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Big ideas 8, 9, 10, 11

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which science tools could you use to separate this?

a)

microscope

b)

tweezers

c)

battery

d)

sieve

2.

How can we remove sand from a sand and water mixture?

a)

Tweezers

b)

Filter

c)

Magnet

3.

A combination of substances that dissolve into one another--they are evenly mixed so that individual parts cannot be seen or separated.

a)

solutions

b)

mixtures

c)

observations

4.

What is this tool used for?

a)

To separate mixtures

b)

To test if an object is a magnet

c)

To look at an object closter

d)

To weigh an object

5.

What property of water changes after creating a solution of lemon juice and water?

a)

Shape

b)

Temperature

c)

Taste

d)

State

6.

Which one of the following solids is insoluble (can't dissolve) in water?

a)

sugar

b)

sand

c)

instant coffee

d)

salt

7.

Does sand dissolve?

a)

Dissolves

b)

Doesn't dissolve

8.

Does this solid dissolve?

a)

Dissolves

b)

Doesn't dissolve

9.

Does oil dissolve?

a)

Dissolves

b)

Doesn't dissolve

10.

Does this solid dissolve?

a)

Dissolves

b)

Doesn't dissolve

11.

Does this solid dissolve?

a)

Dissolves

b)

Doesn't dissolve

12.

Does this solid dissolve?

a)

Dissolves

b)

Doesn't dissolve

13.

A combination of two or more substances is called a...

a)

Salad

b)

Solution

c)

Mixture

14.

To mix together is to...

a)

Separate

b)

Combine

c)

Solution

15.

To pull or take apart is to...

a)

Separate

b)

Mixture

c)

Solution

16.

A chemical change is a change in

a)

an item's properties such as size, shape, density

b)

an item that creates a new substance, releases light or heat

c)

an item's sound

d)

an item's look or state of matter

17.

A physical change is a change

a)

in an item's properties like its shape, size or density.

b)

that creates a new substance or emits light or heat

c)

that creates a smell

d)

that cannot be undone

18.

This change is a

a)

chemical reaction

b)

physical change

c)

musical change

d)

all answers are correct

19.

How is a chemical change different from a physical change?

a)

there is no difference

b)

a physical change creates a new substance

c)

a chemical change creates a new substance

20.

What is matter?

a)

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

b)

A form of energy.

c)

A physical combination of 2 or more substances.

21.

What kind of matter spreads to fill a space?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

22.

Which state of matter has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

23.

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

24.

Which is an example of a different substance being formed?

a)

glass breaking

b)

metal melting

c)

water freezing

d)

wood burning

25.

Students observed a piece of iron change from shiny to rusty. What caused this change?

a)

a chemical reaction

b)

a heat reaction

c)

a cold reaction

d)

a physical reaction

26.

Which state of matter can hold its size and its shape?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

27.

The amount of space matter takes up is its -

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

temperature

d)

state

28.

Temperature is measured with a -

a)

thermometer

b)

spring scale

c)

meter stick

d)

pan balance

29.

If you had two items made of different metals, how could you tell which one was made of iron?

a)

use a magnet

b)

use a ruler

c)

use a thermometer

d)

use a graduated cylinder

30.

Which item would have the greatest volume?

a)

textbook

b)

car

c)

microwave

d)

marble

31.

This state of matter does not have a definite size or shape.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

32.

these can be observed with our 5 senses or measured

a)

physical properties

b)

condensation

c)

conductivity

d)

boiling point

33.

What type of tool is this?

a)

Sieve/Strainer

b)

Filter

c)

Magnet

d)

Settling

34.

Name this tool

a)

Sieve/Strainer

b)

Magnet

c)

Settling

d)

Filter

35.

What is the best method of separation for removing sand from water?

a)

Sifting

b)

Sorting

c)

Evaporation

d)

Magnetic attraction

e)

Filtration

36.

How to BEST separate pebbles and water?

a)

magnet

b)

hands

c)

tweezer

d)

strainer

37.

This method is used to separate metals from non metals.

a)

use of magnet

b)

physical manipulation

c)

sieving

d)

chromatography

38.

A combination of two or more substances in which no new matter is formed is a

a)

Solution

b)

Solute

c)

Solvent

d)

Mixture

39.

Have a definite shape and a definite volume

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

40.

Have a definite volume but no definite shape

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

41.

Have no definite volume and no definite shape

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

42.

What causes a change in state?

a)

Adding heat

b)

Removing heat

c)

Both adding and removing heat

43.

Kyle and Jan are comparing two samples of matter. They make a table of the properties of each sample.

Which property provides the best evidence that both samples are solids rather than liquids?

a)

color and mass

b)

mass and volume

c)

shape and texture

d)

volume and texture

44.

If two objects with the same volume are placed on a balance like the ones shown below, what must be true?

a)

Object A has more mass than object B.

b)

Object B has more mass than object A

c)

Object A and object B have the same mass.

d)

Mass cannot be measured using this tool.

45.

Tia is comparing samples of wood, an orange, and apple juice. What property could not be used in the description of ALL the samples?

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

odor

d)

texture

46.

A group of students were studying how substances dissolve in water. Each students adds a 1-gram sample of material to 100 mL of water and stirs the liquid for 1 minute. Tha table shows the substances each student tested.

Which student would have a clear mixture with all the material dissolved?

a)

Imad

b)

Leah

c)

Shakira

d)

Trevor

47.

Salim, Andrew, Juan, and Antwon were conducting an investigation on dissolving rates. They each used the same amount of water, the same amount of salt, and stirred at the same speed. However, the temperature of the water was different for each of them.

Which student’s salt dissolved the fastest?

a)

Salim

b)

Andrew

c)

Juan

d)

Antwon

48.

Tori is trying to dissolve a drink powder in water. She wants the powder to dissolve as quickly as possible. What is the best way to make the powder dissolve quickly?

a)

Use twice as much drink mix as the directions say

b)

Stir the drink mix

c)

Add ice to the drink mix

d)

Pour the powder in the water and let it sit on the counter without moving it.

49.

Ms. Krall is looking for seashells hidden in the sand on the beach. She takes a large bucket and scoops the sand and shells mixture into it. How could she quickly separate any seashells from the sand in the bucket?​

a)

Pour the mixture through a sieve.​

b)

Add fresh water to dissolve the sand.​

c)

Pass a magnet over the surface of the sand to attract the shells to the top.

d)

Use forceps (tweezers) to remove the sand from the bucket one grain at a time.

50.

Madison repurposes old furniture to sell. She takes old wooden furniture and sands it down to make it smooth and then paints the furniture white. Which type of change is sanding and painting?

a)

a change in state

b)

a physical change

c)

a chemical change

d)

a hardness change

51.

If you were building a circuit, why would you use copper and not rubber to send electricity through the circuit?

a)
Copper is a better insulator. 
b)
Rubber is a better conductor.
c)
Copper is an insulator, but rubber is a conductor. 
d)
Copper is a conductor, but rubber is an insulator. 
52.

Turning on a light bulb in a lamp demonstrates that electrical energy can be used to produce which of the following?

a)
light and heat energy
b)

sound and light energy

c)

heat and sound energy

d)

heat and mechanical energy

53.

Hot-air balloons rise when a burner, positioned under the opening of the balloon, uses the gas propane to create a blast of fire. What form of energy causes a hot-air balloon to rise into the air? 

a)

mechanical energy

b)

light energy

c)

heat energy

d)

electrical energy

54.

What is a closed circuit?

a)

a circuit with at least two different forms of energy

b)

a circuit that allows the flow of electricity

c)

a circuit that does not allow the flow of electricity

d)

a circuit that allows all forms of energy to pass through

55.

What is an open circuit?

a)

a circuit with at least two different forms of energy

b)

a circuit that allows the flow of electricity

c)

a circuit that does not allow the flow of electricity

d)

a circuit that allows all forms of energy to pass through

56.

Which material could fill in the gap for a circuit to create a closed circuit?

a)

metal spoon

b)

rubber ball

c)

plastic spoon

d)

construction paper

57.

Why type of circuit is shown in the picture below?

a)

magnetic loop

b)

open circuit

c)

this is not a circuit

d)

closed circuit

58.

What is the source of energy in the circuit above?

a)

Light bulb

b)

Battery

c)

Wire

d)

Rubber covering

59.

An object is added to the spot in Circuit B but the light bulb does not illuminate. What might be the problem?

a)

The object added was an insulator.

b)

The object added was a conductor.

c)

The object was made of metal.

d)

The object created a closed circuit.

60.

What is the purpose of the rubber coating on wires?

a)

serves as a conductor for the circuit

b)

prevents the light bulb from using up too much energy

c)

serves as an insulator for protection

d)

closes the circuit

61.
A device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions, stores energy until it is needed
a)
circuit
b)
battery
c)
insulator
d)
copper wire
62.

Ms. Alms holds a warm cup of coffee by wrapping her hands around the mug. Which form of energy causes the warmth she feels on her hands?

a)

thermal

b)

light

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

63.

A lightbulb is attached to a battery by a wire. It lights up as a result of what form of energy provided by the battery?

a)

thermal

b)

light

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

64.
When you pull a door open, what type of energy is being used?
a)
light energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
heat energy
65.
If the radio is on in the car, what form of energy allows you to hear the music?
a)
light energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
heat energy
66.
What source of energy does a campfire provide?
a)
sound energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
heat energy
d)
heat and light energy
67.
Which of the following is NOT an example of sound energy?
a)
instruments
b)
radio
c)
birds
d)
throwing a ball
68.

_______________ is the ability to do work or cause change.

a)

Energy

b)

Speed

c)

Motion

d)

Electricity

69.

Which is an example of a non-contact force?

a)

Push

b)

Pull

c)

Magnetism

d)

Friction

70.
The buildup of charges on an object is called:
a)
positive charge
b)
static charge
c)
negative charge
d)
static discharge
71.

A force that pushes objects away from each other

a)

electrical charge

b)

attraction

c)

force

d)

repulsion

72.

Teacher Tass rubbed two balloons with a piece of wool. What will happen when the balloons are brought near each other?

a)
The balloons will repel each other.
b)
The balloons will attract each other.
c)
The balloons will become positively (+) charged.
d)
The balloons will pop.
73.
Which of the following is caused by static electricity?
a)
a stove getting hot when it is turned on
b)
a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator
c)
a lightning strike during a storm
d)
a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on
74.

Sandra rubs her socks along the wool carpet as she walks across her house. She grabs onto a metal chair. What will most likely happen as she touches the chair?

a)

The charge will disappear.

b)

The chair will repel her.

c)

She will get a light shock.

d)

She will build up more charge.

75.

Which of these is an example of static electricity?

a)

A piece of metal is repelled by another piece of metal.

b)

A current runs through a wire and a light bulb lights up.

c)

A person is shocked by sticking a fork in a toaster oven.

d)

A person's hair stands up straight after taking off a sweater.

76.
The temperature outside can change very rapidly. This is caused by ______________.
a)
light energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
heat energy
77.
If the radio is on in the car, what form of energy allows you to hear the music?
a)
light energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
heat energy
78.
What source of energy does a campfire provide?
a)
sound energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
heat energy
d)
heat and light energy
79.
A reading lamp can provide a room with _________ energy.
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
mechanical
d)
heat
80.
When you sharpen your pencil, you are using what type of energy?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
mechanical
d)
heat
81.
Which of the following is NOT an example of sound energy?
a)
instruments
b)
radio
c)
birds
d)
throwing a ball
82.

What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

a)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

b)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

83.

What kind of energy is represented in the picture?

a)

Thermal

b)

Chemical

c)

Sound

d)

Kinetic

84.

Hayley is standing outside in the cold weather waiting for her bus. How can she create heat with her hands?

a)

Wave her hands in the air

b)

Rub her hands together

c)

Cover her hands in a towel

d)

Wash her hands with water

85.

Two objects will create some heat if what is true?

a)

The objects are far apart.

b)

The objects rub against each other.

c)

The objects are both very heavy.

d)

The objects are made of different materials.

86.

Micah is riding his bike. He stops quickly and notices the tires feel very hot. Why are the tires hot?

a)

They are filled with air.

b)

They moved in a circle.

c)

They are very smooth.

d)

They rubbed against the road.

87.

What kind of energy can be made by rubbing a block on a table?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Light

c)

Electric

d)

Heat

88.

Ryan likes to wear rubber rain boots when it has been raining outside and the ground is wet. How do rain boots increase the amount of friction between his feet and the ground?

a)

The boots make him slip easier because they have smooth soles.

b)

The boots keep his toes from getting wet because they are rubber.

c)

The boots have rubber soles that grip the ground to prevent him from falling.

d)

The boots are stylish and do not affect the amount of friction between his feet and the ground.

89.

What is absorption?

a)

The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another

b)

The bouncing of light off an object

c)

The taking in of light by a material

90.

What is reflection?

a)

The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another

b)

The bouncing of light off an object

c)

The taking in of light by a material

91.

What is refraction?

a)

The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another

b)

The bouncing of light off an object

c)

The taking in of light by a material

92.

What happens to light after it hits a mirror?

a)

It bounces off the mirror.

b)

It goes around the mirror.

c)

It goes straight through the mirror.

d)

It goes through the mirror and bends.

93.

Which of these describes how light travels through an empty space?

a)

It travels straight but may change direction to avoid objects.

b)

It changes direction often even if there are no objects.

c)

It comes to a stop after it travels a certain distance.

d)

It travels in a straight line without stopping.

94.

What does the pencil in this picture show about light?

a)

Light is refracted when it hits a curved object.

b)

Light is reflected when it hits a curved object.

c)

Light is refracted when it passes from air into water.

d)

Light is reflected when it passes from air into water.

95.

What kind of surface best reflects light?

a)

dull

b)

shiny

c)

clear

d)

black

96.

How is refraction different from reflection?

a)

Refraction is the taking in of light, while reflection is the bouncing of light off an object.

b)

Refraction is the bouncing of light off an object, while reflection is the bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another.

c)

Refraction is the bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another, while reflection is the taking in of light.

d)

Refraction is the bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another, while reflection is the bouncing of light off an object.

97.
Light bounces when it is 
a)
reflected
b)
absorbed
c)
refracted
98.
Light bends when it is 
a)
refracted
b)
reflected
c)
absorbed
99.

A straw sitting in a glass of water looks broken because light travels more slowly through the water than air. This is an example of ____________.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Absorbing

d)

Transmitting

100.

This is an example of?

a)

fog

b)

Reflection

c)

Refraction

d)

translucent

101.

What is the name of the object in the picture. Hint: it forms a rainbow

a)

lens

b)

telescope

c)

prism

d)

mirror

102.

A mirror _________________ light.

a)

absorbs

b)

reflects

c)

refracts

103.
What is the main light and heat source?
a)
sun
b)
rain
c)
light bulb
104.
 Ryan rubs two sticks together quickly. When he stops rubbing the sticks, he notices that they are warm to touch where he rubbed them. Which type of energy has been produced?
a)
sound energy
b)
electrical energy
c)
light energy
d)
heat energy
105.

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SOURCE OF LIGHT?

a)

the moon

b)

our eyes

c)

fire

d)

a mirror

106.

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

a)

thermometer

b)

scale

c)

calculator

d)

ruler

107.

TRUE or FALSE:

A candle is a source of heat and light.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

108.

Friction is caused by?

a)

Two objects rubbing together slowly

b)

Two objects rubbing together quickly

c)

Two objects sitting next to each other

d)

Two objects floating in water

109.

Ms. Wilhelmsen is standing in her kitchen. Which observation might she make?

a)

There is an increase in temperature when the oven is on

b)

There is a decrease in temperature when the oven is on

c)

There is an increase in temperature when the oven is off

110.

Fireworks are popular during celebrations. They light up the night sky and sometimes shake the ground with their explosions. The explosion noises are an example of what type of energy?

a)

electrical energy

b)

light energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

sound energy

111.

When sunlight reaches Earth, it can be reflected, bent (refracted), or absorbed. Which would most likely bend (refract) light?

a)

grass

b)

ocean

c)

mud

d)

snow

112.

Kaiden orders some hot chocolate from Starbucks. The cup is very hot. Which material would be best to wrap around the cup to prevent his hand from getting too hot?

a)

foam

b)

plastic wrap

c)

paper

d)

aluminum foil

113.

Which action creates the most friction and heat?

a)

Gently brushing chalk onto a piece of paper.

b)

Rubbing your hands together multiple times.

c)

Rubbing soap onto your hands.

d)

Rubbing sunscreen onto your legs.

114.

A music teacher strikes a key on the piano. Drew hears a high-pitched sound. Which of the following statements describes what most likely happened inside the piano to produce the sound that Drew heard?

a)

The string that was played must have broken. 

b)

One string must have vibrated quickly to produce the sound.

c)

One string must have vibrated slowly to produce the sound.

d)

Two or more strings must have vibrated together to produce the sound.

115.

While playing at the park, Aniyah and Rolanda take turns going down the slide and playing on the swings. 


Which of the following is an example of change that is caused by applying energy?

a)

Aniyah continues to swing back and forth without trying.

b)

When Aniyah pushes Rolanda, Rolanda slides down the slide.

c)

Aniyah stand at the stop of the slide and waits for Rolanda to finish her turn.

d)

When Aniyah stops pushing Rolanda on the swings, the swing eventually comes to a stop.

116.

Eric had papers spread all over his table while he was working on a project. When the air conditioner came on several of the papers slid off the table and fell to the floor. What is the most likely explanation of why the papers moved when the air conditioner came on, and not before?

a)

The cooler air sank and took the papers along with it.

b)

The fan added enough energy to the air to push the papers.

c)

The air conditioner motor made the floor and the table shake.

d)

As dampness in the papers dried, they could slide more easily.

117.

Eileen tried each of these setups to make a working circuit.

In which setup would the bulb light?

a)

Set up A

b)

Set up B

c)

Set up C

d)

Set up D

118.

Keith is performing an experiment to determine which materials conduct electricity. He uses three different types of cable. Each cable is made of either gold, copper, or rubber. Keith also tests a glass rod, a steel rod, and a plastic rod.  

Which group lists only items that will conduct electricity?

a)

gold cable, steel rod, rubber cable

b)

gold cable, steel rod, copper cable

c)

rubber cable, glass rod, plastic rod

d)

rubber cable, copper cable, plastic rod

119.

On hot summer days, Rudy uses a fan in his bedroom.

What energy transformation occurs when he turns on the fan?

a)

electrical energy into heat energy          

b)

energy of motion into heat energy

c)

electrical energy into energy of motion

d)

energy of motion into electrical energy

120.

Lisa rubs a balloon with a piece of wool and then releases the balloon. The balloon moves towards the wool.

Which statement explains the movement of the balloon?

a)

The balloon has less mass than the wool.

b)

The balloon and the wool have opposite electric charges.

c)

The balloon and the wool have similar chemical structures.

d)

The balloon has become magnetic after being rubbed by the wool.

121.

A fifth-grade class conducted an experiment to investigate the properties of conductors and insulators for both electricity and heat. They tested different materials to determine whether they were conductors or insulators of both electricity and heat. The data table below shows the results of their experiment:

Based on the data, which scientific understanding is supported by this experiment?

a)

Conductors are always good conductors of both electricity and heat

b)

All materials tested in the experiment are good conductors of heat and electricity

c)

All solids are good conductors of both heat and electricity

d)

There is a material that conducts heat but not electricity