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Science Quiz

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which will most likely increase the speed of an object?

a)

applying a faster force

b)

applying a slower force

c)

applying a weaker force

d)

applying a stronger force

2.

All living things are made up of ____.

a)

cells

b)

blood

c)

organs

d)

water

3.

How are oceans and estuaries similar?

a)

They both have salt water.

b)

They both have freshwater.

c)

They both have coral.

d)

They are not the same.

4.

The lack of which organism would most harm a population of rattlesnakes?

a)

A mouse

b)

A mushroom

c)

An apple tree

d)

A ladybug

5.

Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?

a)

warm temperatures

b)

cloudy conditions

c)

clear conditions

d)

cool temperatures

6.

How does energy from the Sun reach the Earth?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

insulation

7.

The shape of your eyes is __________.

a)

An inherited trait

b)

A learned behavior

c)

A random trait

d)

A mutation

8.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

a)

A metal chain rusting

b)

A piece of paper folded in half

c)

Mixing nuts and raisins together

d)

Chopping up a banana

9.

An Oak tree uses its leaves to collect sunlight for energy. What type of organism is an Oak tree?

a)

a producer

b)

a consumer

c)

a decomposer

d)

a predator

10.

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

a)

responds to the environment

b)

makes new organisms

c)

breaks down food for energy

d)

transports fluids

11.

Teresa is packing her lunch and wants to keep her food cold. Which of the following should she use to carry the food?

a)

a ceramic container

b)

a glass container

c)

a foam container

d)

an aluminum container

12.

The ability to speak a different language is best described as a(n) __________.

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13.

Carter is standing at the top of his treehouse. He drops a ball. What force causes the ball to fall to the ground below?

a)

The force of the wind

b)

The force of friction

c)

The force of sunlight

d)

The force of gravity

14.

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?

a)

From the sea to the land

b)

From the land to the sea

c)

From the sky to the land

d)

From land to the sky

15.

Which instrument is best used to describe changes in weather, such as rainy days and sunny days?

a)

Barometer

b)

Thermometer

c)

Hygrometer

d)

Anemometer

16.

Which graph represents an object that is moving at constant speed?

a)

Z

b)

Y

c)

W

d)

X

17.

A storm forms over the central part of the US. What direction will the storm move?

a)

Towards the North

b)

Towards the South

c)

Towards the West

d)

Towards the East

18.

What happens in the process of the water cycle?

a)

Water transforms into other types of liquid

b)

Water changes from one state to another

c)

Water keeps the same physical properties

d)

Water becomes a gas in between each step

19.

Which is most responsible for the changes in seasons?

a)

the jet stream

b)

the ocean currents

c)

the distance from Earth to the sun

d)

the tilt of Earth on its axis

20.

Which is a characteristic of most single-celled organisms?

a)

They have a complex nervous system

b)

They contain several different types of cells

c)

They perform all life processes

d)

They have a circulatory and a respiratory system

21.

Which of the following is the best example of a physical change?

a)

A rotting apple

b)

Burning a piece of toast

c)

Popping a balloon

d)

A rusty nail

22.

Which type of animal usually eats both producers and consumers?

a)

an omnivore

b)

a carnivore

c)

an herbivore

d)

a predator

23.

When the sun warms water, which resulting process occurs?

a)

precipitation

b)

runoff

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

24.

Wispy, thin clouds found high in the sky are called (a)   .

25.

What is the function of the structure to the right?

a)

It moves the organism.

b)

It protects the organism.

c)

It transports fluids within the organism.

d)

It exchanges gases with the environment.

26.

When the temperature of a gas decreases what happens to the gas?

a)

It condenses.

b)

It rises.

c)

It expands.

d)

It becomes less dense.

27.

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?

a)

187 grams

b)

108 grams

c)

8 grams

d)

37 grams

28.

Hurricanes are classified according to their wind speed. Which instrument would be useful to classify a hurricane?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Anemometer

d)

A rain gauge

29.

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?

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

convection

d)

evaporation

30.

According to the graph below, who ran at the greatest speed?

a)

Frank

b)

Brett

c)

Clay

d)

Patricia

31.

Which example describes a new substance being formed?

a)

a candle burning

b)

a shoelace being tied

c)

a pipe being cut in half

d)

a block of ice melting

32.

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?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

insulation

33.

What is the function of the structure to the right?

a)

It helps the body move.

b)

It protects your brain.

c)

It pumps blood throughout the body.

34.

Ollie touched a stove and burned his fingers. Which transfer of heat caused him to get burned?

a)

radiation

b)

conduction

c)

convection

d)

combustion

35.

5 grams of ice melted. How much water is there?

a)

0 grams

b)

3 grams

c)

5 grams

d)

9 grams

36.

An organism that makes its own food is known as a (a)   .

37.

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

a)

dimples

b)

having long hair

c)

favorite color

d)

athletic ability

38.

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?

a)

rainforest

b)

deciduous forest

c)

estuary

d)

grasslands

39.

The prevailing westerlies deliver weather to North Carolina because they blow ______.

a)

East to West

b)

West to East

c)

North to South

d)

South to North

40.

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."

a)

photosynthesis

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

precipitation

41.

Students observe 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

42.

If a car travels 140 kilometers in 2 hours, what is the speed of the car?

a)

50 kilometers per hour

b)

280 kilometers per hour

c)

70 kilometers per hour

d)

140 kilometers per hour

43.

Look at the diagram of the water cycle. Which step of the water cycle is missing from the diagram?

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

radiation

44.

The heart is part of the ________ system.

a)

respiratory

b)

circulatory

c)

digestive

d)

skeletal

45.

Which of the following will slow an object in motion?

a)

speed

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

momentum

46.

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?

a)

pond

b)

ocean

c)

estuary

d)

grasslands

47.

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?

a)

12 grams

b)

8 grams

c)

15 grams

d)

0 grams

48.

Why is it better to have a cooking pot with a plastic handle instead of a metal handle?

a)

Plastic looks better than metal.

b)

Plastic washes easier than metal.

c)

Plastic is less expensive than metal.

d)

Plastic is not a good conductor of heat.

49.

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?

a)

Bob and his bike are slowing down.

b)

Bob is riding the bike in a straight line.

c)

Bob and his bike are standing still.

d)

Bob is riding his bike at a speed of five meters per second.

50.

Which type of weather would most likely accompany dark cumulonimbus clouds?

a)

sunny weather

b)

severe hailstorm

c)

steady rain showers

d)

dangerous thunderstorms

51.

Decomposers are organisms that _______.

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52.

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?

a)

copper

b)

glass

c)

plastic

d)

wood

53.

Which organism performs all life processes in one cell?

a)

grass

b)

bacteria

c)

butterfly

d)

mushroom

54.

Which system produces red blood cells?

a)

skeletal

b)

nervous

c)

digestive

d)

circulatory

55.

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?

a)

shaking hands

b)

barking on command

c)

black fur

d)

sit and stay

56.

What role does the circulatory system provide to the digestive system?

a)

It transports nutrients to cells.

b)

It releases waste into the blood.

c)

It moves food through the intestines.

d)

It transports food particles to the muscles.

57.

Which characteristic best describes both amoebas and bacteria?

a)

abiotic

b)

multi-celled

c)

single-celled

d)

organic

58.

Which are parts of the nervous system?

a)

heart and blood

b)

lungs, nose, mouth

c)

brain, spinal cord, and nerves

d)

stomach and esophagus

59.

Which change is most likely to produce a new substance?

a)

a piece of paper burning

b)

sugar dissolving into water

c)

glass breaking into many pieces

d)

water boiling and creating steam

60.

This body system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestine.

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Digestive System

c)

Circulatory System

d)

Nervous System

61.

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?

a)

The plane would travel at a faster speed.

b)

The plane would travel at a slower speed.

c)

The plane would travel at the same speed.

d)

The plane would fly higher.

62.

The transfer of thermal energy between two things that are touching is called (a)   .

63.

Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90°F. At which time would the temperature be the closest to 90°F?

a)

6:00 a.m.

b)

2:00 p.m.

c)

7:00 p.m.

d)

9:00 a.m.

64.

High average daily temperature, heavy annual precipitation, and a large variety of plants and animals describes which of the following biomes best?

a)

pond

b)

grassland

c)

rainforest

d)

estuary

65.

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

a)

The wheat would become greener.

b)

Other birds would move into the fields.

c)

The hawks would start eating the wheat.

d)

There would be fewer sparrows in the fields.

66.

A brown bear eats a variety of foods including berries, insects, and small animals. Which BEST describes a brown bear?

a)

producer

b)

herbivore

c)

carnivore

d)

omnivore

67.

A young octopus has two parents. Each of the parents has eight arms. How many arms does the young octopus most likely have?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

68.

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?

a)

Inertia decreased.

b)

Gravity increased.

c)

Friction increased.

d)

Magnetism decreased.

69.

What happens to a metal bridge during the heat of a summer day?

a)

decrease in weight

b)

increase in weight

c)

decrease in length

d)

increase in length

70.

Which two human body systems are most responsible for getting oxygen to cells?

a)

digestive and skeletal

b)

skeletal and circulatory

c)

circulatory and respiratory

d)

respiratory and digestive

71.

Which two ecosystems are most likely found close to an ocean?

a)

forest and estuary

b)

grassland and lake

c)

lake and salt marsh

d)

estuary and salt marsh

72.

The heat from a lamp allows the turtle to remain warm. This is an example of which type of heat transfer?

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

d)

combustion

73.

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)

a long scar

b)

brown eyes

c)

missing teeth

d)

a broken antler

74.

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?

a)

ball with a mass of 5 kg

b)

ball with a mass of 10 kg

c)

ball with a mass of 15 kg

d)

ball with a mass of 20 kg

75.

The following trucks are pushed with the same amount of force. Which truck will roll the farthest?

a)

Truck 1

b)

Truck 2

c)

Truck 3

d)

Truck 4

76.

Which example best describes a physical change?

a)

baking a pie

b)

burning a candle

c)

making a paper airplane

d)

digestion

77.

How do the muscular and skeletal systems work together to help the body?

a)

They provide blood to the body.

b)

They provide nutrients to the body.

c)

They provide structure and movement for the body.

d)

They provide oxygen and carbon dioxide to the body.

78.

Janet picks up a glass of ice water and her hand gets wet. What most likely caused her hand to get wet?

a)

The table was wet.

b)

The water in the glass evaporated.

c)

Some of the ice in the water melted.

d)

Condensation formed on the outside of the glass.

79.

Which type of biome is mostly populated with oak, hickory, beech, and maple trees?

a)

grassland

b)

deciduous forest

c)

estuary

d)

tropical rain forest

80.

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?

a)

0.5 hour

b)

1 hour

c)

1.5 hours

d)

2 hours