s?
18 Hz
9 Hz
27 Hz
3 Hz
What is the wavelength of a wave with a speed of 24 m/s and a frequency of 4 Hz?
6 m
6 m/s
6 Hz
6 λ
If a wave travels 20 meters in 5 seconds, what is the speed of the wave?
100 m/s
20 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
The distance in between two waves.
wave speed
frequency
wavelength
Frequency is always measured in _________
kilometers
Hertz
centimeters
This is a high frequency wave. Which part of the wave is "B"
crest/peak
wavelength
trough
Look at this wave. "A" is which part of a wave?
Crest/Peak
Wave Speed
Resting Point
What does a wave carry from place to place?
energy
matter
people
#1 refers to the
wavelength
amplitude
crest
trough
#3 refers to the
wavelength
amplitude
crest
trough
You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no
medium
light
energy
heat
What unit is velocity/speed measured in?
meters
m/s
Hz
What unit is wavelength measured in?
meters
m/s
Hz
Which is an example of a longitudinal wave?
x ray
microwave
sound wave
water wave
A wave in which the movement of the wave’s medium is perpendicular to the movement of the wave traveling through the medium
Transverse waves
Compression waves
Nodular Waves
Ocean Waves
The wavelength can be measured from (Hint: check ALL that apply)
Two identical points of a wave.
crest to crest
top to bottom
trough to trough
Which electromagnetic waves have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies?
infrared waves
radio waves
gamma rays
ultraviolet rays
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called
radio waves.
gamma rays.
X-rays.
visible light.
Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(n)
medium.
electric field.
magnetic field.
change in either a magnetic or an electric field.
In a vacuum, all electromagnetic waves have the same
wavelength.
speed.
frequency.
amplitude.
A student asks a series of questions about a wave. The answer to which question will allow the student to determine whether the wave is electromagnetic or mechanical?
Does it require a medium in order to travel?
Can it pass through air and water?
Does it have a measurable speed?
Does it have a measurable frequency?
What do radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, and gamma rays all have in common?
They all have the same wavelength.
They are electromagnetic waves.
They are detected in the same way.
They store the same amount of energy.
A wave with a SHORTER wavelength has _________ energy than one with a longer wavelength.
More
Less
The Same
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the LEAST amount of energy?
Gamma Rays
X-Rays
Microwaves
Radio Waves
In an experiment, the thing that I change before the experiment is the:
Independent variable
Dependent variable
variable control
fibonacci variable
In an experiment, the thing that changes during the experiment (and we measure) is the:
Independent variable
Dependent variable
variable control
fibonacci variable
In a graph involving time, which axis would the time go on?
x
y
z
w
This is the vertical axis
y
x
v
z
What fuels a hurricane?
warm water
cold water
wind
waves
This is the day with most daylight
winter solstice
summer solstice
equinox
sunfall
When it's winter in Fayetteville, it's what season in Tokyo?
summer
spring
fall
winter
What causes seasons on the Earth?
tilt
rotation
distance from sun
distance of moon
What is an advantage of an analog signal vs. digital?
can capture infinite detail
more resistant to noise
easily copied
doesn't lose quality over time
Digital encoding sends or stores information using quantities that
can vary continuously.
can only have specific values.
have no numeric gaps between one another.
create smooth curves inside a sound wave.
Which of the following is NOT an analog device?
a light knob that can adjust brightness between fully on and off
a mouse connected to your computer controlling your cursor
an FM radio tower broadcasting music
a runner’s watch that can time to thousandth-second intervals
Identify a disadvantage of an analog signal:
Requires low power
Doesn't get interference
When copied, quality goes down
Hardware is usually small
How would you write 0.0005 in scientific notation?
50 x 10-5
5 x 10-4
5 x 103
.5 x 103
How would you write -5.6 x 10-3 in standard form?
(a)
How do you write 8.317 x 106 in standard form?
(a)
Express the following in scientific notation:
.000457
457 x 106
457 x 10-6
4.57 x104
4.57 x 10-4
Solve the expression and remember to pick the answer in Scientific Notation
4⋅104⋅2.1⋅106=
6.1⋅1010
8.4⋅1010
8.4⋅1024
6.1⋅1024
Solve the expression and remember to pick the answer in Scientific Notation
2.5⋅103⋅2⋅104=
4.5⋅107
5⋅107
5⋅1012
4.5⋅1012
Solve the expression and remember to pick the answer in Scientific Notation:
7.2⋅10−6÷(4⋅10−2)=
1.8⋅10−8
1.8⋅10−4
−1.8⋅10−4
1.8⋅103
Solve the expression and remember to pick the answer in Scientific Notation:
6.9⋅10−10÷(3⋅10−4)=
2.3⋅10−14
2.3⋅10−6
2.3⋅1040
2.3⋅106
These lines runs east to west.
Latitude
Longitude
Prime Meridian
Eastern to Western Hemisphere
These lines run north to south
Latitude
Longitude
Equator
Northern to Southern Hemisphere
Which line measures at 0 degrees latitude?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Longitude
Capricorn
In the northern hemisphere of the earth hurricanes circle __________.
clockwise
counter-clockwise
up and down
front to back
In the southern hemisphere of the earth hurricanes circle __________.
clockwise
counter-clockwise
up and down
front to back
The center of the hurricane is called the __________.
bullseye
point
nose
eye
New Moon
Crescent
Quarter
Gibbous
Full Moon
The image shows how the moon looks during the lunar cycle. The moon will look this way again in about -
one week
one month
one year
one century
What moon phase is shown in the picture?
first quarter
new moon
last quarter
full moon
The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another is called a(n)
Umbra
Penumbra
Eclipse
Shadow
Is this alignment for a solar or lunar eclipse?
Solar
Lunar
choose 2 things that cause seasons
Moon Phases
Rotation
Tilt of the Earth
Revolution of the Earth around the sun
Which is the correct alignment for a solar eclipse?
sun - moon - Earth
moon - sun - Earth
Earth - sun - moon
moon - Earth - sun
What is it called when the sunlight reaches more of one hemisphere than the other?
Solstice
Equinox
Day
Year
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere it is ____________ in the Southern Hemisphere?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
What is the angle of Earth's tilt on its axis?
22.5
25.3
23.5
25.2
What is a Solstice?
the time of year where the amount of sunlight is at its maximum in one hemisphere and minimum in the other hemisphere
the time of year when the amount of sunlight is equal in both hemispheres
the time of year where the amount of sunlight is at its maximum in the northern hemisphere and minimum in the southern hemisphere
the time of year where the amount of sunlight is at its maximum in the southern hemisphere and minimum in the northern hemisphere
