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WorksheetsNYS Science Test
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you wanted to test the effect of gravity on an object, which set of materials should you choose?
a)
battery, wires, lightbulbs
b)
hot plate, water, thermometer
c)
two different types of balls, metric ruler
d)
two cups, two different types of soil, water and seeds
2.
Which statement describes weather, rather than climate?
a)
The weather is usually hot and humid year around
b)
The destination has hot summers and cold winters
c)
The summer temperatures average between 29 and 35 degrees
d)
The humidity level on Tuesday was 30%
3.
A class learns about fossil fuels. They learn that coal, oil and natural gas are classified as nonrenewable resources because they take so long to form. How can the class conserve fossil fuels?
a)
Use both sides of notebook paper
b)
Arrange a car pool to and from school
c)
Create a backyard compost pile
d)
Plant flowers in front of the school
4.
Students conduct an investigation to observe the Sun's movement. Which safety procedure should students following during this investigation?
a)
Wear gloves and goggles
b)
Keep loose hair tied back
c)
Never look directly at the Sun
d)
Record all data in science notebooks
5.
Students conduct and investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water. All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT -
a)
sugar cubes
b)
salt crystals
c)
cooking oil
d)
food coloring
6.
Which testable question could be used to investigate the effects of force on an object?
a)
Why do toy cars move?
b)
Which type of battery lasts the longest?
c)
Where can magnets be purchased?
d)
Do balls roll faster on rough or smooth surfaces?
7.
Which of the following is a learned behavior of a kitten?
a)
Having gray fur
b)
Playing with yarn
c)
Drinking Water
d)
Having two ears
8.
A bear receives the energy it needs to survive after it -
a)
drinks plenty of water
b)
eats fish and berries
c)
takes a nap
d)
rests in the sunlight
9.
All of the following are poor insulators of electricity EXCEPT -
a)
penny
b)
nail
c)
eraser
d)
paperclip
10.
Which mixture can be separated using a coffee filter?
a)
rocks and sand
b)
sand and water
c)
lemon juice and water
d)
sand and iron filings
11.
Plants are known as producers because they produce their own food. How do producers receive the energy for this process?
a)
By consuming soil nutrients
b)
By absorbing sunlight
c)
By releasing water
d)
By producing oxygen
12.
What physical property of matter can be measured using the triple beam balance?
a)
length
b)
height
c)
volume
d)
mass
13.
Which of the following shows conservation of natural resources?
a)
Throw litter on the side of a highway
b)
Write on both sides of notebook paper
c)
Leave the water running while brushing teeth.
d)
Leave the lights on when exiting a room.
14.
Students are combining dried beans and rice. What would be the most efficient way to separate the ingredients?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Coffee Filters
c)
Tweezers
d)
Microscope
15.
The force of friction is caused by:
a)
surfaces rubbing against one another
b)
objects heating or cooling
c)
rough surfaces
d)
smooth surfaces
16.
What would take the most force?
a)
Rolling a rock down a hill
b)
Pushing a rock on ice
c)
Pushing a rock on a gravel road
d)
Pulling a rock on wheels
17.
Things in motion want to keep moving, things not moving want to stay at rest.This is the definition of:
a)
Inertia
b)
Mass
c)
Gravity
d)
Simple machine
18.
Mrs. King has a mixture of pepper, sugar, and water. If she wanted to separate them, what should she use?
a)
tweezers and coffee filter
b)
strainer and magnet
c)
her hands
d)
a hot plate
19.
What describes the ability of a solid to dissolve in water?
a)
melt
b)
dissapear
c)
solubility
d)
evaporate
20.
Buoyancy means the ability to:
a)
evaporate
b)
attract magnetic objects
c)
repel things that are not electrical
d)
float or sink
21.
What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
plasma
d)
gas
22.
What are physical properties of matter?
a)
A mixture that is evenly mixed
b)
A combination of two or more substances
c)
solids, liquids, and gases
d)
characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured
23.
Which type of objects would float?
a)
Those heavier than water
b)
Those with the same density as water
c)
Those less dense than water
d)
Those that are only made of gas
24.
Using the weather map shown, which city has most likely seen an increase in temperature?
a)
Houston
b)
Oklahoma City
c)
Boston
d)
Los Angeles
25.
The rise and fall of water levels around the world are known as tides. Most areas have a high tide and a low tide twice daily. What causes the water levels to rise and fall twice daily?
a)
The pull of Moon's gravity on Earth's water
b)
The pull of the Sun's gravity on Earth's water
c)
The uneven heating of the Earth
d)
Stong noth winds on the Earth's ocean.
26.
Students are asked to classify renewable and non-renewable resources during class. The classification chart is shown below.
Which two answer choices best complete the blanks.
Which two answer choices best complete the blanks.
a)
Petroleum and water
b)
Plants and coal
c)
Timber and natural gas
d)
Air and fish
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