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Fall 2024 November

Total questions: 205

Worksheet time: 3hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scientific Inquiry is ...

a)

a method scientists use to study things and understand what they see.

b)

not the scientific method.

c)

something no one knows how to do.

d)

includes a hypothesis and nothing else.

2.

An example of a question science can answer is ___.

a)

How does blood carry oxygen.

b)

Which video game is the most fun to play.

c)

God created the world in 6 days then rested on the 7th day.

3.

Which is an example of a number written using the International System of Units (SI)?

a)

100 Kilometers

b)

5,280 Feet

c)

68.0 °F

4.

To convert between numbers in the metric system you would...

a)

multiply or divide by powers of 10

b)

add 16 then divide by 24

c)

multiply by 60 seconds

d)

not do anything.

5.

Getting repeated similar measurements repeatedly is called...

a)

precision

b)

accuracy

c)

luck

6.

Getting measurements close to the accepted value is called...

a)

precision

b)

accuracy

c)

not real

7.

Why so scientists sometimes use scientific notation when writing numbers?

a)

Very small or very large numbers can be written shorter.

b)

Because they are scientists and this is the only numbers they know how to write

c)

Very large numbers can be written with lots of zeroes this way.

8.

Independent Variable (x)

a)

Something you want to test

b)

The observations of something you tested.

c)

Something that doesn't change

d)

Something you compare your results to

9.

Dependent Variable (y)

a)

Something you want to test

b)

The observations of something you tested.

c)

Something that doesn't change

d)

Something you compare your results to

10.

The steel plates, or gusset plates, at a location on the I-35 bridge in Minneapolis were too thin for the loads the bridge carried.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Molly harvests mushrooms in the forests of Oregon and then sells them to local restaurant chefs. The greater the weight of the mushrooms, the greater their value.

w = the weight of the mushrooms

v = the value of the mushrooms

a)

v is the independent variable and w is the dependent variable

b)

w is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable

12.

Molly harvests mushrooms in the forests of Oregon and then sells them to local restaurant chefs. The greater the weight of the mushrooms, the greater their value.

w = the weight of the mushrooms

v = the value of the mushrooms

a)

v is the independent variable and w is the dependent variable

b)

w is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable

13.

A team from the Department of Public Works is painting lines of the freeway. The number of hours needed to finish the project depends on the length of road that needs to be lined.


h = the number of hours needed

r = the length of road

a)

h is the independent variable and r is the dependent variable

b)

r is the independent variable and h is the dependent variable

14.

Zach and his friends are at an arcade and are redeeming their tickets for prizes. The number of prizes they can get is calculated based on how many tickets they have won.

p = the number of prizes the friends can get

t = the number of tickets the friends have won

a)

t is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable

b)

p is the independent variable and t is the dependent variable

15.

While on vacation, Heather plans to write some postcards to her friends. The number of postcards she can send depends on how many stamps she has.


p = the number of postcards Heather can send

s = the number of stamps Heather has

a)

p is the independent variable and s is the dependent

b)

s is the independent variable and p is the dependent

16.

Belle manages the Hancock Orchard, which produces many different types of fruit, including pears. The more pear trees that have been planted in the orchard, the more barrels of pears the orchard will produce.


p = the number of pear trees that have been planted in the orchard

b = the number of barrels of pears the orchard will produce

a)

p is the independent variable and b is the dependent

b)

b is the independent variable and p is the dependent

17.

At a fancy dinner party, the number of forks set out by the hostess is based on how many courses will be served.


f = the number of forks set out by the hostess

c = the number of courses served during dinner

a)

f is the independent variable and c is the dependent variable

b)

c is the independent variable and f is the dependent variable

Submit

18.

The students at Middletown High School are collecting food for a local food bank. The number of trucks needed to deliver the food to the food bank will depend on the amount of food collected.


t = the number of trucks needed to deliver the food

f = the amount of food collected

a)

t is the independent variable and f is the dependent variable

b)

f is the independent variable and t is the dependent variable

19.

Dan is wrapping gifts to earn money for camp. He calculates the amount of wrapping paper he needs based on the number of gifts.


r = the number of rolls of wrapping paper

g = the number of gifts

a)

g is the independent variable and r is the dependent variable

b)

r is the independent variable and g is the dependent variable

20.

Kimi is making a scrapbook. As she adds more photos, the scrapbook grows thicker.


p = the number of photos added

t = the thickness of the scrapbook

a)

t is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable

b)

p is the independent variable and t is the dependent variable

21.

Allen is buying birthday candles for his grandmother's birthday cake. Her age, in years, will determine how many boxes of candles Allen will purchase.


y = Allen's grandmother's age, in years

b = how many boxes of candles Allen will purchase

a)

b is the independent variable and y is the dependent variable

b)

y is the independent variable and b is the dependent variable

22.

What is the definition of an independent variable?

a)

A variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

b)

A variable that is not relevant to the experiment.

c)

A variable that is determined by chance in an experiment.

d)

A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher in an experiment.

23.

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

a)

A dependent variable is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment or study.

b)

A dependent variable is the variable that remains constant in an experiment or study.

c)

A dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed in an experiment or study.

d)

A dependent variable is the variable that is controlled by the researcher in an experiment or study.

24.

Which variable is manipulated or changed by the scientist in an experiment?

a)

constant

b)

control variable

c)

independent variable

d)

dependent variable

25.

Which variable is measured or observed in an experiment?

a)

control variable

b)

independent variable

c)

extraneous variable

d)

dependent variable

26.

In an experiment to test the effect of temperature on the rate of chemical reaction, what is the dependent variable?

a)

concentration

b)

time

c)

temperature

d)

rate of chemical reaction

27.

In an experiment to test the effect of exercise on heart rate, what is the independent variable?

a)

exercise

b)

age

c)

time of day

d)

heart rate

28.
A group of 4th graders was dissecting a flower.  One ate a petal and dared another to do so too.  What safety rule is being broken?
a)
Never eat, drink, or sniff anything in a science investigation
b)
Tie back your hair
c)
Keep your work area clean
d)
dispose of extra supplies in designated containers
29.
The following shoes are BEST to wear when doing science labs.
a)
open-toed shoes
b)
sandals
c)
closed-toed shoes
d)
slippers
30.
What is this science tool?
a)
jar
b)
beaker
c)
thermometer
d)
ruler
31.

2000 mg = ______ g

a)

2

b)

0.2

c)

20

d)

200

32.

104 km = _____m

a)

0.000104

b)

104,000

c)

10,400

d)

104

33.

480 cm = _____m

a)

48

b)

4800

c)

4.8

d)

48,000

34.

5.6 Kg = _____g

a)

56

b)

560

c)

0.0056

d)

5600

35.

8 mm = _____cm

a)

0.8

b)

80

c)

0.08

d)

800

36.
Convert 17 m to cm:
a)
0.17 cm
b)
0.017 cm
c)
1,700 cm
d)
170 cm
37.
1000 grams = _____ kilograms
a)
0.0001
b)
1,000,000
c)
10
d)
1
38.
Metric unit used to measure the amount of time.
a)
Liter
b)
Degree Celsius
c)
Second
d)
Gram
39.
Metric unit to measure the length of an object or distance.
a)
Meter
b)
Liter
c)
Degree Celsius
d)
Second
40.
Metric unit used to measure the amount of matter in an object.
a)
Meter
b)
Liter
c)
degree Celsius
d)
Gram
41.

Metric unit used to measure the volume of a liquid.

a)

Meter

b)

Liter

c)

degree Celsius

d)

Second

42.
Mrs. Goodwyn wants to see if studying time affects test scores...She gives all 6 classes the same assignment but assigns different study times. What is the independent variable?
a)
Study time
b)
Test score
c)
Same assignment
43.
Mrs. Goodwyn wants to see if studying time affects test scores...She gives all 6 classes the same assignment but assigns different study times. What is the constant?
a)
Study  Times
b)
Test Scores
c)
Same Assignment
44.
Which particle has a positive charge?
a)
electron
b)
orbital
c)
proton
d)
neutron
45.
Choose the particle that has no charge.
a)
nucleus
b)
neutron
c)
proton
d)
electron
46.
This particle determines what element you have - the elements identity.
a)
electron
b)
proton
c)
neutron
d)
valence shell
47.
An electron has a _____ charge.
a)
negative
b)
positive
c)
neutral
48.
Describe an Electron Cloud?
a)
the mist outside of an atom
b)
home of the protons
c)
where electrons are located
d)
nucleus
49.
What are the maximum number of electrons that go on the first 3 energy levels?
a)
2,4,16
b)
2,8,18
c)
4,8,12
d)
3,4,6
50.
What are valence electrons?
a)
electrons on the first orbital always
b)
nucleus
c)
the outermost shell
d)
the number of electrons on the outermost orbital
51.
Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
a)
protons and neutrons
b)
electrons and protons
c)
electrons, protons, and neutrons
d)
electrons and neutrons
52.
The subatomic particle that determines the identity of an element.
a)
neutron
b)
proton
c)
electron
d)
outer shell
53.
What is the mass number and name of an element with 8 protons and 8 neutrons?
a)
16 - Carbon
b)
16 - Oxygen
c)
24 - Oxygen
d)
8 - Neon
54.
An element with a mass number of 10 and an atomic number of 6 has how many protons?
a)
5
b)
8
c)
6
d)
10
55.
What is the atomic mass of the atom pictured? 
a)
11
b)
12
c)
22
d)
23
56.
What is the atomic number of the atom pictured? 
a)
11
b)
12
c)
22
d)
23
57.
How many electrons are in the atom pictured? 
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
0
58.
What is the number of protons that the element in this image contain?
a)
14
b)
7
c)
15
d)
18
59.
What does the nucleus of an atom contain?
a)
Electrons and neutrons
b)
Protons and neutrons
c)
Neutrinos and positrons
d)
Electrons and megatrons
60.
How many protons, electrons and neutrons does an neutral atom of Calcium have?  Its atomic number is 20 and the mass number is 40.
a)
20 protons, 18 electrons and 40 neutrons
b)
20 protons, 20 electrons and 20 neutrons
c)
40 protons, 40 electrons and 20 neutrons
d)
20 protons, 18 electrons and 20 neutrons
61.
Which of the following people said the atom was a solid sphere?
a)
Dalton
b)
Thompson
c)
Rutherford
d)
Bohr
62.
Which of the following is a substance that can not be broken down into a simpler substance?
a)
Isotope
b)
Element
c)
Compound
d)
Atomic Number
63.
Ag--110 and Ag--112 are two forms of silver with different mass # so they are
a)
compounds
b)
isotopes
c)
orbitals
d)
neutrons
64.
How many of these substances are elements?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
65.
In a neutral atom, what needs to be true?
a)
The number of protons and neutrons are the same
b)
The number of protons and electrons are the same
c)
The number of neutrons and electrons are the same
d)
None of the above
66.
How many protons are in this element?
a)
79
b)
196
c)
117
d)
Cannot be determined
67.
Subatomic particle that determines the identity of the atom
a)
proton
b)
nucleus
c)
electron
d)
neutron
68.
Hydrogen has 1 proton. It's atomic number is:
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
cannot be determined
69.
An atom has 10 protons and a mass of 18. It has __ neutrons
a)
10
b)
18
c)
28
d)
8
70.
The element symbol for potassium:
a)
P
b)
Po
c)
Pt
d)
K
71.

All matter is made of _________.

a)
energy 
b)
atoms 
c)
electrons 
d)
compounds 
72.
If an atom has 3 electrons, how many protons does it have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
3
73.
What is at the center of every atom?
a)
An electron
b)
A compound
c)
A molecule
d)
A nucleus
74.
The positively charged particles of an atom are the ________.
a)
electrons
b)
protons
c)
neutrons
d)
protons & neutrons
75.
What does the nucleus of an atom contain?
a)
Electrons and neutrons
b)
Protons and neutrons
c)
Neutrinos and positrons
d)
DNA and RN
76.

The subatomic particles that make up an atom.

a)

solid, liquid, gas

b)

electrons, protons, nucleus

c)

energy, protons, nucleus

d)

electrons, protons, neutrons

77.

A proton has a ___________ charge.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

massive.

78.

An electron has a _________ charge

a)

positive

b)

neutral

c)

negative

d)

massive

79.
Which is an electron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
80.

The smallest part of any element. Made up of protons, neutrons and electrons.

a)

Atom

b)

AMU

c)

Ion

d)

Isotope

81.

What is the correct formula for calculating how many neutrons are in an atom?

a)

Protons + Electrons= Neutrons

b)

Atomic mass - Atomic number= Neutrons

c)

Atomic mass + Atomic number = Neutrons

d)

Atomic mass - Protons = Neutrons

82.

Which TWO of the following subatomic particles are inside the nucleus?

a)

protons

b)

electrons

c)

neutrons

d)

There are no subatomic particles in the nucleus of an atom.

83.

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

towers

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

84.
The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
85.
Sodium (Na) is found in period 
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
1
86.
Sodium (Na) is found in group 
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
87.
What does the atomic mass tell you? 
a)
Basically,the number of electrons and protons
b)
The number of neutrons
c)
Basically, the number of protons and neutrons
d)
The number of protons.
88.
The atoms we study in 6th grade are neutral, which means they have the same number of
a)
protons and electrons
b)
protons and neutrons
c)
electrons and neutrons
89.
What does the 6 represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
90.
What does 12.011 represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
91.
What does the C represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
92.
The atomic number tells you what?  READ THE ANSWERS CAREFULLY
a)
only the number of electrons
b)
 only the number of protons
c)
only the number of neutrons
d)
the number of both electrons and protons in an atom.
93.
These are found on the Periodic Table.
a)
Compounds
b)
Elements
c)
Mixtures
94.

The horizontal (side to side) rows in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

families

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

95.
All matter is made of .....
a)
energy 
b)
atoms 
c)
air
d)
chemistry
96.
Which is an electron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
97.
Which is a proton?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
98.
Which is a neutron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
99.
Which item on this element square is the chemical symbol?
a)
Copper
b)
29
c)
Cu
d)
63.546
100.
Which item on this element square represents the atomic number?
a)
13
b)
Al
c)
Aluminum
d)
26.981538
101.
What is the number of protons that the element in this image contain?
a)
14
b)
7
c)
15
d)
18
102.
What is the atomic mass of "F"
a)
9
b)
18
c)
17
d)
19
103.
What are subatomic particles? 
a)
the nucleus 
b)
electron cloud
c)
positive charge
d)
electrons, protons, and neutrons
104.
An atom of the element with atomic number 6 always has _____.
a)
six protons in its nucleus
b)
an atomic mass of six
c)
more than six neutrons
d)
six electron clouds
105.
a)
Periods
b)
Groups
106.
a)
Periods
b)
Groups
107.
a)
energy levels
b)
valence electrons
c)
protons
d)
neutrons
108.
a)
energy levels
b)
valence electrons
c)
protons
d)
neutrons
109.
a)
Same group
b)
Same period
110.
a)
Group 1
b)
Group 17
c)
Group 18
d)
Group 2
111.
a)
Group 1
b)
Group 17
c)
Group 18
d)
Group 2
112.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
113.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
114.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
115.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
116.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
117.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
118.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
119.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
120.

As the velocity of an object decreases its KE will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

121.
As mass increases, KE ...
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
122.

Kinetic energy is...

a)

energy carried in ultraviolet waves

b)

energy stored in food

c)

energy in motion

d)

energy from splitting an atom

123.

Kinetic energy is...

a)

energy carried in ultraviolet waves

b)

energy stored in food

c)

energy in motion

d)

energy from splitting an atom

124.

What two factors affect an object's kinetic energy?

a)

area and volume

b)

mass and weight

c)

weight and height

d)

mass and speed

125.

Where would this tossed baseball have the greatest amount of kinetic energy? (Hint: where is it moving the fastest?)

a)

point W

b)

point X

c)

point y

d)

point z

126.

If moving at the same speed, increasing an object's mass will increase its kinetic energy.

a)

true

b)

false

127.

Increasing an object's speed will increase its kinetic energy.

a)

false

b)

true

128.

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

a)

more

b)

less

c)

none of the above

d)

all of the above

129.

If all these objects are moving at 45 kg/h, which would have the greatest kinetic energy?

a)

tennis ball

b)

football

c)

notebook

d)

tv

130.

If all these objects are moving at 45 kg/h, which would have the greatest kinetic energy?

a)

tennis ball

b)

football

c)

notebook

d)

tv

131.

Suppose all of these objects were moving at 12 m.p.h. Which of these would have the greatest kinetic energy?

a)

A car moving

b)

A person running

c)

A ball rolling

132.

Which one of these has kinetic energy?

a)

a car parked on a steep hill

b)

a tennis ball rolling across the court

c)

a picture hanging on the wall

d)

a piece of coal before it's burned

133.

Look at the y-axis (the one labeled Kinetic Energy) on the left. What is the unit used to measure energy?

a)

Newton (N)

b)

Kilogram (kg)

c)

Joule (J)

d)

Meters per second (m/s)

134.

At which position(s) does the pendulum have the greatest kinetic energy? Hint: where is the ball moving the fastest?

a)

3

b)

2 and 4

c)

there is no kinetic energy

d)

1 and 5

135.

As the velocity of an object increases, its KE will...

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

136.

Stationary objects have kinetic energy.

a)

true

b)

false

137.
Stored energy.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
138.
Potential energy is related to 
a)
position or height of an object
b)
speed of an object
139.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
140.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
141.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
142.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
143.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
144.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
145.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
146.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
147.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
148.
a)
Potential Energy
b)
Kinetic Energy
149.
As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy? 
a)
Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
b)
The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases 
c)
The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases 
d)
Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase 
150.
 What kind of energy is in gasoline in a car tank (car is not on)?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
151.
A rubber band has been pulled backward but hasn’t been let go yet.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
152.
____________ is the ability to cause change. 
a)
Energy 
b)
Force 
c)
Friction
d)
Motion
153.
Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?
a)
An object's position affects its potential energy
b)
Potential energy is Stored energy
c)
Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
d)
All objects have potential energy
154.

A ball will be rolled four times. In which of the following situations will some of the kinetic energy of the ball be converted into potential energy as the ball rolls?

a)

Situation A

b)

Situation B

c)

Situation C

d)

Situation D

155.
I have the most potential energy if I am: 
a)
5 feet high
b)
10 feet high
c)
15 feet high
d)
20 feet high
156.

When does an object have NO kinetic energy?

a)

When it's at rest.

b)

When it's moving very slowly.

c)

When it has no electrical charge.

157.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
158.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both potential and kinetic energy
d)
none of the above
159.

Also known as heat energy

a)

thermal

b)

thermos

c)

electrical

d)

electricity

160.

energy is produced by the movement of charged particles

a)

energy

b)

radiant

c)

light

d)

electrical

161.

Energy that moves by electromagnetic waves

a)

thermal

b)

kinetic

c)

radiant

d)

mechanical

162.

What type of energy?

a)

electric

b)

mechanical

c)

thermal

d)

radiant

163.

What form of energy do all activities shown use?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Electrical

c)

Sound

d)

Light

164.

When you play music on your phone, electricity turns into ___________.

a)

work

b)

heat

c)

sound

165.

A student uses a computer to complete their homework. Which device uses the same source of energy as the computer?

a)

A microwave using sound energy

b)

A guitar using mechanical energy

c)

A teapot using thermal energy

d)

A television using electrical energy

166.

When the power went out, a family lit a candle so they could find their way in the dark.

What form of energy is the candle being used for in this situation?

a)

Sound

b)

Thermal

c)

Light

d)

Electrical

167.

What type of energy do these appliances use?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Electric

d)

Sound

168.

Which of the items on the list use mechanical energy to produce sound energy?

Select all that apply.

a)

strumming a guitar

b)

lights flashing

c)

hitting a drum with drumsticks

d)

microphone plugged in

e)

radio playing background music

169.

Camp Fire burning

a)

Thermal Energy

b)

Elastic Energy

c)

Electrical Energy

d)

Mechanical Energy

170.

Vibrations produce _______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

sound

c)

electrical

d)

light

171.

When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds' echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to echoes to locate prey, it is using--

a)

thermal energy and light energy

b)

sound energy and thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy and sound energy

d)

light energy and mechanical energy

172.

Splitting the nuclei of atoms in a process called fission

a)

Sound Energy

b)

Electrical Energy

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Nuclear Energy

173.
What does this graph represent?
a)
Constant Speed
b)
Acceleration
c)
Not moving
174.
What does this graph represent?
a)
Constant speed
b)
Acceleration
c)
Not moving
175.

What is happening between 2 and 3 seconds?

a)

The object is not moving.

b)

The object is not accelerating.

c)

The object is slowing down.

d)

The object is speeding up.

176.
This graph demonstrates an object that is -
a)
At a constant speed
b)
Increasing speed
c)
Decreasing speed
d)
Stationary
177.
This graph demonstrates an object that is -
a)
At a constant speed
b)
Increasing speed
c)
Decreasing speed
d)
Stationary
178.
This graph demonstrates an object that is -
a)
At a constant speed
b)
Increasing speed
c)
Decreasing speed
d)
Stationary
179.
This graph demonstrates an object that is -
a)
At a constant speed
b)
Increasing speed
c)
Decreasing speed
d)
Stationary
180.
This is a velocity-time graph.  What is the object doing in segment B?
a)
Positive acceleration
b)
Negative acceleration
c)
Constant Velocity
d)
Not moving
181.
Which graph is showing acceleration (getting faster)
a)
D
b)
E
c)
both D and E
d)
neither D or E
182.

During which segment did the car come to a complete stop?

a)

Segment A to B

b)

Segment B to C

c)

Segment C to D

d)

Segment D to E

183.

During which segment did the car travel back toward its starting position?

a)

Segment A to B

b)

Segment B to C

c)

Segment C to D

d)

Segment D to E

184.

During which segment did the car travel the fastest?

a)

Segment A to B

b)

Segment B to C

c)

Segment C to D

d)

Segment D to E

185.

Choose the description that best describes this motion graph.

a)

The object is accelerating at an increasing rate.

b)

The object is moving at a constant velocity/speed.

c)

The object moved at a constant speed, then stopped. After stopping, it returned to the beginning and then moved back in the original direction at a very fast constant speed.

186.

Choose the description that best describes this motion graph.

a)

The object is accelerating at an increasing rate.

b)

The object is moving at a constant velocity/speed.

c)

The object moved at a constant speed, then stopped. After stopping, it returned to the beginning and then moved back in the original direction at a very fast constant speed.

187.

During which segment is the object increasing speed?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

188.

During which segment is the object decreasing speed?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

189.

During which segment is the object travelling at constant speed?

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

190.

During which segment is the object moving at the fastest speed?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

191.

During which segment is the object moving at the slowest speed?

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

192.

This graph shows decreasing speed. The moving object is decelerating.

a)
b)
c)
d)
193.
An object is _____ if its position changes relative to another object.
a)
in motion
b)
at reset
c)
a frame of refence
d)
magical
194.
A place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion is called a
a)
comparison point
b)
reference point
c)
point of view
d)
motion detector
195.
Speed =
a)
distance / time
b)
time / distance
c)
distance * time
196.
You walk 10 meters to math class in 20 seconds. Your average speed is
a)
2 m/s
b)
0.5 m/s
c)
200 m/s
d)
5 m/s
197.
When something has speed in a certain direction it is called ___________.
a)
motion
b)
position
c)
velocity
d)
speed
198.
What is the SI unit for speed
a)
Km
b)
s
c)
m/s
d)
m/s2
199.
A soccer ball is kicked from 40 meters out. It takes 5 seconds to reach the goal. What speed was the ball traveling?
d= 40 m
t= 5 s
a)
6 m/s
b)
7 m/s
c)
8 m/s
d)
9 m/s
200.
Stating that a man is traveling north at 30 m/s is an statement of his
a)
speed
b)
velocity
c)
accleration
d)
endurance
201.

If Mr. Deem is walking 3 m/s to the north and Mr. Silvio is walking 3 m/s to the west, then which of the following is true

a)

They have the same speed and different velocities

b)

They have the same velocity and different speeds

c)

They have the same speed and velocity

d)

They have different speeds and different velocities

202.

Any change in SPEED or DIRECTION is referred to as _____.

a)

Acceleration

b)

Speed

c)

Velocity

d)

Motion

203.
Which of the following is a unit for acceleration?
a)
km/s
b)
m/s2
c)
mi/hr
d)
ft
204.
When a car goes around a corner at 20 mph, why do we say it  accelerates?
a)
The car is accelerating because of the velocity is constant
b)
The car accelerates because it's going 20 mph
c)
Cars always accelerate when they are in motion
d)
The car is accelerating because it's changing direction
205.

A roller coasters accelerates from an initial velocity of 0 m/s to a final velocity of 12 m/s over 4 seconds. What is the coasters average acceleration?

a)

0 m/s2

b)

12 m/s2

c)

3 m/s2

d)

4 m/s