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QSE 2 Review

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 3hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the ability of a solid to dissolve into a liquid

a)

classify

b)

mass

c)

relative density

d)

solubility

2.

energy that causes a transfer of heat or temperature between materials

a)

thermal energy (heat)

b)

electrical energy

c)

magnetism

d)

conductor

3.

the classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or a gas

a)

magnetism

b)

properties

c)

physical state

d)

classify

4.

How will you group these materials into two categories?

a)

physical state

b)

solubility

c)

magnetism

d)

electrical conductivity

5.

Which of these items are magnetic and and good conductors or thermal and electrical energy?

a)

aluminum can

b)

copper ring

c)

iron nail

d)

steel key

6.

2. A team of science students tested properties of four different materials and recorded their results below. Based on the data, which material would best insulate electrical wires?

a)

material A

b)

material B

c)

material C

d)

Material D

7.

A student needs to remove a metal spoon from a pan of boiling water. What should she do?

a)

Metal is a thermal insulator, so she should use protective gloves to remove the spoon.

b)

Metal is a thermal conductor, so she should use protective gloves to remove the spoon.

c)

Metal is a thermal insulator, so she should not use protective gloves to remove the spoon.

d)

Metal is a thermal conductor, so she shouldnot use protective gloves to remove the spoon.

8.

4. A team of science students observed properties of objects and recorded their observations in the table below. Which property of matter can be used to separate these objects into two different groups?

a)

solubility

b)

relative density

c)

physical state

d)

magnetism

9.

A mixture of beads was placed in a container, as shown belo. The beads are of various sizes, and each one is made of plastic, glass, or steel. The mixture would be easy to separate because all the beads--- (5.5B)

a)

are less dense than water

b)

are solids

c)

have the same mass

d)

are attached to a magnet

10.

A worker built a sidewalk and pressed some large salt particles into the concrete while it was still wet. When the concrete was dry, the worker washed the sidewalk with water. The picture below shows the sidewalk after it was washed. What most likely happened to the salt? (5.5C)

a)

It evaporated into a gas.

b)

It turned into concrete.

c)

It dissolved in the water.

d)

It turned into a solid.

11.

When a powdered drink mix was added to water, the liquid turned orange. A student decided the taste was too strong, so he poured out half of the liquid and added more water. Which of the following most likely occurred when more water was added? (5.5C)

a)

The physical state changed.

b)

The orange color became lighter.

c)

The liquid had a sweeter taste.

d)

None of the above

12.

A student made a mixture using equal amounts of salt and pepper. The salt grains were the same size as the pepper grains. What should the student do to most easily separate the pepper from the salt? (5.5B)

a)

Use a pair of tweezers to remove each grain of pepper

b)

Run a small magnet through the mixture to attract the pepper

c)

Put the mixture in water and filter the pepper out of the water

d)

Use a strainer with a fine wire screen to remove the pepper

13.

A student adds 10 grams of four different powdered solids into four different beakers. The student then adds 100 mL of water to each beaker, stirs the mixtures, and allows them to sit for half an hour before recording observations. Which question is the student most likely trying to answer with this investigation? (5.5C)

a)

At what water temperature do the substances dissolve?

b)

How much water is needed to cause a substance to change state?

c)

What causes a substance to sink when put in water?

d)

Which substances dissolve in water?

14.

A student combined powdered paint with water to make a small amount of a blue liquid paint mixture. The student left the paint mixture in an open container. Several days later the student found the container and observed that changes had occurred. What most likely happened to the mixture? (5.5B)

a)

The container was empty after the mixture evaporated into the air.

b)

The paint evaporated, leaving only clear water in the container.

c)

The water evaporated, leaving only a dry blue solid in the container.

d)

The liquid paint mixture was lighter in color after some water evaporated.

15.

For an investigation a student put 100 mL of water at room temperature into each of three beakers. Then the student added a coin to Beaker R, 3 g of a powdered drink mix to Beaker S, and 10 mL of lamp oil to Beaker T. The student stirred the contents of the beakers and then left them sitting on a lab table for 5 minutes. Which diagram shows what the student most likely observed in each of the beakers after 5 minutes? (5.5C)

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

A student stirs 15 grams of each substance listed below into 200 milliliters of water to form four different mixtures. The student then tries to separate the water from each mixture by pouring the mixture through a kitchen tea strainer. Which mixture can the student separate most easily with the strainer? (5.5B)

a)

Salt and water

b)

Gravel and water

c)

Shampoo and water

d)

Sugar and water

17.

Eight activities that use energy are listed in the box. Each of these activities requires the use of which type of energy?

a)

Thermal

b)

Mechanical

c)

Electrical

d)

Sound

18.

Which of these devices is the only one NOT designed to produce both sound and light energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?

a)

Electrical and thermal

b)

Mechanical and electrical

c)

Thermal and mechanical

d)

Light and sound

20.

A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?

a)

Activities 1, 4, and 6

b)

Activities 2, 4, and 5

c)

Activities 1 and 2

d)

Activities 3, 5, and 6

21.

A student uses a set of headphones to listen to music. Which of these objects uses the same source of energy as the headphones?

a)

A flute using wind energy

b)

A piano using mechanical energy

c)

A keyboard using electrical energy

d)

A teapot using thermal energy

22.

Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is not an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?

a)

The pedals, gears, and chain help turn the wheels.

b)

The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.

c)

The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.

d)

The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.

23.

When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds’ echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to echoes to locate prey, it is using —

a)

thermal energy and light energy

b)

sound energy and thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy and sound energy

d)

light energy and mechanical energy

24.

A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram. What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the state of matter of the candle?

a)

Light, mechanical, and thermal

b)

Electrical and thermal

c)

Mechanical, light, and electrical

d)

Thermal and mechanical

25.

Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture below shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch?

a)

Light energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Electrical energy

d)

Mechanical energy

26.

Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below. What is the energy source for these objects?

a)

Light energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Electrical energy

27.
Students are asked to create a system using two mirrors and a flashlight to hit a target with a beam of light. Which diagram correctly uses the two mirrors and the flashlight to hit the target?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
28.
A class prepared some electrical circuits using battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs.  Which of these circuits can make the three bulbs light?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
29.

A closed electrical path that has all necessary components to allow the electrical charge to flow

a)

parallel Circuit

b)

series Circuit

c)

complete path/closed circuit

d)

insulator

30.
In the picture, if you replace the paper clip with a plastic spoon, what happens? 
a)
The bulb doesn't light
b)
The bulb is dimmer
c)
The wires get hot
d)
There is no charge
31.
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
32.

Which circuit shown will produce light when the switch is closed?

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

A group of students is building the circuit represented in the diagram. What object can be used a Position X for the buzzer to sound when Switch K is closed?

a)

a power source

b)

another bulb

c)

an insulated wire

d)

another switch

34.

A student wants to make a change to the circuit shown below so that when Switch 1 is open and Switch 2 is closed, only one light will be on in the circuit. Which diagram shows how the students should change the circuit?

a)

b)

c)

d)

35.

A student constructs the circuit shown for a science demonstration. With the switches in these positions, which lights are on?

a)

All the lights

b)

1 and 2 only

c)

3 and 4 only

d)

none of the lights

36.

Scientists use telescopes to make distant objects appear closer. Some parts of a telescope are shown below. Which of the following best describes how the objective lens of this telescope helps a scientist observe the moon?

a)

The objective lens produces light.

b)

The objective lens blocks light.

c)

The objective lens reflects light.

d)

The objective lens refracts light.

37.

When light travels through air into a prism, it bends and separates into many colors. In which other situation does light bend?

a)

When light moves through air into water.

b)

When light hits a wall.

c)

When light passes through outer space.

d)

When light hits a mirror.

38.

When light travels through air into a prism, it bends and separates into many colors. In which other situation does light bend?

a)

When light moves through air into water.

b)

When light hits a wall.

c)

When light passes through outer space.

d)

When light hits a mirror.

39.

Which of these best demonstrates the reflection of light?

a)

Looking through the glass of a large window.

b)

Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon.

c)

Looking at a lightbulb that is glowing.

d)

Looking at a star on a clear night.

40.

The model shows a special glass fiber that is thinner than some metal wires. When light enters one end of the fiber, it moves through the fiber as shown. After the light leaves the fiber, it travels

a)

in a straight line

b)

back into the fiber

c)

around the fiber

d)

in a curve

41.

Some students paint the inside of several boxes. They paint each box a different color. They observe that the inside of the box painted white looks brighter than the others. What is the most likely reason this box looks brighter?

a)

More light is reflected off white paint.

b)

More light is refracted by white paint.

c)

More light passes through white paint.

d)

More light is absorbed by white paint.

42.

The picture shows a child standing in a swimming pool. Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?

a)

The light rays that travel through water and then into the air are refracted.

b)

The light rays that travel through water and then into the air are enlarged.

c)

The light rays that travel through water and then into the air are reflected.

d)

The light rays that travel through water and then into the air are reduced.

43.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

47.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.
a)

Pull the spring scale a longer distance.

b)

Cover the table top with a carpet square.

c)

Repeat the same steps using a heavier mass.

d)

Attach a smaller block to the spring scale.

52.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D