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GRADE 6 - 4TH QUARTER

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 3hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The strength of the gravitational force between two objects depends on

a)

Mass and Matter

b)

Mass and Weight

c)

Mass and Distance

d)

Mass and Strength

2.

The gravitational force between two objects changes with the distance between the two objects

a)

True

b)

False

3.

An object with more mass will exert greater gravitational force than an object with lesser mass.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

As the distance between two objects increases, the force of gravity between them decreases.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The variables that affect the gravitational interaction between two objects are:

a)

masses and directions of motions of the objects.

b)

masses and speeds of the objects.

c)

masses and distances between the objects.

d)

distance between and speeds of the objects.

6.

As a space ship of constant mass moves farther away from Earth, the strength of the gravitational interaction between the Earth and the space craft

a)

stays the same.

b)

increases.

c)

there is not enough information to answer.

d)

decreases

7.

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object,

a)

Gravity

b)

Force

c)

Attractive

d)

Mass

8.

Which of the following data would support the claim that the gravitational force between objects depends on mass?

a)

An object's weight can change depending on where it is on Earth.

b)

Further away a planet is from the sun the smaller the gravitational force.

c)

Gravitational force is stronger on more massive planets.

d)

A rocket can escape Earth's gravity by traveling at high speed.

9.

A measure of how much matter is present in a substance

a)

Attractive

b)

Mass

c)

Force

d)

Gravity

10.

Mass and weight are the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of the following does NOT affect the gravitational force between the earth and the sun?

a)

Mass of earth

b)

Mass of sun

c)

Distance between earth and sun

d)

Your weight

12.
The gravitational force between Earth and the Sun causes ______.
a)
ocean tides
b)
Earth's orbit
c)
Earth's atmosphere
d)
Moon's orbit
13.
The farther apart two objects are, the _______ the gravitational force.
a)
weaker
b)
stronger
c)
less stable
d)
more stable
14.

Which is needed to determine the amount of gravitational force between two objects?

a)

distance and mass

b)

weight and time

c)

area and weight

15.

The gravitational force exerted by an object depends on its

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

16.
What is gravitational force?
a)
It makes objects at rest start moving.
b)
It makes objects that are moving stop.
c)
The force of attraction between two objects.
d)
It pulls you into space.
17.
Jupiter has about 317 times more mass than Earth. What can you infer from this fact? 
a)
That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much weaker than on Earth’s gravitational force.
b)
That Jupiter’s gravitational force is much stronger than Earth’s gravitational force.
c)
That Jupiter’s and Earth’s gravitational forces are equal.
d)
Mass has no effect on the gravitational force between two objects
18.

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational pull?

a)

Higer mass creates higher gravitational pull

b)

Lower mass creates higher gravitational pull

c)

Lower gravitational pull creates more mass

19.

What is weight?

a)

The volume of an object

b)

The speed of an object

c)

The force exerted by gravity on an object

d)

The mass of an object

20.

As the distance increases between the Sun and a planet, the gravitational pull _______________.

a)

stays the same

b)

increases

c)

decreases

d)

is not affected

21.

If the following objects were dropped from the same height, which one would hit the floor first?

a)
b)
c)
22.

The gravitational force exerted by an object depends on its

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

23.
Mass is a measurement of 
a)
how much matter is present in an object
b)
how much weight is present in an object
c)
the amount a spring is compressed on a scale
d)
none of the answers are correct
24.

The gravitational force between two objects changes with the distance between the two objects

a)

True

b)

False

25.

An object with more mass will exert greater gravitational force than an object with lesser mass.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Friction is a force that acts in the ______ of the movement

a)

opposite the direction

b)

same direction as

c)

parallel direction

27.

Frictional force _____ and eventually stops moving objects.

a)

pulls down

b)

accelerates

c)

speeds up

d)

slows down

28.

Frictional force depends on two things. Choose the two answers.

a)

size of the objects

b)

weight of the objects

c)

roughness of the objects

d)

phase matter of the objects

29.

The rougher the two surfaces are, the greater the frictional force between them.

a)

True

b)

Falce

30.

The heavier the object is, the smaller the frictional force acting on it.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of frictional force?

a)

Frictional force wears out tires.

b)

Engines of cars need to put extra effort to continue moving fast.

c)

It allows us to hold objects.

32.

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of frictional force?

a)

Frictional force wears out the bottom soles of shoes.

b)

Frictional force allows us to light a match.

c)

Friction allows objects to move without slipping.

33.

Air resistance is a frictional force.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

1. Karen is pushing a bag of sand on the ground. What kind of friction is present in pushing the bag of sand?

a)

Fluid Friction

b)

Static Friction

c)

Rolling Friction

d)

Sliding Friction

35.

2. Luna places the pile of books on the table. What friction is being shown?

a)

Fluid Friction

b)

Static Friction

c)

Rolling Fiction

d)

Sliding Friction

36.

What is a force that opposes the motion between two surfaces sticking or touching together?

a)

Friction

b)

Fluid Friction

c)

Static Friction

d)

Rolling Friction

37.

4. Roller skates, cycling, and movement of motor vehicle tires on the road are examples of __________.

a)

Fluid Friction

b)

Static Friction

c)

Rolling Fiction

d)

Sliding Friction

38.

5. Anabelle would like to join the mountain hiking. What kind of shoes should she buy to avoid the lesser friction of the muddy terrain in the mountain?

a)

Shoes with steel toe

b)

Shoes with high heel

c)

Shoes with plain sole

d)

Shoes with spiky sole

39.

6. A soccer ball, trolley bag are examples of ______.

a)

Fluid Friction

b)

Static Friction

c)

Rolling Friction

d)

Sliding Friction

40.

7. While traveling on a bike, you would have experienced the wind flowing on your body. This is an example of what type of friction?

a)

Fluid Friction

b)

Static Friction

c)

Rolling Fiction

d)

Sliding Friction

41.

8. A towel hanging on a rack is an example of what type of friction?

a)

Sliding Friction

b)

Rolling Friction

c)

Fluid Friction

d)

Static Friction

42.

9. The ______ experienced when individuals try to move a stationary object on a surface, without actually triggering any relative motion between the body and the surface.

a)

Force

b)

Friction

c)

Internal Friction

d)

Frictional Force

43.

10. Rubbing both the hands together to create heat is an example of what type of friction?

a)

Sliding Friction

b)

Rolling Fiction

c)

Fluid Friction

d)

Static Friction

44.

Static friction prevents you from slipping when you walk on a sidewalk.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

A force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are in contact.

a)

gravity

b)

acceleration

c)

friction

d)

direction

46.

Which type of friction is shown in the picture?

a)

rolling

b)

fluid

c)

static

d)

sliding

47.

Types of friction include

a)

static friction.

b)

sliding friction.

c)

rolling friction

d)

all of the above

48.

You can move heavy boxes by sliding them over the ground, or you can put them on a dolly and then roll them over the ground. Which way makes it easier to move the boxes? Why?

a)

Sliding the boxes on the floor is easier than using the dolly because rolling friction is less than sliding friction

b)

Sliding the boxes on the floor is easier than using the dolly because sliding friction is less than rolling friction.

c)

Rolling the boxes over the floor on the dolly is easier because sliding friction is less than rolling friction.

d)

Rolling the boxes over the floor on the dolly is easier because rolling friction is less than sliding friction.

49.

You use _____ friction when you leave marks on paper with a pencil “lead.”

a)

static friction.

b)

sliding friction.

c)

rolling friction.

50.

Sliding friction is stronger than static friction.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

The weakest type of friction that occurs between solid surfaces is _____ friction.

a)

sliding friction

b)

rolling friction

c)

static friction

d)

None of the above

52.

When you put on the brakes of your bike, the wheels stop turning. Then friction between the wheels and the road slows your bike to a stop. Which type of friction is this?

a)

static friction.

b)

sliding friction.

c)

rolling friction.

d)

all of the above

53.

The friction force acts in the ...................... direction of movement

a)

Same

b)

Opposite

c)

sometime Opposite

54.

It is the force that one surface exerts on another when two objects rub against each other.

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Force

d)

Push and Pull

55.

Which of the following correctly describe friction?

a)

It opposes motion.

b)

It acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object.

c)

It exerts less friction on smooth surfaces.

d)

It is not considered as a force that makes an object move.

56.

Which of the following scenario shows a rolling friction?

a)

Alex stand still waiting for Simon.

b)

Ely and Raver are playing with their skateboard.

c)

Cynthia pushes the cart while they are buying at the supermarket.

d)

Peter pushes the box of chocolates towards the refrigerator.

57.

Which of the following shows sliding friction?

a)

a ball rolling on the floor

b)

a girl playing on a slide

c)

a man pushing a push cart

d)

a car travelling along the street

58.

What type of friction prevent motion between the surface and the object?

a)

static friction

b)

sliding friction

c)

rolling friction

d)

all of the choices

59.

What kind of surface produce greater friction?

a)

smooth surface

b)

rough surface

c)

shiny surface

60.

Friction acts in the same direction as the motion of the object.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

61.

The energy of electrons or electric charges

a)

Chemical

b)

Electric

c)

Mechanical

d)

Kinetic

62.

The energy of a compound as its atoms are rearranged (such as in food or a battery)

a)

thermal

b)

mechanical

c)

potential

d)

chemical

63.

All of the kinetic energy due to random motion of the particles that make up an object; heat energy

a)

thermal

b)

electric

c)

potential

d)

nuclear

64.

Energy that travels in waves (electric and magnetic properties) - such as sunlight, xrays, and microwaves

a)

Electric

b)

Mechanical

c)

Electromagnetic

d)

Kinetic

65.

Energy that comes from changes in the nucleus of an atom

a)

thermal

b)

mechanical

c)

electric

d)

nuclear

66.

The potential energy of motion PLUS the kinetic energy of motion

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

chemical

67.

Stored up energy of motion

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

energy

68.

The ability to do work or cause change

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

matter

d)

energy

69.

energy of motion

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

electromagnetic

70.

If an item has mass and height ABOVE the surface of the Earth, then the item has ____________________

a)

elastic potential energy

b)

gravitational potential energy

71.

If a cotton ball and a brick are both held 30 feet above the ground, which object has more gravitational potential energy?

a)

the cotton ball, because it has more mass

b)

the cotton ball, because it has less mass

c)

the brick, because it has more mass

d)

the brick, because it has less mass

72.

Kinetic Energy is related to which of the following?

a)

mass and gravity

b)

mass and speed

c)

density and color

d)

speed and texture

73.

An 18-wheeler and a motorcycle are both traveling 60mph. Which one has more kinetic energy?

a)

They both have the same amount

b)

the 18-wheeler because it has more mass even though the speed is the same

c)

the motorcycle because it has less mass

74.

The energy stored in a bow right before you release the arrow is called ______________________________

a)

gravitational potential energy

b)

elastic potential energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

kinetic energy

75.

what type of energy is the movement of things?

a)
nuclear energy
b)
thermal energy
c)
potential energy
d)

mechanical energy

76.

what is another name for thermal energy?

a)

temperature energy

b)
potential energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)

heat energy

77.

what is potential energy?

a)

potentially moving objects

b)

stored energy

c)

energy stored that can potentially be used in an object

d)

how much energy an object can have

78.

what is kinetic energy?

a)
The energy possessed by an object due to its rest.
b)
The energy possessed by an object due to its position.
c)
The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
d)
The energy possessed by an object due to its temperature.
79.
What kind of energy does this device use?
a)
Chemical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Chemical
80.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum (or most) potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
81.

As we eat food we can be able to do some household chores. What type of energy transformation is it?

a)

Mechanical to Chemical

b)

Chemical to Mechanical

c)

Chemical to Electrical

d)

Electrical to Chemical

82.

What is the energy transformation occurs in solar scientific calculator?

a)

Chemical to Mechanical

b)

Chemical to Electrical

c)

Solar to Electrical

d)

Electrical to Solar

83.

What is the energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

a)

Solar to Chemical

b)

Chemical to Solar

c)

Solar to Electrical

d)

Electrical to Solar

84.

What is the energy transformation occurs in electric kettle?

a)

Light to Electrical

b)

Electrical to Mechanical

c)

Electrical to Heat

d)

Electrical to Chemical

85.

What is the energy transformation during the heating of food in a GAS stove?

a)

Chemical to Heat

b)

Chemical to Electrical

c)

Heat to Chemical

d)

Electrical to Heat

86.

What is the OUTPUT form of energy in a solar panel?

a)

Electrical

b)

Solar

c)

Mechanical

d)

Chemical

87.

What is the INPUT form of energy in washing machine?

a)

Electrical

b)

Mechanical

c)

Sound

d)

Chemical

88.

What is the OUTPUT form of energy during photosynthesis in a plant?

a)

Chemical

b)

Mechanical

c)

Solar

d)

Heat

89.

Fill in the blanks : LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY STATES THAT ENERGY CAN NEITHER BE ____________ NOR BE DESTROYED.

a)

Built

b)

Moved

c)

Created

d)

Gave

90.

Which of the following situations shows conservation of energy?

a)

Turning off electrical fan when it is cold.

b)

Charging your phone during playing games.

c)

Watching television at almost 24 hours.

d)

Eating a lot of foods even if you are full.

91.

What is the main source of energy for the activities you do like running, walking, and swimming?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Chemical energy from food

c)

Nuclear energy

d)

Wind energy

92.

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, what happens to energy during transformations?

a)

Energy is created

b)

Energy is destroyed

c)

Energy is lost

d)

Total energy remains constant

93.

What form of energy is produced when you feel hot and start sweating after physical activities?

a)

Mechanical energy

b)

Chemical energy

c)

Light energy

d)

Heat energy

94.

How is light energy from the sun transformed into chemical energy in plants?

a)

Through photosynthesis

b)

Through respiration

c)

Through combustion

d)

Through digestion

95.

In a battery-operated car, what type of energy is transformed to make the car move?

a)

Nuclear energy to kinetic energy

b)

Light energy to sound energy

c)

Heat energy to electrical energy

d)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy

96.

What is the source of energy in a simple circuit with a light bulb?

a)

Wind energy

b)

Solar energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Chemical energy from a battery

97.

How is electrical energy produced in a power plant using fossil fuels?

a)

By burning the fuels to generate steam that turns turbines

b)

By using wind energy to generate electricity

c)

By direct conversion of heat to electricity

d)

By converting light energy into electrical energy

98.

What is the end product of energy transformations in household appliances?

a)

Light energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Heat energy

99.

What happens to the chemical energy in a battery when a flashlight is switched on?

a)

It is destroyed

b)

It is converted to sound energy

c)

It is converted to electrical energy, light, and heat

d)

It is converted to mechanical energy

100.

Why is it important to conserve energy according to the text?

a)

To increase the total amount of energy available

b)

To prevent energy transformations

c)

To limit the use of electrical appliances

d)

To reduce harmful pollutants and preserve fossil fuels

101.

How is sound energy produced in a musical instrument like a guitar?

a)

Through photosynthesis

b)

Through combustion

c)

Through plucking the strings

d)

Through digestion

102.

What type of energy transformation occurs when a car brakes to stop?

a)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy

b)

Mechanical energy to heat energy

c)

Light energy to sound energy

d)

Electrical energy to nuclear energy

103.

Why is it important to use energy-efficient appliances in households?

a)

To increase energy consumption

b)

To decrease the total energy available

c)

To reduce electricity bills and conserve energy

d)

To generate more heat energy

104.

Which of the following situations shows conservation of energy?

a)

Turning off electrical fan when it is cold.

b)

Charging your phone during playing games.

c)

Watching television at almost 24 hours.

d)

Eating a lot of foods even if you are full.

105.

The energy transformation of a Bunsen Burner is:

Chemical potential -> _______ , ________ , ________

a)

Heat, electrical, light

b)

Heat, kinetic, sound

c)

Heat, light, sound

d)

Heat, light, kinetic

106.

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod forms this simple machine.

a)

lever

b)

pulley

c)

screw

d)

wedge

107.

A seesaw is an example of a

a)

wedge.

b)

lever.

c)

inclined plane.

d)

pulley.

108.

What is simple machine shown in the picture (back of truck)?

a)

wedge

b)

pulley

c)

incline plane

d)

screw

109.

Which is not a type of simple machine?

a)

spring

b)

screw

c)

pulley

d)

wedge

110.

What type of simple machine is found on the inside cap of a 2 liter soda bottle?

a)

lever

b)

inclined plane

c)

pulley

d)

screw

111.

This device is showing what simple machine?

a)

wedge

b)

lever

c)

incline plane

d)

wheel and axle

112.
What type of simple machine is this?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
gear
c)
lever
d)
inclined plane
113.

The pivot or fixed point on the lever is called the

a)

load.

b)

effort.

c)

lever arm.

d)

fulcrum.

114.

The device used to raise a flag up a flag pole is an example of a

a)

wheel and axle.

b)

lever.

c)

inclined plane.

d)

pulley.

115.

Which of the following can a simple machine do?

a)

change the direction of the applied force

b)

reduce the amount of force needed to do work

c)

both direction of a force and amount of force

d)

None of these

116.

There are three (3) simple machines in this picture. Select 3 answers.

a)

Lever

b)

Wheel & Axle

c)

Inclined Plane

d)

Screw

e)

pulley

117.
Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?
a)
a boy runs across a football field
b)
a banker counts money
c)
a mother pushes a stroller up a ramp
d)
a girl eats a sandwich
118.

What simple machine is picturing?

a)

inclined plane

b)

wedge

c)

lever

d)

tweezers

119.

What is this classic simple machine?

a)

lever

b)

wedge

c)

inclined plane

d)

pulley

120.

What class lever is this?

a)

class 1

b)

class 2

c)

class 3

d)

tweezers

121.

What class lever is this?

a)

class 1

b)

class 2

c)

class 3

d)

it's an inclined plane

122.

What class lever is this?

a)

class 1

b)

class 2

c)

class 3

d)

it's an inclined plane

123.

How many simple machines are there?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

5

d)

3

124.

When determining a lever as a simple machine, what must a lever have?

a)

fulcrum, load, effort

b)

force, lever, effort

c)

force, load, effort

d)

fulcrum, pivot point, load

e)

none of these

125.

What is this picture showing (simple machine)?

a)

pulley

b)

lever - class 1

c)

lever - class 2

d)

lever - class 3

126.

A definition of simple machine

a)

makes life easier.

b)

is a mechanical device.

c)

something rarely used.

d)

has 3 classifications.

127.

The effort, when using a simple machine is

a)

the screw direction.

b)

the direction the wheel spins.

c)

the fulcrum location.

d)

the applied force.

128.

When moving the fulcrum on a class 1 lever what are you "changing"?

a)

effort location

b)

load location

c)

mechanical advantage

d)

nothing changes

129.
Identify this simple machine
a)
Lever
b)
Wheel & Axle
c)
Inclined Plane
d)
Screw
130.
Two examples of a pulley...
a)
knife & axe blade
b)
lightbulb & screw
c)
flagpole hoist & window blinds
d)
catapult & teeter totter
131.
Which of the following does a simple machine do?
a)
allows the users to apply less force over a longer distance
b)
reduce the amount of force needed to do work
c)
change the direction of the applied force
d)
all of the above
132.
An axe is an example of a
a)
pulley
b)
inclined plane
c)
screw
d)
wedge 
133.
A seesaw is an example of a  
a)
wedge
b)
lever 
c)
inclined plane 
d)
pulley 
134.
What type of simple machine is this?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
gear
c)
lever
d)
inclined plane
135.
A flat sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations. It makes raising objects easier.  
a)
wedge
b)
screw
c)
lever
d)
inclined plane 
136.
Name this simple machine.
a)
Lever
b)
Wedge
c)
Pulley
d)
Inclined Plane
137.

This picture is an example of a _________.

a)

pulley

b)

wedge

c)

wheel and axle

d)

screw

138.

What simple machine can be used to split things apart and also it can hold open a door?

a)

Lever

b)

Pulley

c)

Wedge

d)

Screw

139.
What is the fixed point upon which a lever rotates?
a)
fulton
b)
fulcrum
c)
furmen
d)
falcon
140.
Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?
a)
a boy runs across a football field
b)
a banker counts money
c)
a mother puchses a stroller up a ramp into a building
d)
a girl eats a sandwich
141.
What two parts might make a pulley?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
wheel and wire
c)
wheel and screw
d)
wheel and fulcrum
142.

What type of simple machine are these people using to move the wheel chair into the school bus?

a)

Lever

b)

Inclined plane

c)

Pulley

d)

Wedge

143.

How can the lever be balanced?

a)

Add weight to the right side

b)

Move fulcrum right

c)

Add weight to the left side

d)

Move the heavier weight back

144.
Josh is pushing wood in a wheelbarrow. What 3 simple machines are in use?
a)
inclined plane, screw, pulley
b)
inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle 
c)
inclined plane, screw, wheel and axle
d)
inclined plane, wheel and axle, pulley
145.
What are the simple machine parts in a bicycle?
a)
wheel, blade, chain
b)
chain and pedals
c)
lever, chain, pedals
d)
chain, pedals, wheel 
146.
What two simple machines make up scissors?
a)
wheel and axle
b)
lever and wedge
c)
wedge and inclined plans
d)
inclined plane and lever
147.

When does work occur...?

a)

While sitting/standing motionless

b)

When a force causes an object to move in the direction of the applied force

c)

When a force causes an object to move in the opposite direction of the applied force

d)

All of the above

148.

What is a effort arm...?

a)

The fixed point

b)

A part of the lever on which a person or another machine applies force

149.
What simple machine holds things together?
a)
Wedge
b)
Screw
c)
Lever
d)
Pulley
150.
What type of simple machine are these people using to move the wheel chair into the school bus?
a)
lever
b)
wedge
c)
inclined plane
d)
pulley

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