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Staar Review- moon, magnetism, physical properties

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A student went outside and noticed a full moon. About how many days later was the 1st quarter?

a)

21

b)

7

c)

14

d)

30

2.

What type of energy is stored in a battery?

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Solar energy

c)

Nuclear energy

d)

Mechanical energy

3.

What is a battery?

a)

switch

b)

power source

c)

insulator

4.

A student began building a circuit to light a bulb.  What else does the student need to produce light?

a)

a battery that has energy

b)

a wire that is insulated

c)

a switch that is open

d)

another bulb of the same size

5.

This circuit has a battery, buzzer, and switch.
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -

a)

the switch gives energy to the battery

b)

the buzzer is made of special plastic

c)

the wires are cooled by the surrounding air

d)

electricity can flow in a complete path

6.

Name the moon phase

a)

First Quarter

b)

Last Quarter

c)

New Moon

d)

Full Moon

7.

How long is a lunar month?  

a)

30

b)

29.5

c)

27

d)

27.3

8.

Name the moon phase

a)

waning crescent

b)

waxing crescent

c)

waning gibbous

d)

waxing gibbous

9.

Name the moon phase

a)

First Quarter

b)

Waxing Crescent

c)

New Moon

d)

Full Moon

10.

Name the moon phase

a)

waning crescent

b)

waxing crescent

c)

waning gibbous

d)

waxing gibbous

11.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

a)

conclusion

b)

procedures

c)

materials

d)

responding variable

12.

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

a)

answer

b)

experiment

c)

problem

d)

safety check

13.

On what axis should the independent variable always be?

a)

X

b)

Y

14.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what are the controlled variables?

a)

Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlight

b)

Water, apple juice, milk

c)

Plant growth

15.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

16.

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was controlled?

a)

The Song

b)

The Reed

c)

The Applause

17.

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

a)

The Song

b)

The Reed

c)

The Applause

18.

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

19.

Changes affecting the form of an object, such as cutting or folding paper.

a)

separate

b)

physical property

c)

ingredient

d)

physical change

20.

A mixture of one substance evenly dissolved in another.

a)

mixture

b)

property

c)

density

d)

solution

21.

The process of a liquid turning into a gas when heat is added.

a)

condensation

b)

melting

c)

evaporation

d)

freezing

22.

The part of a solution that dissolves.

a)

mixture

b)

solute

c)

solvent

d)

liquid

23.

A science class performed an investigation by evaporating a solution containing 10g of salt and 50ml of water.  How much salt would you expect to find in the cup at the end of the investigation?

a)

60g

b)

50g

c)

10g

d)

5g

24.

What tool can you use to separate a mixture of rocks and sand the fastest? 

a)

sieve

b)

tweezers

c)

magnet

d)

hands

25.

What tool can you use to separate a mixture of sand and water?

a)

hands

b)

filter

c)

tweezers

d)

craft stick

26.

A fifth grade class has collected empty cans for recycling. They have several large bins with aluminum and steel cans, all mixed together. The two types of cans must be separated. Which of the following techniques could the students use to separate the two types of cans?

a)

Place the cans in water, and the aluminum cans will float

b)

Crush the cans to make them easier to carry

c)

Test the cans for their ability to conduct electricity

d)

Use a magnet to find and remove the steel cans

27.

The table lists some physical properties of two objects.

Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a metal?

a)

Object 1, because it is a solid that is less dense than water

b)

Object 2, because all metals float in water

c)

Object 2, because metals conduct thermal energy and electricity

d)

Object 1, because it can be used to provide insulation for thermal energy

28.

Steven measured the mass of two rocks using a balance.


If Steven needs to determine the DIFFERENCE between the mass of the two rocks, which of the following would he conclude?

a)

Rock 2 is 25 grams heavier than Rock 1

b)

Rock 1 is 25 grams heavier than Rock 2.

c)

Rock 2 is 5 grams heavier than Rock 1.

d)

Rock 1 is 5 grams heavier than Rock 2.

29.

Which one is a conductor?

a)

cardboard

b)

aluminium

c)

cotton

d)

plastic

30.

Which metal is NOT magnetic?

a)

Nickel

b)

Cobalt

c)

Steel

d)

Copper

31.

True or False: The circled part of this image conducts electrical energy.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

True or False: The circled part of this image (the plastic covering) is an insulator.

a)

True

b)

Flase

33.

When magnets stick together (unlike poles).

a)

Attract

b)

Repel

34.

When magnets pull apart (same poles).

a)

Attract

b)

Repel

35.

A temporary magnet caused by an electric current.

a)

Electric Motor

b)

Magnetic Field

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Magnet

36.

True or False: Aluminum, copper, and gold are non-magnetic metals.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which of the following objects are not magnetic?

a)

Aluminum can

b)

Steel wool

c)

Iron nail

d)

Paper clip

38.

True or False: All metals are magnetic.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Look at the picture. Which objects are magnetic? (hint-pennies are made from copper)

a)

Penny, Key, Iron nail, Metal paper clip

b)

Eraser, Cotton ball, Rubber band, Plastic ruler

c)

Key, Iron nail, Metal paper clip

d)

Penny, Key, Iron nail

40.

Magnets have a magnetic ​ (a)   pole and a magnetic ​ (b)   pole.

Choose from the below words

north

south

east

west

41.

Objects made from metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are ​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words

magnetic

not magnetic

gold

silver

42.

Materials such as plastic, wood, and glass are ________.

a)

magnetic

b)

non-magnetic

43.

What do magnets stick to?

a)

copper

b)

wood

c)

iron

d)

plastic

44.

All magnets have _____ poles.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

45.

to push away

a)

repel

b)

attract

c)

circuit

d)

pole

46.

Which material would a magnet pick up?

a)

Steel

b)

Rubber

c)

Copper

d)

Plastic

47.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

To cause something to move closer

1.

Attract

b)

To cause something to move away

2.

Repel

c)

A pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet

3.

Magnetism

d)

A piece of metal that attracts objects with iron in them

4.

Magnet

48.

What can be attracted to magnets?

a)

wood

b)

metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt

c)

skin