WorksheetsScience Quiz
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which will most likely increase the speed of an object?
applying a faster force
applying a slower force
applying a weaker force
applying a stronger force
All living things are made up of ____.
cells
blood
organs
water
How are oceans and estuaries similar?
They both have salt water.
They both have freshwater.
They both have coral.
They are not the same.
The lack of which organism would most harm a population of rattlesnakes?
A mouse
A mushroom
An apple tree
A ladybug
Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?
warm temperatures
cloudy conditions
clear conditions
cool temperatures
How does energy from the Sun reach the Earth?
conduction
convection
radiation
insulation
The shape of your eyes is __________.
An inherited trait
A learned behavior
A random trait
A mutation
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A metal chain rusting
A piece of paper folded in half
Mixing nuts and raisins together
Chopping up a banana
An Oak tree uses its leaves to collect sunlight for energy. What type of organism is an Oak tree?
a producer
a consumer
a decomposer
a predator
What is the main purpose of the digestive system?
responds to the environment
makes new organisms
breaks down food for energy
transports fluids
Teresa is packing her lunch and wants to keep her food cold. Which of the following should she use to carry the food?
a ceramic container
a glass container
a foam container
an aluminum container
The ability to speak a different language is best described as a(n) __________.
Carter is standing at the top of his treehouse. He drops a ball. What force causes the ball to fall to the ground below?
The force of the wind
The force of friction
The force of sunlight
The force of gravity
During the day, temperatures of land heat up more than the sea. The air pressure over land is lower than over sea. Which correctly describes the direction the wind?
From the sea to the land
From the land to the sea
From the sky to the land
From land to the sky
Which instrument is best used to describe changes in weather, such as rainy days and sunny days?
Barometer
Thermometer
Hygrometer
Anemometer
Which graph represents an object that is moving at constant speed?
Z
Y
W
X
A storm forms over the central part of the US. What direction will the storm move?
Towards the North
Towards the South
Towards the West
Towards the East
What happens in the process of the water cycle?
Water transforms into other types of liquid
Water changes from one state to another
Water keeps the same physical properties
Water becomes a gas in between each step
Which is most responsible for the changes in seasons?
the jet stream
the ocean currents
the distance from Earth to the sun
the tilt of Earth on its axis
Which is a characteristic of most single-celled organisms?
They have a complex nervous system
They contain several different types of cells
They perform all life processes
They have a circulatory and a respiratory system
Which of the following is the best example of a physical change?
A rotting apple
Burning a piece of toast
Popping a balloon
A rusty nail
Which type of animal usually eats both producers and consumers?
an omnivore
a carnivore
an herbivore
a predator
When the sun warms water, which resulting process occurs?
precipitation
runoff
evaporation
condensation
Wispy, thin clouds found high in the sky are called (a) .
What is the function of the structure to the right?
It moves the organism.
It protects the organism.
It transports fluids within the organism.
It exchanges gases with the environment.
When the temperature of a gas decreases what happens to the gas?
It condenses.
It rises.
It expands.
It becomes less dense.
Anna has a tube of lip gloss in her purse that weighs 3 grams and a pair of sunglasses that weigh 5 grams. Her purse weighs 100 grams. What is the total mass of the purse?
187 grams
108 grams
8 grams
37 grams
Hurricanes are classified according to their wind speed. Which instrument would be useful to classify a hurricane?
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
A rain gauge
Mr. Sanders went to the beach and laid out in the sun all day. When he stood up to leave, the sand burned his feet. How had the sand become hot?
conduction
radiation
convection
evaporation
According to the graph below, who ran at the greatest speed?
Frank
Brett
Clay
Patricia
Which example describes a new substance being formed?
a candle burning
a shoelace being tied
a pipe being cut in half
a block of ice melting
Blair is sitting directly in front of a fire. She can feel the heat of the blaze warming her skin. What kind of heat transfer is taking place?
conduction
convection
radiation
insulation
What is the function of the structure to the right?
It helps the body move.
It protects your brain.
It pumps blood throughout the body.
Ollie touched a stove and burned his fingers. Which transfer of heat caused him to get burned?
radiation
conduction
convection
combustion
5 grams of ice melted. How much water is there?
0 grams
3 grams
5 grams
9 grams
An organism that makes its own food is known as a (a) .
Which of the following is an inherited trait?
dimples
having long hair
favorite color
athletic ability
Jared's teacher asks him to fill out the following chart with examples of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Which of the following should Jared list in the 'aquatic ecosystems' column?
rainforest
deciduous forest
estuary
grasslands
The prevailing westerlies deliver weather to North Carolina because they blow ______.
East to West
West to East
North to South
South to North
Which step of the water cycle is described below? "The water in the air cools off and becomes small droplets of water which stick together to make clouds."
photosynthesis
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
Students observe a piece of iron change from shiny to rusty. What caused this change?
a chemical reaction
a heat reaction
a cold reaction
a physical reaction
If a car travels 140 kilometers in 2 hours, what is the speed of the car?
50 kilometers per hour
280 kilometers per hour
70 kilometers per hour
140 kilometers per hour
Look at the diagram of the water cycle. Which step of the water cycle is missing from the diagram?
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
radiation
The heart is part of the ________ system.
respiratory
circulatory
digestive
skeletal
Which of the following will slow an object in motion?
speed
friction
gravity
momentum
Callie's teacher asks her to fill out the following chart with examples of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Which of the following should Callie list in the 'terrestrial ecosystems' column?
pond
ocean
estuary
grasslands
A teacher adds 2 grams of sugar to 10 grams of water in a pitcher. What is the total mass of the pitcher's contents after the mixture takes place?
12 grams
8 grams
15 grams
0 grams
Why is it better to have a cooking pot with a plastic handle instead of a metal handle?
Plastic looks better than metal.
Plastic washes easier than metal.
Plastic is less expensive than metal.
Plastic is not a good conductor of heat.
The position vs. time graph below can be used to describe Bob's motion as he rides his bike. Which of the following is true?
Bob and his bike are slowing down.
Bob is riding the bike in a straight line.
Bob and his bike are standing still.
Bob is riding his bike at a speed of five meters per second.
Which type of weather would most likely accompany dark cumulonimbus clouds?
sunny weather
severe hailstorm
steady rain showers
dangerous thunderstorms
Decomposers are organisms that _______.
Larry likes to cook but is always in a hurry. He needs a pot that will cook his food quickly. Which is the best material for his cooking pot?
copper
glass
plastic
wood
Which organism performs all life processes in one cell?
grass
bacteria
butterfly
mushroom
Which system produces red blood cells?
skeletal
nervous
digestive
circulatory
Kane has a black Labrador retriever that he has taught to shake hands. He has also taught the dog to fetch a ball, sit, stay, and bark on command. Which of these is an inherited trait of his dog?
shaking hands
barking on command
black fur
sit and stay
What role does the circulatory system provide to the digestive system?
It transports nutrients to cells.
It releases waste into the blood.
It moves food through the intestines.
It transports food particles to the muscles.
Which characteristic best describes both amoebas and bacteria?
abiotic
multi-celled
single-celled
organic
Which are parts of the nervous system?
heart and blood
lungs, nose, mouth
brain, spinal cord, and nerves
stomach and esophagus
Which change is most likely to produce a new substance?
a piece of paper burning
sugar dissolving into water
glass breaking into many pieces
water boiling and creating steam
This body system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestine.
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Circulatory System
Nervous System
A plane carrying bags has a mass of 50,000 kg. After delivering the bags, it has a mass of 30,000 kg. Which would best describe how the plane's motion would be affected on the way back?
The plane would travel at a faster speed.
The plane would travel at a slower speed.
The plane would travel at the same speed.
The plane would fly higher.
The transfer of thermal energy between two things that are touching is called (a) .
Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90°F. At which time would the temperature be the closest to 90°F?
6:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
High average daily temperature, heavy annual precipitation, and a large variety of plants and animals describes which of the following biomes best?
pond
grassland
rainforest
estuary
What would most likely happen to this food chain if a farmer decides to dust a wheat crop with an insecticide? Wheat – Insect – Sparrow – Hawk
The wheat would become greener.
Other birds would move into the fields.
The hawks would start eating the wheat.
There would be fewer sparrows in the fields.
A brown bear eats a variety of foods including berries, insects, and small animals. Which BEST describes a brown bear?
producer
herbivore
carnivore
omnivore
A young octopus has two parents. Each of the parents has eight arms. How many arms does the young octopus most likely have?
2
4
8
16
Brady pushed a toy car across a floor. The car traveled fast across the wood, but it slowed to a stop on the carpet. Which best explains what happened when the car reached the carpet?
Inertia decreased.
Gravity increased.
Friction increased.
Magnetism decreased.
What happens to a metal bridge during the heat of a summer day?
decrease in weight
increase in weight
decrease in length
increase in length
Which two human body systems are most responsible for getting oxygen to cells?
digestive and skeletal
skeletal and circulatory
circulatory and respiratory
respiratory and digestive
Which two ecosystems are most likely found close to an ocean?
forest and estuary
grassland and lake
lake and salt marsh
estuary and salt marsh
The heat from a lamp allows the turtle to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?
radiation
convection
conduction
combustion
A deer inherits some of its features from its parents. Other features come from its environment. Which feature would a deer MOST likely inherit from its parents?
a long scar
brown eyes
missing teeth
a broken antler
Four solid balls, each with a different mass, are moving at the same speed. Which ball would require the most force to stop its motion?
ball with a mass of 5 kg
ball with a mass of 10 kg
ball with a mass of 15 kg
ball with a mass of 20 kg
The following trucks are pushed with the same amount of force. Which truck will roll the farthest?
Truck 1
Truck 2
Truck 3
Truck 4
Which example best describes a physical change?
baking a pie
burning a candle
making a paper airplane
digestion
How do the muscular and skeletal systems work together to help the body?
They provide blood to the body.
They provide nutrients to the body.
They provide structure and movement for the body.
They provide oxygen and carbon dioxide to the body.
Janet picks up a glass of ice water and her hand gets wet. What most likely caused her hand to get wet?
The table was wet.
The water in the glass evaporated.
Some of the ice in the water melted.
Condensation formed on the outside of the glass.
Which type of biome is mostly populated with oak, hickory, beech, and maple trees?
grassland
deciduous forest
estuary
tropical rain forest
A car is traveling at a speed of 45 km/h to a town 90 km away. If time distance speed = ÷, how long will the car take to get to the town?
0.5 hour
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
