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WorksheetsEnd of Year Science Quiz
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins
What is Science?
A collection of facts that never change
A way of discovering and understanding how the natural world works through observation and experiments
The use of creativity and imagination to explain things we don’t understand
Learning about how humans and nature interact using careful study and evidence
Who is a Scientist?
A person who guesses how things work without testing them
A person who only reads about science but doesn’t do experiments
A person who studies the natural world by carefully collecting evidence, doing research, and finding answers to problems
A person who makes inventions without understanding how they work
Albert Einstein was a famous Scientist known for what?
atomic energy
law of gravity
the light bulb
his work on lightening and electricity
Which Famous Scientist invented the law of gravity?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washinington
Isaac Newton
Thomas Edison
Which famous Scientist invented the light bulb, cameras, and motion pictures?
George Washington
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Thomas Edison
What do you call a Scientist who predicts the weather?
Biologist
Astronomer
Meteorologist
Chemist
Botany is the study of what?
animals
matter
rocks
plants
If you want to study how traits are passed onto kids, what branch of science would you study?
chemistry
zoology
genetics
biology
If my job entails me studying the physical world and how much matter interacts with energy, I am a .....
Data analysts
Physicist
Environmentalist
Chemist
What are Science apparatus?
A kind of animal used in experiments
A book that explains scientific theories
Tools or pieces of equipment used to carry out scientific experiments
A person who works in a science laboratory
A reaction container that holds solids and liquids is called a what?
beaker
bunsen burner
evaporating dish
graduated cylinder
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Hydrometer
What are the 2 different scales used on thermometers?
What is this?
Erlenmeyer Flask
Funnel
Graduated Cylinder
Test Tube
List these in order from top to bottom
What is this, and what is it used for?
Wire gauze – used to spread heat evenly under a beaker when heating
Filter paper – used to separate solids from liquids
Petri dish – used to grow microorganisms
Sandpaper – used to smooth rough surfaces
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
Nassau, and Eleuthera, had high humidity over the weekend.
Weather
Climate
Does the passage describe the weather or the climate?
The Bahamas has more than 200 sunny days per year.
Weather
Climate
Which degree shows when water freezes on a Celsius scale?
50 °C
0 °C
150 °C
100 °C
Which degree shows when water boils on a Celsius scale?
100 °C
200 °C
150 °C
0 °C
Which degree shows when water freezes on a Fahrenheit scale?
50 °F
32 °F
100 °F
0 °F
Which degree shows when water boils on a Fahrenheit scale?
100 °F
112 °F
200 °F
212 °F
Which answer shows the correct temperature of the human body?
50 °C
100 °F
37 °C
98.2 - 98.6 °F
20 °C
95 - 98 °F
15 °C
88.6 - 90.2 °F
What is wind speed?
What is this?
barometer
thermometer
anemometer
hygrometer
Anemometers are use to measure wind speeds. What else is used to measure wind?
Wind scarves
Wind Hats
Wind Socks
Wind Jackets
Which of these is not an example of Precipitation?
Sleet
Smoke
Snow
Hail
Match the following
measure wind speed and direction
measure wind direction
used to measure precipitation
used to measure air pressure
used to measure humidity
What is an Orbit?
A circular disc object
A path on which an object travels as it moves around another planet.
All the planets in the galaxy
It's when the sun rises and sets
What is the difference between a moon and a planet?
There is no difference
a moon is bigger than a planet
a planet orbits a star
a moon orbits a planet
the moon is cold
planets are hot
True or False
All planets are in motion and orbits around the sun.
True
False
What is Revolution?
The turning or spinning of a planet on its axis
The movement of a planet along its orbit around the sun
The movement of a planet along its orbit around the moon
The time it takes a planet to rotate once on its axis
What causes day and night?
the tilt of earth's axis
Earth's revolution around the sun
eclipses
Earth's rotation on it's axis
Earth's rotation takes about how long?
365 days/ 1 year
1 month/ 30 days
24 hours/ 1 day
6 months
One complete revolution of earth around the sun takes about....
one rotation
one season
one year
one eclipse
Why does earth have 4 seasons?
Because earth rotates on it's axis
Because the distance between the earth and the sun changes
Because the temperature of the sun changes
Because earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the sun
What is an axis?
The turning and spinning of a planet
An imaginary straight line that the earth rotates on
The imaginary lines on earth
The way the earth tilts as it moves
True of False
The sun is a planet.
True
False
How many miles away from the earth is the sun?
1 million miles away
93 million miles away
100 million miles away
50 million miles away
A ball of burning gasses and molten material is called a
planet
asteroid
meteoroid
star
How many stars are in our solar system?
1
100,000
100,000,000
to many to count
Why does it look like some stars shine brighter than others?
Because they may be bigger, closer to the earth, or give off more energy
Because they are closer to the sun
Because they have Meteors in them
That's just the way they look to the human eye. All stars shine the same way.
Which Statement is true?
The Sun provides heat and light to only the planet Earth
The Sun provides heat and light to all planets
The Sun provides heat and light to only the planets closest to it.
The Sun provides heat and light to all planets except Saturn.
The energy from the sun warms the earth and causes Photosynthesis on earth.
What is Photosynthesis?
It's when the earth gets too hot and hurricanes develop
It's when the earth's crust get's too hot that it causes an earthquake
When the earth is warm it allows green plants to turn raw materials into food
It's when the season on the earth changes to Summer
Why is gravity on the sun so strong?
It's because the sun is so hot
It's because the sun is so large
It's because the sun is close to earth
Gravity on the sun is not strong at all
What is Gravity?
True or False
The entire Solar System can fit inside the sun.
True
False
What helps to hold all the objects in the Solar System in place or in orbit?
The Earth's Gravity
The Moon's Gravity
The Sun's Gravity
Scientist who study the stars are called what?
Staroligist
Astronomers
Constellationist
Space Junkies
How are stars classified?
by their size
by their surface temperature
by their brightness
all of the above
What do you call stars that are arranged in shapes of animals or objects?
Constellations
Superstars
Shooting Stars
Comets
Which of these is not a Constellation?
Great and Little Dipper
Orion
Eastern Cross
Southern Cross
What is a Meteor?
A small particle from an asteroid or comet orbiting the earth
A piece of dust or rock from space that enters the earth's atmosphere. Also known as a shooting star.
A piece of rock left over from a Meteor that reaches the earth's surface
A star in our Solar System
What is a Meteoroid?
A star in our Solar System
A small particle from an asteroid or comet orbiting the earth
A piece of dust or rock from space that enters the earth's atmosphere. Also known as a shooting star.
A piece of rock left over from a Meteor that reaches the earth's surface
What is a Meteorite?
A small particle from an asteroid or comet orbiting the earth
A piece of dust or rock from space that enters the earth's atmosphere. Also known as a shooting star.
A star in our Solar System
A piece of rock left over from a Meteor that reaches the earth's surface
A Comet's nucleus consist of what?
Ice
Rock
Dust
Gasses
Rocks only
ice and rocks only
ice and gas only
Where do Comets come from?
The Milky Way
The Sun and the Moon
Jupiter and Mars
The Oort Cloud and Kuiper Belt
What are the numerous rocky objects revolving around the sun that are too small to be considered planets?
asteroids
comets
meteoroids
meteors
Where is the Asteroid Belt located?
Between
Venus and Earth
Between
Earth and Mars
Between
Mars and Jupiter
Between
Jupiter and Saturn
What happens when a Comet's orbit brings it near to the Sun?
Nothing happens
It disappears
It heats up and spews dust and gasses. Those gasses form a long glowing tail called a Coma
It turns into a star
What is Matter?
How many states of Matter exists?
2
6
3
5
What are the 3 states of Matter
(a)
True or False
Matter can be classified as a Mixture or a Substance
True
False
Fill in the blanks.
A ________ is made up of only one kind of _______.
However, a _____ is made up of two or more different substances.
(a)
What is the difference between a Mixture and a Solution?
Substances in mixtures are dissolved. Substances in Solutions remains the same
Mixtures are hard, Solutions are soft
There is no difference between a Mixture and a Solution
In a mixture, substances are generally just mixed and are not completely dissolved. In a solution, substances are dissolved completely and they cannot be filtered out
Conch Salad, A cheese burger, A toss salad.
These are all examples of a
Substance
Solution
Mixture
A special mixture made up of 2 substances where
one substance is dissolved or melted into the other substance is called a
solution
mixture
What do you call the substance that is dissolved in a Solution?
solvent
solute
mixture
compound
What do you call the substance that does the dissolving in a Solution?
Solvent
Solute
Mixture
Compound
In this solution of sugar and water, which substance is the solute and which is the solvent?
In this example, a boy is trying to sieve or separate the sand from the pebbles. After the separation process, which substance would remain in the sieve? Explain your answer
Name two ways you can speed up the dissolving process of a Solute
What can cause the dissolving process to be slower in a solution?
True or False
A substance is changed after it is mixed.
true
false
The power to do work and the ability to cause change is called
force
energy
motion
transfer
When the position of an object is changed either by using a
pushing, lifting, pulling, dragging or dropping force, it is called
work
motion
energy
force
List 4 different types of Energy.
Stored Energy or energy of condition or position is called
Kinetic Energy
Mechanical Energy
Sound Energy
Potential Energy
The energy an object has due to its motion is called
Light Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Chemical Energy
When a form of energy changes into another form of energy, it is called
transformation
metamorphosis
energy transfer
Formula change
The picture shows examples of
potential energy
kinetic energy
energy transfer
mechanical energy
The picture is an example of
potential energy
kinetic energy
energy transfer
chemical energy
This is an example of
energy transfer
heat energy
kinetic energy
potential energy
Which 4 energy transfers are being illustrated here
Kinetic Energy
to
Light Energy
to
Electrical Energy
to
Heat Energy
Potential Energy
to
Electrical Kinetic Energy
to
Light Energy
to
Heat Energy
Heat Energy
to
Electrical Energy
to
Light Energy
to
Chemical Energy
Light Energy
to
Electrical Energy
to
Heat Energy
to
Sound Energy
A tool that has little or no moving parts is called a
boring tool
simple machine
complex machine
toy machine
How many kinds of Simple Machines are there?
3
10
4
6
What are the 6 types of Simple Machines?
screws,
levers
pulleys
cars
engines
television
wedges
screws
inclined planes
levers
wheel and axles
pulleys
copy machine
lever
wheel and axel
lever-pulley
lever-screw
wedges
screws
lever
wheel and axel
car engines
copy machines
pulleys
Inclined planes wrapped around a pole is what type of simple machine?
pulley
wheel
screw
lever
Made up of a rope or chain and a wheel around which the rope fits. When you pull down on one rope end, the wheel turns and the other rope end moves up.
What Simple Machine is being described here?
Pulley
Lever
Wheel and Axel
Wedge
Why do people use Simple Machines?
Because they don't have regular tools
Because simple machines makes work easier to do
Because they are cheaper than other tools
Because they don't understand how to use complex tools
What is the difference between a fixed pulley and a moveable pulley?
There is no difference.
A fixed pulley axis of rotation stays in one place.
A moveable pulley can be moved up and down and is connected to a ceiling or another object by two lengths of the same rope.
A fixed pulley has no rope, whereas a moveable pulley has a rope
A fixed pulley pulls objects up and down.
A moveable pulley pulls objects side to side
A simple machine that is made up of a large wheel attached to a smaller wheel or rod is a
screw
wedge
wheel and axle
lever
This is an example of a
wedge
lever
inclined plain
wheel and axle
This is an example of an
incline plain
pulley
wedge
movable pulley
A simple machine used to provide a mechanical advantage. It can be used to separate things.
Which Simple Machine is being described here?
screw
incline plain
wedge
pulley
These are all examples of what type of Simple Machine?
lever
pulley
wedge
wheel and axle
This is an example of what type of Simple Machine?
screw
pulley
lever
wedge
These are examples of what type of Simple and Compound Machines?
screws
pulleys
inclined plains
wheel and axle
State which pictures show examples of fixed pulleys
and which ones are moveable pullies.
What is the difference between a Simple Machine and a Compound Machine?
A simple machine is light, and a compound machine is heavy
A simple machine is an object used to help complete a task by changing the direction of motion
A compound machine is a machine made up of two (2) or more simple machines
A simple machine is much smaller than a compound machine
There are no differences between them
Which 2 Simple machines makes this Wheelbarrow a Compound machine?
pulley
inclined plain
wheel and axle
lever
wedge
wheel and axle
screw
wedge
In the Bahamas, Spiny Lobsters are also known as
skinny lobsters
shrimp
crawfish
squid
A Spiny Lobster belongs in what class of animals?
Arachnid
Crustacean
Mollusk
Echinoderms
During which time period do Spiny Lobsters reproduce in the tropical waters of the Bahamas?
From Aug 1st
to
March 31st
From Aug 1st
to
Dec 31st
From Jan 1st
to
June 31st
From July 1st
to
Dec 31st
Where do Lobsters hide during the day?
They do not hide
Under the sand
In rock crevices and coral reefs
Behind the seaweed
What do Lobsters like to eat
snails
clams
crabs
all of the above
True or False
Lobsters migrate in masses, up to 50 in one line.
true
false
When Lobsters migrate, what do they use to stay together?
their antennas
their tails
their legs
their stomachs
What do Lobsters use to navigate through the waters?
they don't use anything
the smell and taste of other natural substances in the water
the current in the water
the sounds of ship's horns in the ocean
Which of the following best describes the external characteristics of a lobster?
two pairs of long antennae, and several pairs of swimming legs
A flipper like muscular tail
A long abdomen,
several pairs of legs,
two to three heads
two wings
two pairs of long antennae, a long abdomen, two tails,
1 pair of swimming legs
two tails
two antennae
2 pairs of legs
two wings
What is the difference between a male lobster and a female lobster?
female lobsters have 2 pairs of antennae
male lobster have 1 pair
female lobsters has 2 extra claws at the tip of each last leg, male lobsters have a padded opening at the base of each last leg.
female lobsters have long abdomens, male lobsters have short abdomens
female lobsters have 8 legs, male lobsters have 10
To protect or preserve the lobsters, the Bahamas has a closed season for lobsters April 1st to July 31st.
What does this mean?
That April 1st to July 31st is the only time you are allowed to catch lobsters
That from April 1st to July 31st, no one is allowed to catch lobsters
That from April 1st to July 31st you are not allowed to eat lobsters
That April 1st to July 31st is the only time you are allowed to eat lobsters
In the Bahamas, August 1st to March 31st is also known as what?
Fishing Season
Boating Season
Crawfish Season
Grouper Season
Which of the following groups does the Queen Conch belong to?
arachnids
crustaceans
mollusk
stinging cell animal
State two Bahamian dishes the Queen Conch is used to make.
What is one advantage of having the Queen Conch in the Bahamas.
What is one disadvantage of having the Queen Conch in the Bahamas.
Which 3 colors makes up the physical features of the Queen Conch
Red
White
Blue
Orange
Rose Pink
Grey
Blue
Pink
Green
Orange
Yellow
Green
One of the Queen Conch's external features is its large proboscis.
What is a proboscis?
The head of an animal
The nose of an animal
The mouth of an animal
The ears of an animal
Which body part of the Queen Conch is used for digging, crawling, and swimming?
Its foot
Its arm
Its mantle
Its nose
Which part of the Queen Conch protects its organs?
Its arm
Its foot
Its mantle
Its arm
What is the difference between a male conch and a female conch?
The Queen Conch's life cycle is made up of how many stages?
5
8
9
3
List 3 stages of the Queen Conch's life span.
Which family of fish does the Nassau Grouper belong to?
Snapper
Jacks
Seabass
Grunts
True or False
All Seabass have strong, skinny bodies and large mouths.
True
False
List 3 ways you can tell the difference between a Nassau Grouper and any other kind of grouper.
How does a Nassau Grouper protect itself from predators?
It fights them off with its large mouth
It camouflages itself
It has no way to protect itself
It hides under large clam shells
Which body of water can Nassau Groupers be found?
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Which statements are true about the Nassau Grouper?
Can grow up to a maximum of 4ft
and can weigh more than 15lbs
Can't grow any larger than 1ft and its maximum weight is 10lbs
Can grow up to 8ft and can weigh up to 200lbs
Can't grow more than 3ft and its maximum weight is 5lbs
List 3 places under water where you would find a Nassau Grouper.
Why is the demand for seafood on the rise?
Because seafood is much easier to catch than other animals used for food
Because seafood provide many health benefits
Because seafood cost less than other meats
Because seafood taste better than other meats
The closed season for the Nassau Grouper is
May 1st - Dec 1st
Dec 1st - Feb 28th
March 1st - July 31th
Sep 1st - Dec 31st
Why is a 'closed season' necessary for the Nassau Grouper?
In January, a group of men were arrested when the Harbor Patrol found 100 Nassau Groupers in their catch.
Why were they arrested?
What are the Nassau Groupers most likely doing during closed season?
Resting
Growing /Reproducing
Sleeping
Swimming to other types of oceans
True or False
A grouper can't live longer than 10 years
True
False
