WorksheetsMidterm Benchmark Practice
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which transverse wave would have the greatest amplitude?
the one with the highest crests
the one with the highest troughs
the one with the longest wavelength
the one with the highest frequency
Which transverse wave would have the highest highest frequency?
the wave with the highest amplitude
the wave with the longest wavelength
the wave with the shortest wavelength
the wave with the lowest trough
Which of the following describes the best way to describe the wavelength in the diagram shown?
by comparing the width of the bands and x and y
by comparing the number of particles at x and y
by measuring the distance of two points labeled x
by measuring the distance between a point labeled x and a point labeld y
Which of the following describes the best way to describe the wavelength in the diagram shown?
by comparing the width of the bands and x and y
by comparing the number of particles at x and y
by measuring the distance of two points labeled y
by measuring the distance between a point labeled x and a point labeld y
Which arrow represents the air that is hottest?
1
2
3
4
Which arrow represents cooler, dense air that is flowing in to take the place of warm air that is rising?
1
2
3
4
Amy wanted to swing on a black rubber swing at the park on a hot summer day. When she sat on the swing, she burned her legs. Which of the following is the most likely reason why she burned her legs?
The swing blocked light from the sun.
The swing reflected light from the sun.
The swing refracted light from the sun.
The swing absorbed light from the sun.
If you wanted to make a solar oven out of boxes, black paper, and aluminum foil, what would most likely be the job of the foil?
Reflecting the sunlight directing it to the food being cooked
Absorbing the sunlight and changing it to heat to decrease cooking time.
Transmitting heat from outside the cooker to inside the cooker.
Changing the visible light into infrared wave to cook the food.
If you wanted to make a solar oven out of boxes, black paper, and aluminum foil, what would most likely be the job of the black paper?
Reflecting the sunlight directing it to the food being cooked
Absorbing the sunlight and changing it to heat to decrease cooking time.
Transmitting heat from outside the cooker to inside the cooker.
Changing the visible light into infrared wave to cook the food.
Which color jacket willl be best at keeping warm on a cold, sunny day?
Black jacket
Tiana placed two sample of water, one saltwater and the other freshwater, on a sunny windowsill. Which of the following best describe Tiana's conclusion based on the data shown in the table?
only freshwater absorbs heat
the saltwater absorbed more of the sun's heat than the freshwater
the freshwater absorbed more of the sun's heat than the saltwater
only saltwater absorbs heat
Tiana placed two sample of water, one saltwater and the other freshwater, on a sunny windowsill. Which of the following best describe Tiana's conclusion based on the data shown in the table?
only freshwater absorbs heat
the saltwater absorbed less of the sun's heat than the freshwater
the freshwater absorbed less of the sun's heat than the saltwater
only saltwater absorbs heat
Selma noticed that her popsicle was melting. Which of the following best describes how the heat is transferring.
Heat from the popsicle is transferring into the air.
Heat from the air is transferring into the popsicle.
Cold from the air is transferring into the popsicle.
Cold from the air is transferring into the popsicle.
Becca noticed her soup was getting cold. Which of the following best explain how heat is transferred in this scenario?
Cold from the air around the soup is being transferred into the soup.
Heat from the soup is being transferred to the colder air around the soup
Heat from the air around the soup is being transferred into the soup.
Cold from the soup is being transferred into the around the soup
Madeline was making some ramen in a pan on the stove. She used a metal spoon to stir the ramen every now and then. In this scenario, which of the following describes heat transfer through convection?
heating the pan
heating the ramen broth
heating the spoon
heating the stove burner
If both of these beakers of water were placed in a sunny spot, which of the following would be true?
The water in beaker Y will heat faster
because the volume of water is greater
The water in beaker Y will heat faster
because the density of water is greater
The water in beaker X will heat faster
because the density of water is less
The water in beaker X will heat faster
because the volume of water is less
Which properties are not determined by the amount of a substance?
weight and pH
density and mass
volume and solubility
melting and boiling points
Which statement describes a property of water?
water is more dense as a solid than as a liquid
water is less dense as a solid than as a gas
water is less dense as a solid than as a liquid
water is more dense as a gas than as a liquid
If both object 1 and object 2 were tossed into a sink full of water, which of the following would happen? (D=M/V)
both objects will float
both objects will sink
object 1 will sink and object 2 will float
object 2 will sink and object 1 will float
This list states the density of the element mercury as a liquid and a solid.
-As a liquid, mercury’s density is 13.5 grams per cubic centimeter.
-As a solid, mercury’s density is 14.2 grams per cubic centimeter.
How would a 5-gram sample of liquid mercury compare to a 5-gram sample of solid mercury?
The samples would have the same weight and volume.
The samples would have different weights and volumes.
The samples would have the same weight but different volumes.
The samples would have different weights but the same volume.
The boiling point of 4 cups of water is 212°F. What is the boiling point of 8 cups of water?
32°F
212°F
424°F
848°F
Which best represents atoms moving closer together during a phase change?
water in a lake gaining heat energy and evaporating
ice on a mountaintop gaining heat energy and melting
ice in the atmosphere gaining heat and melting
water vapor high in the atmosphere losing heat energy and freezing
Which best represents atoms moving farther apart during a phase change?
water in a lake gaining heat energy and evaporating
liquid water losing heat in a lake
water cooling in your refridgerator
water vapor high in the atmosphere losing heat energy and condensing
Which best represents atoms moving farther apart during a phase change?
liquid water cooling to 32 degrees Fahrenheit and beyond
liquid water losing heat in a lake
water cooling in your refridgerator
water vapor high in the atmosphere losing heat energy and condensing
An ice cube is placed in a pan and heated on a stove until it melts and then evaporates. Which best
explains the change that occurred?
The heat decreased the movement of the water molecules causing a change in state.
The heat increased the movement of the water molecules causing a change in state.
The heat decreased the number of water molecules causing a change in state.
The heat increased the number of water molecules causing a change in state.
Tommy has a brown cup and a green cup. Each cup contains an equal amount of water.
-The temperature of the water in the brown cup is 10°C.
-The temperature of the water in the green cup is 30°C.
Tommy places the brown cup next to the green cup so that the cups touch each other. How will heat flow
between the cups?
Heat will flow from the brown cup to the green cup, and the particles in the brown cup will slowdown.
Heat will flow from the brown cup to the green cup, and the particles in the brown cup will speed up.
Heat will flow from the green cup to the brown cup, and the particles in the brown cup will slow down.
Heat will flow from the green cup to the brown cup, and the particles in the brown cup will speed up.
A liquid wax droplet falls from a candle and lands on a tabletop. The liquid wax becomes solid after a few
seconds of contacting the table. Which choice best explains the heat transferred in this scenario?
Heat transferred from the table to the wax, causing the motion of the wax’s particles to increase.
Heat transferred from the wax to the table, causing the motion of the wax’s particles to increase.
Heat transferred from the table to the wax, causing the motion of the wax’s particles to decrease.
Heat transferred from the wax to the table, causing the motion of the wax’s particles to decrease.
A student places an inflated balloon inside a freezer. Which describes what will most likely happen to the
balloon after being in the freezer for 24 hours?
The balloon will shrink because the balloon is poorly sealed, so it loses air.
The balloon will shrink because the air molecules inside the balloon will move closer together.
What is the primary reason that continents are found at higher elevations than the ocean floor?
Continental crust is more dense than oceanic crust.
Continental crust covers more surface area than oceanic crust.
Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
Continental crust covers less surface area than oceanic crust.
Which best explains what will happen when an ice pop is taken out of the freezer and placed at room
temperature?
The atoms will gain heat energy and move faster.
The atoms will gain heat energy and move slower.
The atoms will lose heat energy and move farther apart.
The atoms will lose heat energy and move closer together.
Which types of atoms can be seen without a microscope?
No atoms can be seen without a microscope
Which list is in order from smallest to largest?
molecule, atom, cell, animal
cell, atom, molecule, animal
atom, molecule, cell, animal
animal, cell, molecule atom
Which list is in order from largest to smallest?
molecule, atom, cell, animal
cell, atom, molecule, animal
atom, molecule, cell, animal
animal, cell, molecule atom
Which is true for every atom of an element?
they all have volume but no mass
they are all weightless, but have volume
they all have mass and volume
they all have mass, but no volume
A student has a pure gold nugget and a pure gold bar. Which statement best describes the atoms in
these two objects?
The atoms in both objects are identical.
This chart compares three different types of waves.
How do the wave characteristics compare for these waves?
Sound waves and P-waves are longitudinal waves, while light waves are transverse waves.
Light waves and P-waves are transverse waves, while sound waves are longitudinal waves.
Sound waves, P-waves, and light waves are all longitudinal waves.
Light waves, P-waves, and sound waves are all transverse waves.
Which statement best describes the relationship between the frequency and the wavelength of waves?
As frequency increases, wavelength gets longer.
As frequency increases, wavelength gets shorter.
As wavelength decreases, frequency remains the same.
As wavelength changes, there is no change in frequency.
Which types of waves are shown in the diagram?
longitudinal
sound
mechanical
electromagnetic
Which is produced when light is refracted by a water drop?
A student looks at a mirror and then at a piece of shiny aluminum foil. Why is the image in the mirror
clearer than the one in the aluminum foil?
The mirror reflects more light without scattering the light.
The picture shows a person holding a wire spring.
How would the wave change if the person’s hand moved at a slower rate?
The amplitude would decrease.
The amplitude would increase.
The frequency would decrease.
The frequency would increase.
Why does sound travel faster through a solid object than in the air?
Four students are discussing sound waves.
-Brooklynn says sound waves cannot be heard in outer space because there are no molecules in outer space
-Brian says sound waves can travel in outer space because heat waves can.
-Malene says sound waves can travel in outer space because rocket ships can be heard.
-Meg says sound waves can be heard in outer space because waves gain force over a long distance.
to carry vibration.
Which student is correct?
Brian
Malene
Meg
Brooklynn
Which is true of light waves and sound waves?
Sound waves can travel through a vacuum, but light waves cannot
Light waves can travel through a vacuum, but sound waves need matter to transfer
Neither can travel through the vacuum of outer space
They can both travel through the vacuum of outer space
Which causes an object to appear green?
Graphite, diamond, and glassy carbon are all forms of the element carbon. Why are all three considered
carbon?
They are composed of the same kind of atoms - carbon atoms
How is heat transferred when you place a cold pack on your swollen ankle?
Heat is transferred by conduction from the cold pack to your ankle.
Heat is transferred by conduction from your ankle to the cold pack.
Heat is transferred by convection from your ankle to the cold pack.
Heat is transferred by radiationfrom your ankle to the cold pack.
Some properties of a 2.3-gram sample of pure gold are listed.
Volume: 0.12 cm3
Density: 19.3 g/cm3
Melting Point: 1,064°C
Boiling Point: 2,970°C
Which property would change if a 3.5-gram sample of pure gold were tested?
volume
density
boiling point
melting point
Which of the following physical properties of matter do NOT depend on the size of the sample?
weight
volume
density
mass
Which of the following physical properties of matter do NOT depend on the size of the sample?
weight
melting and boiling point
volume
mass
Which of the following properties of matter DO depend on the size of the sample?
density
melting point
boiling point
mass
Which of the following properties of matter DO depend on the size of the sample?
density
melting point
volume
boiling point
