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Basic Science

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What unit do we use to measure mass?

a)

meters

b)

liters

c)

kilograms

d)

grams

2.

Name an object used to measure mass.

a)

thermometer

b)

stopwatch

c)

ruler

d)

balance scale

3.

What is the standard unit for measuring time?

a)

day

b)

minute

c)

hour

d)

second

4.

How do we measure length?

a)

Length can be determined by temperature.

b)

Length is calculated using a stopwatch.

c)

Length is measured in kilograms.

d)

Length is measured using tools like rulers or tape measures.

5.

What tool do we use to measure length?

a)

Ruler

b)

Tape measure

c)

Protractor

d)

Caliper

6.

Can you name a source of light energy?

a)

The sun

b)

A mirror

c)

A battery

d)

A candle

7.

What is a mirror used for?

a)

To magnify objects and make them larger.

b)

To reflect light and provide a visual image.

c)

To absorb sound and create silence.

d)

To change colors and alter appearances.

8.

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

a)

Light passes through the mirror.

b)

Light reflects off a mirror.

c)

Light bends around the mirror.

d)

Light is absorbed by the mirror.

9.

What is the unit of mass in the metric system?

a)

gram

b)

pound

c)

liter

d)

kilogram

10.

What is the difference between mass and weight?

a)

Mass is the amount of matter; weight is the force of gravity on that mass.

b)

Mass and weight are the same thing; they both measure force.

c)

Mass is the weight of an object; weight is the mass of an object.

d)

Weight is the amount of matter; mass is the force of gravity on that matter.

11.

How do we measure time in seconds?

a)

A second is defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation from cesium-133.

b)

A second is the duration of 1,000 milliseconds.

c)

A second is defined as 1/60th of a minute.

d)

A second is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis.

12.

What is an example of a technology that uses light energy?

a)

Solar panels

b)

Hydroelectric dams

c)

Wind turbines

d)

Geothermal systems

13.

What is a reflection?

a)

A reflection is the emission of heat from a source.

b)

A reflection is the absorption of sound by a surface.

c)

A reflection is the bending of light around an object.

d)

A reflection is the return of light, sound, or heat from a surface.

14.

How does a mirror create a mirror image?

a)

A mirror creates a mirror image by absorbing light and changing its color.

b)

A mirror creates a mirror image by reflecting light, reversing the orientation of the object.

c)

A mirror creates a mirror image by projecting the object onto a screen.

d)

A mirror creates a mirror image by bending light around the object.

15.

What is the importance of measuring length in everyday life?

a)

Measuring length is primarily used for artistic purposes.

b)

Measuring length is important for ensuring accuracy in tasks such as cooking, construction, and personal fitting.

c)

Length measurement is irrelevant in cooking and baking.

d)

Measuring length is only important for scientific research.