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9 weeks test review 6th grade

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
2.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
3.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
4.
A baseball held by a pitcher has _____________energy.
a)
Kinetic
b)
Chemical 
c)
Potential
d)
Thermal
5.
At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)
E
6.
Wood, batteries, gasoline, and  food are all examples of ________________________.
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
elastic potential energy
c)
chemical potential energy
d)
None of the above
7.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
8.

When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.

a)

sound

b)

elastic

c)

light

d)

chemical

9.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
10.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
11.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
12.
Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 
a)
Height and mass
b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
13.
Energy can not be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
a)
true
b)
false
14.
Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.
a)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy increases.
b)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy decreases.
c)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.
d)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy decreases. 
15.
When riding a roller coaster, you go up and down many hills. As you get to the top of a roller coaster, what energy change is taking place.
a)
Potential energy is changed into kinetic energy.
b)
Kinetic energy is changed into potential energy.
c)
Chemical energy is changed into heat energy.
d)
Heat energy is changed into chemical energy. 
16.

Which passenger has the most potential energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

The formula for calculating the gravitational potential energy in an object is shown above. Which object will have the largest value for its GPE

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

If these are all moving at the same speed, the vehicle with the greatest KE would be

(Think about their sizes)

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


flashlight turned off

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

20.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
21.

What is true about this image?

a)

It shows unbalance forces.

b)

It shows balanced forces.

c)

The people on the right are winning.

d)

The people on the left are winning.

22.
How will this object move? 
a)
It won't move. 
b)
It will move to the right. 
c)
It will move to the left. 
d)
It will move in both directions. 
23.
If these teams are pulling with the same amount of force what will happen?
a)
The boy in blue will win.
b)
They will not move at all.
c)
The boy in red will win.
d)
Both will fall down.
24.
If an object is not moving the forces acting upon it are _____________
a)
unbalanced
b)
weak
c)
balanced
d)
Hulk Smash!
25.

The net force is...

a)

50 N

b)

0 N

c)

100 N

d)

2500 N

26.

A lamp sitting on a table.

a)

Balanced Force

b)

Unbalanced Force

27.

These forces are...

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

28.
What is the net force?
a)
10 N
b)
0 N
c)
25 N
d)
1 N
29.

What is the net force?

a)

0 N

b)

25 N to the right

c)

25 N to the left

d)

50 N

30.
If there are two forces going in the same direction how would you find the net force?
a)
Subtract
b)
Add
c)
Neither
d)
Multiply
31.

These forces are...

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

32.

The net force is...(remember to add if they are going in the SAME direction)

a)

50 N

b)

0 N

c)

100 N

d)

2500 N

33.
What is the net force?
a)
40 N left
b)
0 N Balalnced
c)
400 N right
d)
40 N right
34.

What is the net force?

a)

50 N to the right

b)

100 N to the left

c)

100 N to the right

d)

150 N to the right

35.
What is the net force?
a)
11 N left
b)
11 N right
c)
3 N left
d)
3 N right
36.
a)

5N

b)

1N

37.

Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force?

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

These forces are...

a)

Balanced

b)

Unbalanced

39.

How will this object move?

a)

It won't move.

b)

It will move to the right.

c)

It will move to the left.

d)

It will move up.

40.
Balanced or Unbalanced?
a)
Balanced 
b)
Unbalanced
41.

What is the net force?

a)

20 N to the left

b)

40 N to the right

c)

60 N to the right

d)

80 N

42.

The net force is...

a)

-20 N

b)

0 N

c)

80 N

d)

20 N

43.
What is the net force?
a)
30 N left
b)
25 N right
c)
5 N left
d)
55 N right
44.
Calculate the net force of the object in the image shown.
a)
20N
b)
35N
c)
5N
d)
25N
45.

What is the net force?

a)

3 N

b)

3 N, right

c)

17 N, right

d)

3 N, left

46.

Problem

A student walks 3 km in 20 minutes. What is the student’s average speed in km/h

a)

12

b)

9

c)

7

d)

6

47.

Problem

A car travels 10 km in 15 minutes. What is the average speed of the car?

a)

25 km/h

b)

20 km/h

c)

40 km/h

d)

45 km/h

48.
a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Problem

A dog runs 6 km in 30 minutes. What is the dog’s average speed in km/h?

a)

25

b)

180

c)

12

d)

5

50.

a)

Carleton walked for a while, stopped to sit on a bench in the park, and then ran the rest of the way home.

b)

Carleton ran all the way from school to home going the same constant speed and never stopping.

c)

Carleton waited around after school for his friend, and then they ran home together.

d)

Carleton ran for a long time, then slowed down to walk the rest of his trip. Once he got home, he sat down on the couch.

51.

a)

Jessica ran all the way from school to home going the same constant speed and never stopping.

b)

Jessica waited around after school for her friend, and then they ran home together.

c)

Jessica ran for a long time, then slowed down to walk the rest of her trip. Once she got home, she sat down on the couch.

d)

Jessica walked for a while, stopped to sit on a bench in the park, and then ran the rest of the way home.

52.

Problem

Which of the following best describes the speed of an object?

a)

14 m/s2

b)

14 m/s south

c)

14 m/s

d)

14 m south

53.
a)

0.8 m/s

b)

0.08 m/s

c)

1.25 m/s

d)

0.125 m/s

54.
a)

Sam ran for a long time, then slowed down to walk the rest of his trip. Once he got home, he sat down on the couch.

b)

Sam waited around after school for his friend, and then they ran home together.

c)

Sam walked for a while, stopped to sit on a bench in the park, and then ran the rest of the way home.

d)

Sam ran all the way from school to home going the same constant speed and never stopping.

55.
Which of the following can you use to calculate an object's speed?
a)
distance/time
b)
time/force
c)
change in velocity/time
d)
direction/time
56.
An object moves a distance of 30 meters in 10 seconds. What is its speed?
a)
1/3 m/s
b)
3 m/s
c)
3 s/m
d)
300 m/s
57.
After how much time did the train make its first stop?
a)
0 hours
b)
4 hours
c)
6 hours
d)
12 hours
58.
What was the speed of the train between 0 and 4 hours?
a)
1 km/h
b)
10 km/h
c)
100 km/h
d)
100 h/km
59.

7. How fast are you going if you walk 24 km in 3 hours?

a)

72 km/h

b)

36 km/h

c)

27 km/h

d)

8 km/h

60.

#4 Show all your work on your answer document.

a)

4.5 m/s

b)

0.22 m/s

c)

175 m/s

d)

11250 m/s

61.

#10 Show all your work on your answer document. (Average speed = total distance / total time)

a)

6.25 km/min

b)

21 m/s

c)

0.16 km/min

d)

100 m/s

62.

#9 Show all your work on your answer document. (Average speed = total distance / total time)

a)

1.6 km/min

b)

1.6 m/s

c)

0.625 km/min

d)

0.625 m/s

63.

#2 Show all your work on your answer document.

a)

400 m/min

b)

0.0025 m/min

c)

3600 mi/hr

d)

40 m/s

64.

Ms. H rides her unicorn to the mall. The mall is 2400 meters from her home and it takes her 12 minutes to get to the mall. What is Ms. H's average speed in meters per minute?

a)

200 m/m

b)

150 m/m

c)

220 m/m

d)

250 m/m

65.

How fast is uncle Billy running if it takes him 30 minutes to travel 240 meters?

a)

10 m/m

b)

6 m/m

c)

8 m/m

d)

5 m/m

66.

What is the speed of a rocket that travels 9000 meters in 12.12 seconds?

a)

725 m/s

b)

7,425 m/s

c)

742.5 m/s

d)

680 m/s

67.
The longer the inclined plane, the ___________________ to move the object
a)
the less input force you need
b)
the more input force you need
c)
the more output force you need
d)
the less output force you need
68.
A flat, sloped surface is called a(n)...
a)
Lever
b)
Screw
c)
Fulcrum
d)
Inclined Plane
69.
What is a disadvantage of using an inclined plane to lift a heavy object?
a)
The object must be moved a greater distance.
b)
It takes less effort to move the object.
c)
Many objects are difficult to lift straight up.
d)
Heavy object usually take up more space.
70.
Students pulled the same mass up an inclined plane that was 20 cm, 30 cm, and 40 cm long. Each time, they used a spring scale to measure the force needed to pull the mass up the inclined plane. What did they conclude?
a)
Less force was needed on the 20 cm plane
b)
More force was needed on the 40 cm inclined plane.
c)
The least amount of force was needed on the 40 cm inclined plane.
d)
The least amount of force was needed on the 30 cm inclined plane.
71.
An inclined plane reduces the amount of force needed to move an object by - 
a)
increasing the distance the object moves.
b)
transferring more of the force to the object
c)
reversing the direction the object is moved.
72.
Which of the following decreases when an object is moved using an inclined plane?
a)
The distance the object moves.
b)
The pull of gravity on the object.
c)
The force needed to move the object.
d)
The amount of space the object occupies.
73.
Friction acts in a direction_______ to the direction of an object's motion.
a)
unrelated
b)
equal
c)
opposite
d)
perpendicular
74.
 The unit for force is _____. 
a)
A.  Neutrons 
b)
B.  Newtons
c)
C.  Tons
d)
D.  Inches 
75.
A force exerted over a distance to move an object is ______________________.
a)
power
b)
work
c)
momentum
d)
Watt
76.
Which best describes the role friction plays in the operation of a bicycle?
a)
Friction makes the bike go faster.
b)
Friction keeps the bike from stopping.
c)
Friction turns the bike in a new direction.
d)
Friction helps the bike slow down and stop.
77.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases (lowers) speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases (lowers) speed
78.
Which has the longer distance - straight lift from the ground directly to the back of truck or using an inclined plane?
a)
Straight lift
b)
Inclined plane
c)
They are the same
79.

What is one advantage of using hydroelectricity as an energy source?

a)

heat is captured under the earth

b)

might change the migration of salmon

c)

reservoirs can be used to irrigate crops

d)

causes a lot of pollution

80.

Why is it beneficial to use natural gas?

a)

there is a limited supply

b)

it releases low emissions

c)

it is non-renewable

d)

it is created in your body

81.

What is a disadvantage for using coal to produce energy

a)

it is abundant everywhere

b)

it is not friendly to the environment

c)

formed over a few years

d)

you can make more very quickly

82.

Because biomass is a less concentrated form of energy, it is inefficient (failing to make the best use of time or resources).

a)

True

b)

False

83.

The ability of a system to do work, which causes change

a)

fossil fuels

b)

energy

c)

conservation

d)

recycle

84.

A major disadvantage of nuclear power is

a)

generate a small amount of energy

b)

no greenhouses gases or pollution are produced

c)

the by product is radiation

d)

it can be disposed of easily

85.

Hydro-plants are expensive to build and require expensive machinery.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

why is it beneficial to recycle paper?

a)

there is plenty of land for landfills

b)

recycling produces toxic chemicals

c)

making paper uses energy and natural resources

d)

recycling is a waste of time

87.

Which two energy sources require open space?

a)

biomass and natural gas

b)

wind and solar

c)

hydropower and wind

d)

nuclear and geothermal

88.

Hydropower creates energy by

a)

the rays of the sun

b)

ocean water heated by the sun

c)

heated water underground

d)

using the motion of the water to turn the turbines.

89.

Which energy source uses agricultural and forest by products?

a)

wind

b)

biomas

c)

solar

d)

hydropower

90.

Biomass is composed of

a)

plants, animal waste, and garbage

b)

radioactive materials

c)

energy rays from the sun

d)

nonrenewable products from the Earth.

91.

Which energy source uses turbines that spin in open air?

a)

nuclear

b)

hydropower

c)

solar

d)

wind

92.

A disadvantage of solar energy is

a)

weather dependent

b)

non polluting

c)

solar panels last up to 30 years

d)

solar panels are relatively inexpensive.

93.

The main disadvantage of using nuclear power is the release of radiation into the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Which energy source is best for a city that has a limited amount of open space?

a)

wind

b)

natural gas

c)

solar

d)

geothermal

95.

An advantage of using biomass is -

a)

it causes some pollution

b)

decreases waste products from municipal and agricultural sources

c)

it uses some fossil fuels to convert

d)

it smells good

96.

How can you conserve energy resources?

a)

leave the water running while brushing your teeth

b)

carpool, bicycle or walk whenever possible

c)

always wear a seatbelt

d)

do not recycle plastic bottles.

97.

One way to conserve household energy is to-

a)

backup computer and leave on all the time

b)

do not change the air conditioning filter

c)

leave the water running while brushing your teeth

d)

turn off the air conditioner of heater when the house is not occupied.

98.

One advantage of burning coal is

a)

it is expensive to burn

b)

it is an inexpensive source of energy

c)

it is renewable

d)

it can be replenished quickly

99.

one disadvantage of geothermal energy is -

a)

has little impact on the environment

b)

low cost to maintain

c)

it is not found everywhere

d)

it is nonrenewable

100.

Non-renewable energy sources

a)

never run out

b)

coal, oil, and natural gas

c)

wind, solar, and geothermal

d)

all energy is non-renewable

101.

Hydroelectricity causes more pollution, due to the increased amount of greenhouse gases.

a)

true

b)

false

102.

which energy source produces the least amount of carbon dioxide when burned?

a)

natural gas

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

biomass

103.

Why is natural gas a better energy source than oil and coal?

a)

it produces fewer greenhouse gases

b)

it is renewable

c)

it is a natural resource

d)

it is nonrenewable

104.

one advantage of burning coal for an energy source is -

a)

takes years to form

b)

harmful to the environment

c)

inexpensive to mine and transport

d)

creates no pollution

105.

Reservoirs associated with dams can be used for irrigation as well as recreation.

a)

true

b)

false

106.

Why do geothermal and solar energy have in common?

a)

neither is expensive

b)

neither produces greenhouse gases

c)

sunlight is needed for both

d)

they are are nonrenewable

107.

What are fossil fuels?

a)

solar, coal, and nuclear

b)

coal, oil, and natural gas

c)

nuclear, and natural gas

d)

wind, hydropower, solar

108.

Limiting household use of hot water does not conserve energy.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

Natural gas produces more carbon dioxide than coal

a)

true

b)

false

110.

which energy source is generated from the heat from within the Earth

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

hydropower

d)

geothermal

111.

Fossil fuels are found

a)

in desert army bases

b)

near river banks

c)

deep within the earth

d)

at mountain tops

112.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

wood

d)

natural gas

113.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
114.
Which of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?
a)
A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
b)
A candle glows brightly in the dark.
c)
A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
d)
A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
115.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
116.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
117.
A television works by transforming electrical energy into what other kinds of energy?
a)
Light, thermal, and sound
b)
Thermal, chemical, and solar
c)
Sound, mechanical, and electrical
d)
Light, chemical, and mechanical
118.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
119.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
120.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
121.

Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?

a)

chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant

b)

radiant to electrical to sound

c)

chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical

d)

electric to radiant to chemical

122.

Thermal energy is also known as

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

radiation

123.

Light energy is also known as

a)

radiant energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

heat energy

d)

nuclear energy

124.

Most of the world's energy is solar. Solar energy is energy from the

a)

Earth

b)

Solar panels

c)

Sun

d)

Moon

125.

What is geothermal energy?

a)

Energy from the Sun

b)

Energy made by wind spinning a turbine

c)

Energy collected using the heat of the Earth

d)

Energy collected by a hamster running on a wheel connected to a generator

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