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6th Grade Semester Final

Total questions: 124

Worksheet time: 4hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your grandmother's silver tea set gets black with tarnish over time

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

2.

Wood rotting

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

3.

Wood burns in air

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

4.

Wax is melted over a flame and then catches fire and burns

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

5.

Water is heated and changed to steam

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

6.

The tires on your car seem to be getting low in very cold weather

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

7.

A tire is inflated with air

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

8.

A rock is broken into small pieces

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

9.

Pancakes cooking on a griddle

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

10.

Milk sours

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

11.

Iron rusts

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

12.

Iron metal is melted

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

13.

Ice melting

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

14.

Ice melting

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

15.

Hydrogen peroxide fizzes when applied to a wound

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

16.

Hydrochloric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce a salt, water, and heat

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

17.

Evaporation

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

18.

Dry ice "evaporates" without melting as time passes

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

19.

Acids produced by bacteria in plaque cause teeth to decay

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

Both

d)

Neither

20.
What can you infer about the changes that formed the Grand Canyon?
a)
They were molecular changes
b)
They were chemical changes
c)
They were physical changes
d)
They were changes in weather
21.
What does it mean when there is a physical change? 
a)
Matter has changed from one substance into another
b)
Matter has changed on the molecular level
c)
A new substance has been formed
d)
Matter has changed size, shape or form
22.
Unexpected changing of color is a sign of a _________ change.
a)
Physical
b)
Chemical
c)
both
d)
neither
23.
Green bananas turning yellow on their own as they ripen.
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
c)
both
d)
neither
24.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a)
crumpled paper
b)
pencil sharpening
c)
shrunken clothing
d)
sour milk
25.

Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?

a)

change in shape

b)

melting

c)

formation of bubbles

d)

dissolving

26.
Is a car getting rusty a 
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Physical
c)
Both
d)
Neither
27.
Is cooking an egg a 
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
c)
neither
d)
both
28.
Is ripping paper a chemical or physical change?
a)
Chemical
b)
Physical
c)
neither
d)
both
29.
Which of the following matches the correct definition to an example?
a)
Chemical Change: My foot changes color
b)
Physical Change: My microwave exploded
c)
Chemical Change: My dog ate my homework
d)
Physical Change: My homework burned in a fire
30.

What does CER stand for?

a)

Create Evaluate Respond

b)

Consider Evidence Relevant

c)

Claim Evidence Reasoning

d)

Cause Examine Real-life

31.

What is the definition for a claim?

a)

A statement you believe to be false.

b)

A statement that you believe to be true.

c)

Evidence that proves something is right.

d)

An opinion

32.

What does evidence mean?

a)

a statement that you believe to be true

b)

an opinion

c)

all scientific data that supports your claim

d)

an argument

33.

What does reasoning mean?

a)

a good argument

b)

an explanation that connects your evidence to your claim

c)

a written response to a claim

d)

an opinion you believe in

34.

I think peanut butter is a healthy snack.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

35.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

36.

Eating too much sugar can increase a person's risk of many health problems, including weight gain, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

37.

It is a good idea to limit the amount of sugar in your diet.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

38.

Which of the following is NOT a strong piece of evidence?

a)

a personal opinion

b)

measurements

c)

data collected from a science experiment

d)

information from a science article

39.

Which of the following is the best example of a claim about a thunderstorm?

a)

Yes, it is very rainy.

b)

A one inch rainstorm deposits 27,514 gallons of rain on one acre.

c)

No way!

d)

Thunderstorms increase the chance of flooding.

40.

Which examples is the best example of evidence?

a)

My family has a computer at home.

b)

My husband loves Star Wars.

c)

In a recent scientific study, 78% of students enjoy doing community service.

d)

I believe the chiefs are the best NFL football team.

41.

School should start at 9:00 am instead of 8:00 am," is an example of

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

42.

According to a data table there were 3 times as many Air Jordan shoes sold than other shoes types. This an example of ...

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

43.

Air Jordans are the most popular shoe on the market. This is an example of

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

44.

Summer is the favorite season of the year.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

45.

The temperatures in the summer, on average, are warmer than any other season.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

46.

Which evidence could best prove this claim: Student should eat school lunch each day.

a)

School lunch average calories = 550

Home lunch average = 850.

b)

I heard that In one school students refused to eat school lunch for 3 weeks.

c)

Students do not like the taste of some school lunches.

d)

School lunches cost families money.

47.

Which evidence BEST supports this claim: Students should be required to wear uniforms to school.

a)

Uniforms could cost a family $200 per child.

b)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

c)

Wearing your own clothes allows you to be unique and stylish.

d)

Schools with uniforms have better attendance & fewer referrals.

48.

Which claim could be supported with this data?

a)

Coco Puffs have the most iron.

b)

Fruit loops are very sweet.

c)

Cheerios are for babies.

d)

Corn Pops have the lowest amount of iron.

49.

You do an experiment about how healthy a food is. Which piece of evidence would NOT work?

a)

color of the food

b)

calories in the food

c)

sodium (salt) in the food

d)

fat in the food

50.

What does E represent in C-E-R?

a)

Evidence

b)

Entertainment

c)

Endorsement

d)

Engagement

51.

What does R represent in C-E-R?

a)

Reasoning

b)

Roles

c)

Resilience

d)

Responsible

52.

What does C represent in C-E-R?

a)

Caption

b)

Claim

c)

Conclusion

d)

Chapter

53.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

a)

California has the highest ranked education system in the nation.

b)

Twinkies performed better in taste tests than other snack cakes.

c)

The school year began on August 18, 2018 and will end on June 4, 2019.

d)

Yes, marbles do sink faster in salt water than fresh water.

54.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
55.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
56.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the reasoning?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
57.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $250.

b)

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior problems went down.

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online and are easy.

58.
What is the claim?
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
a)
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. 
b)
No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. 
c)
Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
59.
What is the evidence?
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
a)
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. 
b)
No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. 
c)
Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
60.
What is the reasoning?
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
a)
In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. 
b)
No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. 
c)
Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.
61.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
62.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
d)
Not vital when using an argument
63.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A connection between the evidence and the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

64.
The Warriors are the best NBA team. 
a)
Claim statement
b)
Reasoning statement
c)
Evidence statement
65.
Define: Reasoning
a)
Stating WHO or WHAT the topic is
b)
Stating HOW or WHY the evidence supports the claim
c)
Facts, Statistics, or data
d)
A Statement of belief
66.
What is a good definition for evidence?
a)
A statement that answers a question
b)
All data and facts
c)
Data/facts that support your claim
d)
Reasoning that justifies your evidence
67.

Claim, evidence, or reasoning?


Last week, there were 2 leaves on our plant, and today we now have six leaves on the plant.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

68.

You do an experiment about how healthy a food is. Which piece of evidence would NOT work?

a)

color of the food

b)

calories in the food

c)

sodium (salt) in the food

d)

fat in the food

69.

Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?

a)

Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

b)

Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

c)

Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

70.

What does reasoning mean?

a)

a good argument

b)

an explanation that connects your evidence to your claim

c)

a written response to a claim

d)

an opinion you believe in

71.

What is an example of evidence?

a)

Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.

b)

Football is more dangerous than baseball.

c)

Football requires athletes to use padding to protect themselves from injuries.

d)

Baseball requires fewer muscles than football.

72.

A claim can be compared to what in the Scientific Method

a)

Experiment

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Analysis

d)

Research

73.

Reasoning can be compared to what in the Scientific Method

a)

Experiment

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Analysis

d)

Research

e)

Conclusion

74.

Evidence can be compared to what in the Scientific Method

a)

Experiment

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Analysis

d)

Research

e)

Data

75.

What means anything that has mass and takes up space?

a)

Matter

b)

Atom

c)

Building Block

d)

Nucleus

76.

What is the smallest building block of matter?

a)

Matter

b)

Mass

c)

Atom

d)

Nucleus

77.

What one is not one of the four elements that make up most living things?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Gold

c)

Carbon

d)

Hydrogen

e)

Nitrogen

78.

Which one is not part of an atom?

a)

Neutrons

b)

Nucleus

c)

Proton

d)

Air

e)

Electrons

79.

What is a positively charged part at the center of an atom?

a)

Electrons

b)

Nucleus

c)

Neutrons

d)

Protons

80.

What is a particle with no charge at the center of an atom?

a)

Electrons

b)

Nucleus

c)

Neutrons

d)

Protons

81.

What is a particle of an atom with a negative charge?

a)

Electrons

b)

Nucleus

c)

Neutrons

d)

Protons

82.

What are protons and neutrons clumped together at the center of an atom called?

a)

Electrons

b)

Nucleus

c)

Neutrons

d)

Protons

83.

What is a chart of all known elements?

a)

Rutherford's Model

b)

Bohr's Model

c)

Periodic Table

84.

What do we call the work that led us to understand that the nucleus contains protons?

a)

Rutherford's Model

b)

Bohr's Model

c)

Periodic Table

85.

What do we call the work that led us to understand that electrons existed only at a certain distance from the nucleus?

a)

Rutherford's Model

b)

Bohr's Model

c)

Periodic Table

86.

Who wrote that atoms moved around in a completely empty space?

a)

Chadwick

b)

Democritus

c)

Avogadro

d)

Bohr

87.

Who recognized the difference between atoms and molecules?

a)

Chadwick

b)

Democritus

c)

Avogadro

d)

Bohr

88.

Who recognized the difference between atoms and molecules?

a)

Chadwick

b)

Democritus

c)

Avogadro

d)

Bohr

89.

Who proved neutrons existed?

a)

Chadwick

b)

Democritus

c)

Avogadro

d)

Bohr

90.

What element makes up 60% of your body mass?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

91.

What element is the lightest?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

92.

What element makes up 80% of our atmosphere?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

93.

A carbon atom has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. What is it's atomic mass?

a)

0

b)

6

c)

12

d)

24

94.

What is made up of two or more atoms bonded together?

a)

Element

b)

Molecules

c)

Atoms

d)

Compound

95.

What is made up of two or more different types of atoms bonded together?

a)

Element

b)

Molecules

c)

Atoms

d)

Compound

96.

What is the number of protons in the atom's nucleus and the number of electrons in the shell?

a)

Symbol

b)

Element name

c)

Atomic Mass Unit

d)

Atomic number

97.

What tells how heavy the element is?

a)

Symbol

b)

Element name

c)

Atomic Mass Unit

d)

Atomic number

98.

The ability of a substance to be deformed under pressure.

a)

Physical change

b)

Viscosity

c)

Malleability

d)

Chemical change

99.

When one or more types of substances change into new substances with new properties.

a)

Physical change

b)

Viscosity

c)

Malleability

d)

Chemical change

100.

A change in matter without change in identity/

a)

Physical change

b)

Reactants

c)

Products

d)

Chemical change

101.

Resistance of a fluid's movement of shape.

a)

Viscosity

b)

Reactants

c)

Products

d)

Malleability

102.

The products you begin with in a chemical reaction.

a)

Viscosity

b)

Reactants

c)

Products

d)

Malleability

103.

What you end up with in a chemical reaction.

a)

Viscosity

b)

Reactants

c)

Products

d)

Malleability

104.

The iron on your bicycle rusts after being left outside.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

105.

Melting butter

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

106.

Breaking a glass cup

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

107.

Digesting food

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

108.

Sodium and chlorine reacting to produce sodium chloride.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

109.

Steam coming off of a pot of boiling water.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

110.

The process of photosynthesis.

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

111.

Which of the following describes a physical change?

a)

Ice melts in a glass of water

b)

A dog eats a piece of chicken

c)

An apple slice begins to brown once it's cut

d)

Baking a cake

112.

Which of the following would not be an example of a chemical change?

a)

Lighting a match

b)

Acid rain dissolving corroding a statue

c)

Ripping a piece of paper in half

d)

Fireworks exploding

113.

The same amount of matter prior to a change is the same as the amount of matter after a change. What is this called?

a)

Kinetic Theory of Matter

b)

Law of Conservation of Energy

c)

Physical change

d)

Law of Conservation of Matter

114.

What is the amount of matter in an object?

a)

Weight

b)

Density

c)

Volume

d)

Mass

115.

What is the measure of the force of gravity on an object?

a)

Weight

b)

Density

c)

Volume

d)

Mass

116.

What is the measure of mass in a given amount of volume?

a)

Weight

b)

Density

c)

Volume

d)

Mass

117.

What is the amount of space an object takes up?

a)

Weight

b)

Density

c)

Volume

d)

Mass

118.

What is the measure of a substance's ability to transfer heat?

a)

Electrical conductivity

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Solubility

d)

Magnetism

119.

What is a substance's ability to dissolve in another substance

a)

Electrical conductivity

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Solubility

d)

Magnetism

120.

What measures the flow of electrical current through a substance?

a)

Electrical conductivity

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Solubility

d)

Magnetism

121.

What is the ability for a substance to exert a magnetic attraction?

a)

Electrical conductivity

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Solubility

d)

Magnetism

122.

What is the shine or reflective surface of a substance?

a)

Viscosity

b)

Reactivity

c)

Flammability

d)

Luster

123.

What represents a substance that is flammable?

a)

Viscosity

b)

Reactivity

c)

Flammability

d)

Luster

124.

What is the ability of a substance to react with another substance chemically?

a)

Viscosity

b)

Reactivity

c)

Flammability

d)

Luster