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Exam S1 Practice Questionnaire

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How are natural resources related to science and engineering?

a)

They are unrelated fields.

b)

Science helps us understand natural resources, and engineering helps us use them efficiently.

c)

Engineering is only concerned with building structures, not with natural resources.

d)

Science and engineering both ignore the use of natural resources.

2.

Which of the following best describes the use of natural resources?

a)

Natural resources are unlimited and can be used without any concern.

b)

Natural resources are finite and must be used wisely to avoid depletion.

c)

Natural resources are only used in scientific experiments.

d)

Natural resources are only important for engineers.

3.

What is one impact of overusing natural resources?

a)

Increased availability of resources.

b)

Depletion of resources and environmental damage.

c)

Improved quality of life for all.

d)

No significant impact.

4.

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

a)

Building a prototype.

b)

Identifying the problem.

c)

Testing the solution.

d)

Communicating the results.

5.

How do engineers develop solutions to problems?

a)

By guessing and checking.

b)

By using the engineering design process.

c)

By copying existing solutions.

d)

By ignoring scientific principles.

6.

Which of the following is a key difference between engineering and science practices?

a)

Science focuses on understanding the natural world, while engineering focuses on solving practical problems.

b)

Engineering is more theoretical than science.

c)

Science does not use any form of experimentation.

d)

Engineering does not require any scientific knowledge.

7.

What is one way to describe the impacts of resource use?

a)

Resource use has no impact on the environment.

b)

Resource use can lead to pollution and habitat destruction.

c)

Resource use always leads to positive outcomes.

d)

Resource use is only a concern for scientists.

8.

Why is it important to compare engineering and science practices?

a)

To determine which field is more important.

b)

To understand how they complement each other in solving real-world problems.

c)

To show that engineering is superior to science.

d)

To prove that science is unnecessary.

9.

What role does science play in the use of natural resources?

a)

Science has no role in the use of natural resources.

b)

Science helps us understand the properties and limitations of natural resources.

c)

Science only complicates the use of natural resources.

d)

Science is only concerned with theoretical knowledge.

10.

What is a prototype in the engineering design process?

a)

A final product ready for mass production.

b)

An initial model used to test and refine a solution.

c)

A theoretical concept with no practical application.

d)

A detailed report of the problem.

11.

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a natural resource?

a)

Recycling

b)

Obtaining

c)

Transporting

d)

Using

12.

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource being used to generate electrical energy?

a)

Sand mining

b)

Drinking water extraction

c)

Solar energy collection

d)

Vegetable farming

13.

What happens to aluminum after it is mined?

a)

It is thrown away

b)

It is used to make products like soda cans and aluminum foil

c)

It is left in the ground

14.

Which of the following is NOT a way natural resources can be obtained?

a)

Collecting

b)

Mining

c)

Harvesting

d)

Manufacturing

15.

What is the process of modifying a resource from its original state to make it usable called?

a)

Distribution

b)

Production

c)

Consumption

d)

Recycling

16.

Which of the following is NOT a component of concrete?

a)

Cement

b)

Water

c)

Sand

d)

Plastic

17.

What is the purpose of filtering and treating fresh water during production?

a)

To add flavor

b)

To remove harmful substances and microbes

c)

To change its color

d)

To increase its temperature

18.

How does the human population increase affect the demand for natural resources?

a)

It decreases the demand for food, water, and shelter.

b)

It increases the demand for food, water, and shelter.

c)

It has no effect on the demand for natural resources.

d)

It only affects the demand for technology.

19.

How do consumer preferences influence the life cycle of natural resources?

a)

By reducing the need for technology.

b)

By increasing the market for blemish-free fruits and vegetables.

c)

By decreasing the construction of roads and bridges.

d)

By eliminating the need for clean drinking water.

20.

Which of the following is an example of consumer use of natural resources?

a)

Using solar panels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

b)

Building roads and bridges.

c)

Increasing the population.

d)

Reducing the need for technology.

21.

What can be done with plastic bags from a grocery store after consumers use them?

a)

They can only be thrown into the trash.

b)

They can be reused by taking them back to the store.

c)

They can be used to make concrete.

d)

They can be used to make paper products.

22.

How can concrete from an old building be reused?

a)

To make new plastic products.

b)

To make new concrete or other products.

c)

To make paper towel rolls.

d)

To make cereal boxes.

23.

Much of the sand used to increase Singapore’s land area has been imported from other countries. Some sand has been dredged from the surrounding ocean floor, and some artificial sand has been made by crushing rock. Choose a scientific question regarding Singapore’s use of sand.

a)

How does the import of sand affect Singapore's economy?

b)

What are the environmental impacts of dredging sand from the ocean floor?

c)

How does artificial sand compare to natural sand in terms of composition?

d)

All of the above

24.

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a natural resource?

a)

Recycling

b)

Obtaining

c)

Transporting

d)

Using

25.

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource being used for food?

a)

Sand mining

b)

Drinking water extraction

c)

Vegetable farming

d)

Solar energy collection

26.

What process is used to extract fresh water for drinking?

a)

Sand mining

b)

Drinking water extraction

c)

Solar energy collection

d)

Vegetable farming

27.

Which of the following is NOT a way natural resources can be collected, mined, or harvested?

a)

Drinking water extraction

b)

Sand mining

c)

Solar energy collection

d)

Plastic production

28.

What is the purpose of collecting the sun's energy in the context of natural resources?

a)

To generate electrical energy

b)

To grow food

c)

To extract fresh water

d)

To mine sand

29.

What is the process of modifying a resource from its original state to make it usable called?

a)

Distribution

b)

Production

c)

Consumption

d)

Preservation

30.

Which of the following is NOT a component of concrete?

a)

Cement

b)

Water

c)

Sand

d)

Plastic

31.

What is the purpose of filtering and treating fresh water?

a)

To make it taste better

b)

To remove harmful substances and microbes

c)

To change its color

d)

To increase its temperature

32.

What happens to a product after it is made?

a)

It is discarded

b)

It is distributed to the user or consumer

c)

It is stored indefinitely

d)

It is recycled immediately

33.

What is one way that consumer use of technology impacts the demand for natural resources?

a)

It decreases the need for food and water.

b)

It increases the need for shelter.

c)

It increases the need for roads, bridges, and buildings.

d)

It decreases the need for clean drinking water.

34.

Which of the following is an example of consumer use of natural resources?

a)

Using plastic bags from a grocery store.

b)

Drinking clean water.

c)

Throwing away old concrete.

d)

Using packaged foods.

35.

How can solar panels on boats help reduce society's dependence on fossil fuels?

a)

By providing clean drinking water.

b)

By reducing the need for concrete.

c)

By serving as an energy source.

d)

By increasing the demand for fresh produce.

36.

What is one way that products can be handled (DISPOSAL) after consumers use them?

a)

They can only be thrown into the trash.

b)

They can be reused or recycled.

c)

They can be stored indefinitely.

d)

They can be burned for energy.

37.

Solids have a _____ ______ and __________.

a)

volume

b)

electrón

c)

definite shape

d)

gases

38.

Liquids do NOT have a definite shape, but they do have a definite...

a)

charge

b)

volume

c)

taste

d)

color

39.

Gases , do not have a definite...

a)

shape

b)

mass

c)

volume

d)

charge

40.

Liquids take the shape of their_______.

a)

atoms

b)

space

c)

container

d)

matter

41.

Mass is the amount of (a)   an object has.

42.

Volume is the amount of (a)   that matter takes up.

43.

All matter is made up of tiny particles called

a)

mass

b)

shape

c)

container

d)

atoms

44.

Careful, trick question below.


The three basic properties of matter are:

a)

solids gases liquids

b)

volume mass shape

45.
If the tops were removed from the cylinders, the following would happen:
a)
The solid would fly out of the container
b)
The liquid would fly out of the container.
c)
The gas would fly out of the container.
d)
They ALL would fly out of the container.
46.
This image shows:
a)
Molecules in solid have the greatest amount of energy.
b)
Molecules in a liquid have the greatest amount of energy.
c)
Molecules in a gas have the greatest amount of energy.
d)
They have equal amounts of energy.
47.
The molecules in which state of matter spread out until they fill the container no matter how big this container is? 
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
WRONG
48.
Matter in a ...... has a ...... volume and ...... shape.
a)
gas ... no definite ... no definite
b)
gas ... definite ... no definite
c)
solid ... definite ... no definite
d)
solid ... no definite ... definite
49.
Rank these in order from least dense to most dense.
a)
Solid, Liquid, Gas
b)
Liquid, Gas, Solid
c)
Gas, Solid, Liquid
d)
Gas, Liquid, Solid
50.

This state of matter has a constant volume, but fits the space of the container holding it.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

51.

This state of matter has a firm, unchanging physical structure.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

52.

Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen are this state of matter at room temperature.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

53.

Which is not true about the liquid state of matter?

a)

The liquid state has a definite volume and a definite shape.

b)

The liquid state takes on the shape of its container.

c)

The liquid state has a definite volume and an indefinite shape.

d)

The particles in a liquid can easily move past each other.

54.

A gas typically consists of:

a)

low energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

b)

low energy particles that experience no attractive forces between them.

c)

high energy particles that experience high attractive forces between them.

d)

high energy particles that experience little attractive force between them

55.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the particle structure of liquids? Particles of a liquid are:

a)

very close together, so the liquid cannot easily change its shape.

b)

fast-moving, so they fill the volume of their container.

c)

relatively close together, so they cannot be easily compressed.

d)

very far apart, so they have plenty of room to move around.

56.

Which process could cause a material to change state from gas to liquid?

a)

Adding heat

b)

Adding energy

c)

Removing particles

d)

Removing energy

57.

If I add heat to a solid, how will the motion of the particles be affected?

a)

They will move slower

b)

They will stop moving

c)

They will move faster

d)

They will move to a different container

58.

What is the main purpose of analyzing and interpreting data in scientific investigations?

a)

To communicate information clearly to others.

b)

To develop explanations based on analyzed data.

c)

To test proposed solutions and improve designs.

d)

To forecast weather and climate changes accurately.

59.

What is the purpose of communicating information in scientific investigations?

a)

To analyze and interpret data accurately.

b)

To argue based on reason and evidence.

c)

To evaluate results and repeat the investigation.

d)

To communicate design ideas and improve solutions.

60.

What is the importance of planning in scientific investigations?

a)

To analyze and interpret data accurately.

b)

To communicate information clearly.

c)

To ask questions and determine investigation methods.

d)

To develop explanations based on analyzed data.

61.

How are the results of tests and data analyzed in engineering?

a)

By graphing data to compare measurements.

b)

By developing explanations based on structure.

c)

By engaging in arguments based on reason and evidence.

d)

By clearly stating the results for other scientists and engineers.

62.

What are models used for in scientific investigations?

a)

To test proposed solutions.

b)

To determine criteria and constraints.

c)

To make predictions and account for variables.

d)

To analyze and interpret data.

63.

What is the main difference between how scientists and engineers approach problems?

a)

Scientists ask questions, engineers seek solutions.

b)

Scientists seek solutions, engineers define problem.

c)

Scientists use models, engineers carry out investigations.

d)

Scientists analyze data, engineers design solutions.

64.
The number of atoms it would take to make a molecule of water.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
65.
A molecule is made up of ____ or more atoms.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
66.
______ is an ELEMENT since it is only made up of one type of atom.
a)
Water
b)
Air
c)
Gold
d)
Salt
67.
What chart should you reference to lookup information about elements?
a)
Elemental map
b)
Periodic Table of Elements
c)
Table of atoms
d)
None of the above
68.

What is the first step of design thinking?

a)

Ideate

b)

Define

c)

Empathise

d)

Sympathise

69.

The second phase of design thinking is...

a)

Feel

b)

Do

c)

Share

d)

Imagine

70.

What step makes design thinking different than the engineering design process?

a)

Define

b)

Empathize

c)

Research

d)

Prototype

71.
Why does ice float?
a)
Liquid water is less dense than solid water.
b)
Solid water is less dense than liquid water.
c)
Gaseous water is less dense than solid water.
d)
Liquid water is less dense than gaseous water.
72.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
73.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1, 
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
74.
Which units of measurement are used for volume?
a)
grams
b)
centimeters
c)
grams/milliliter
d)
milliliter
75.

Ideate stage is :

a)

Think of idea to make the project

b)

What you can do to win the contest

c)

Think of idea to fix the problem

d)

What can you use to fix the problem

76.

1. A tire company is creating a new tire for a motorcycle to drive off-road in sandy and rocky conditions as well as on roads. Engineers developed three different tread patterns. Based on the engineering design process, the next step the company should take is to:

a)

Send out a questionnaire about tires to the public

b)

Select which tread design will be best

c)

Research the properties of rubber

d)

See which tire is the most expensive

77.

1. Rob and his team have been chosen to build a wind turbine at a local ski resort that needs to generate electrical energy and withstand the harsh environment of the mountains. Rob and his team have done their research on the problem. What would be the next step for the team?

a)

Create a prototype of the wind turbine

b)

Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed

c)

Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months

d)

Redesign a new solution for this turbine

78.

1. Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Test and evaluate

c)

Redesign

d)

Develop possible solutions

79.

Which step does #3 represent

a)

Evaluate the solution

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Construct and test Prototype

d)

Develope a Solution

80.

Which step is represented by # 5

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Present Solution

c)

Answer if Technology Exists

d)

Evaluate Solution

81.

If we buy local, instead of to worldwide companies, that is an example of how to HELP sustainable development.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Sustainable development changes the past of the planet.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Donating what you DON'T use, helps the goal "No Poverty"

a)

Yes

b)

No

84.

Children and teenagers are able to create a positive change in the world.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Number 14. on the picture represents which sustainable goal?

a)

Gender Equality

b)

Zero Hunger

c)

Life Below Water

d)

Life On Land

86.

What's this goal?

a)

Life below water

b)

Clean water and sanitation

c)

Decent work

d)

Life on land

87.

What's this goal?

a)

Climate action

b)

Life on land

c)

Life below water

d)

No porverty

88.

What's the goal?

a)

Resposible consuption and production

b)

Decent work and economic growth

c)

Partnerships for the goals

d)

Gender eqaulity

89.

By what year should these goals be achieved?

a)

2020

b)

2050

c)

2030

d)

2025

90.

What's this goal?

a)

No poverty

b)

Zero hunger

c)

Decent work and economic growth

d)

Good health and well-being

91.

What's this goal?

a)

Sustainable cities and communities

b)

Affordable and clean energy

c)

Climate action

d)

Life on land

92.

How do you know if someone is living in poverty?

a)

The person doesn’t have a cellphone.

b)

The person is not well dressed.

c)

The person doesn't have food, health care and education.

93.

What is this goal about?

a)

To ensure that industry is responsible in protecting

people and the environment

b)

To ensure that cities, towns and villages have water & electricity, and are clean & safe

c)

To ensure that everyone has access to reliable, sustainable energy

d)

To ensure the reduction of waste, for example by recycling paper or glass

94.

What is this Goal about?

a)

To ensure the reduction of waste, for example by recycling paper or glass

b)

To ensure that everyone has safe water and healthy hygiene

c)

To ensure that industry is responsible in protecting

people and the environment

d)

To ensure action to slow down the impact of global warming

95.

What is this Goal about?

a)

To ensure that everyone has access to reliable, sustainable energy

b)

To ensure that industry is responsible in protecting

people and the environment

c)

To ensure action to slow down the impact of global warming

d)

To ensure action to protect oceans and seas