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Science - 6th Grade Finals Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The science of classification is called ________.

a)

taxonomy

b)

anatomy

c)

ecology

d)

genetics

2.

All living things are called ________.

a)

organisms

b)

minerals

c)

machines

d)

objects

3.

All organisms have a scientific name that is made up of their ________ and ________ classification.

a)

Genus, species

b)

Family, order

c)

Class, phylum

d)

Kingdom, domain

4.

Which is the largest, most general, level of classification?

a)

Species

b)

Genus

c)

Kingdom

d)

Order

5.

Which is the smallest, most specific, level of classification?

a)

Kingdom

b)

Species

c)

Order

d)

Family

6.

Order the classification levels from broadest to most specific:

a)

Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

b)

Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom

c)

Phylum, kingdom, class, order, family, genus, species

d)

Order, class, phylum, kingdom, family, genus, species

7.

Name the five kingdoms.

a)

Plant, Animal, Fungus, Bacteria, Protist

b)

Plant, Animal, Mineral, Bacteria, Protist

c)

Plant, Animal, Fungus, Virus, Protist

d)

Plant, Animal, Fungus, Bacteria, Algae

8.

Cells are the basic unit of ________.

a)

life

b)

energy

c)

water

d)

matter

9.

All organisms are composed of at least one ________.

a)

cell

b)

atom

c)

molecule

d)

tissue

10.

An organism that only has one cell is called a ________ organism.

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

bacterial

d)

complex

11.

Organisms composed of 2 or more cells are called ________ organisms.

a)

multicellular

b)

unicellular

c)

prokaryotic

d)

autotrophic

12.

Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles are called ________ (bacteria).

a)

prokaryotic

b)

eukaryotic

c)

multicellular

d)

photosynthetic

13.

Cells that do have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called ________ cells.

a)

eukaryotic

b)

prokaryotic

c)

bacterial

d)

archaeal

14.

Small structures in the cell that perform specific functions are called ________.

a)

organelles

b)

chromosomes

c)

enzymes

d)

tissues

15.

Do animal cells have these structures?

a)

No, animal cells do not have a cell wall, large vacuole, or chloroplasts.

b)

Yes, animal cells have a cell wall, large vacuole, and chloroplasts.

c)

Yes, animal cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, but not a large vacuole.

d)

Yes, animal cells have a large vacuole, but not a cell wall or chloroplasts.

16.

A force is a ________ or a ________.

a)

push, pull

b)

mass, weight

c)

speed, velocity

d)

energy, power

e)

heat, light

17.

Unbalanced forces cause movement in an object. There is a ________ as a result.

a)

net force

b)

balanced force

c)

friction

d)

static force

18.

Energy is the ability to do work; which means ________ a force over a distance.

a)

exerting

b)

removing

c)

ignoring

d)

measuring

19.

Potential energy is the idea of ________ energy.

a)

stored

b)

moving

c)

thermal

d)

sound

20.

Kinetic energy is the energy responsible for the movement of ________/objects.

a)

molecules

b)

colors

c)

sounds

d)

shapes

21.

The more potential energy present, the greater ________ energy possible.

a)

kinetic

b)

thermal

c)

sound

d)

light

22.

What is inertia?

a)

The tendency of an object to resist change in its motion.

b)

The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

c)

The process of forming chemical bonds.

d)

The number of protons in an atom.

23.

Which of Newton's laws states: 'An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force'?

a)

First law of motion

b)

Second law of motion

c)

Third law of motion

d)

Law of universal gravitation

24.

According to Newton's second law, what is the formula for force?

a)

F = ma

b)

F = mv

c)

F = m/a

d)

F = m+v

25.

Newton's third law states: For every action, there is an equal and opposite _______.

a)

reaction

b)

force

c)

energy

d)

motion

26.

Gravity pulls everything toward the center of _______.

a)

Earth

b)

the Moon

c)

the Sun

d)

a tree

27.

Atoms are the building blocks of _______.

a)

matter

b)

energy

c)

cells

d)

light

28.

Atoms are composed of which smaller subatomic particles?

a)

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

b)

Molecules, ions, and atoms

c)

Neutrons, molecules, and compounds

d)

Protons, electrons, and molecules

29.

The atomic number indicates the number of _______ and the number of _______ in an atom.

a)

protons; electrons

b)

neutrons; protons

c)

electrons; neutrons

d)

protons; neutrons

30.

The atomic mass number is equal to the number of protons plus the number of _______.

a)

neutrons

b)

electrons

c)

atoms

d)

molecules

31.

To determine the number of neutrons, you should _______ the atomic mass and atomic number.

a)

subtract

b)

add

c)

multiply

d)

divide

32.

How many electrons can energy level 1 hold in a Bohr model?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

18

d)

6

33.

How many electrons can energy level 2 hold in a Bohr model?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

18

d)

6

34.

How many electrons can energy level 3 hold in a Bohr model?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

18

d)

6

35.

Chemical bonds hold two or more atoms together to form _______.

a)

compounds

b)

elements

c)

ions

d)

mixtures

36.

Name the two types of chemical bonds studied.

a)

Ionic and covalent bonds

b)

Hydrogen and metallic bonds

c)

Peptide and ester bonds

d)

Van der Waals and coordinate bonds

37.

Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from a _______ to a _______.

a)

metal; nonmetal

b)

nonmetal; metal

c)

metal; metalloid

d)

nonmetal; noble gas

38.

Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are shared between two _______.

a)

nonmetals

b)

metals

c)

noble gases

d)

ions

39.

Chemical reactions can be identified by the presence of bubbles, change in temperature, release of energy, etc.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?

a)

O

b)

Ox

c)

Og

d)

Oy

41.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

a)

Au

b)

Ag

c)

Fe

d)

Cu

42.

What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

a)

Na

b)

So

c)

Sd

d)

Sm

43.

What is the goal of all the systems in the human body?

a)

The goal of all the systems in the human body is to maintain homeostasis.

b)

To increase the body temperature constantly.

c)

To make the body grow indefinitely.

d)

To ensure the body never changes.

44.

What is homeostasis?

a)

Homeostasis is the maintenance of stable internal conditions.

b)

Homeostasis is the process of cell division.

c)

Homeostasis is the breakdown of food for energy.

d)

Homeostasis is the movement of water across a membrane.

45.

Identify the following body systems:

a)

Nervous system, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system.

b)

Nervous system, reproductive system, endocrine system, immune system, integumentary system.

c)

Digestive system, urinary system, lymphatic system, reproductive system, endocrine system.

d)

Respiratory system, excretory system, integumentary system, immune system, reproductive system.

46.

Which of the following best explains the roles, important parts, and functions of each system in the body?

a)

They help the body move, protect organs, and transport nutrients and oxygen.

b)

They only help the body move.

c)

They only protect organs.

d)

They only transport nutrients.

47.

What does the nervous system control and what is it composed of?

a)

The nervous system controls the actions of the body and is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and neurons.

b)

The nervous system controls only the digestive system and is composed of muscles and bones.

c)

The nervous system controls blood flow and is composed of the heart and veins.

d)

The nervous system controls breathing and is composed of the lungs and trachea.

48.

What is the main function of the digestive system?

a)

The digestive system is responsible for the breakdown of food into smaller particles to make it easier to absorb nutrients.

b)

The digestive system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

c)

The digestive system is responsible for sending signals between different parts of the body.

d)

The digestive system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

49.

What is the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion?

a)

Chemical digestion involves breaking down food with enzymes and acids, while mechanical digestion involves physically breaking down food by chewing and churning.

b)

Chemical digestion happens only in the mouth, while mechanical digestion happens only in the stomach.

c)

Chemical digestion uses only water, while mechanical digestion uses only air.

d)

Chemical digestion and mechanical digestion are the same process.

50.

What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?

a)

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste (feces).

b)

The large intestine produces digestive enzymes to break down proteins.

c)

The large intestine is responsible for absorbing most nutrients from food.

d)

The large intestine pumps blood to the digestive organs.

51.

Where does digestion occur in the digestive system?

a)

Digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.

b)

Digestion occurs only in the large intestine.

c)

Digestion occurs only in the esophagus.

d)

Digestion occurs only in the rectum.

52.

What is the main function of the circulatory system? Name its major parts.

a)

The circulatory system is responsible for moving blood around the body. Major parts include the heart and blood vessels.

b)

The circulatory system is responsible for digesting food. Major parts include the stomach and intestines.

c)

The circulatory system is responsible for sending signals throughout the body. Major parts include the brain and nerves.

d)

The circulatory system is responsible for filtering waste. Major parts include the kidneys and bladder.

53.

What is the main function of the respiratory system and where does gas exchange occur?

a)

The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange. Gas exchange occurs at the alveoli.

b)

The respiratory system is responsible for digestion. Gas exchange occurs at the stomach.

c)

The respiratory system is responsible for circulation. Gas exchange occurs at the heart.

d)

The respiratory system is responsible for movement. Gas exchange occurs at the muscles.

54.

Explain diffusion in the context of the human body.

a)

Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, such as oxygen moving from the alveoli into the blood.

b)

Diffusion is the process by which blood cells multiply rapidly in the bone marrow.

c)

Diffusion is the active transport of nutrients from the stomach to the intestines using energy.

d)

Diffusion is the movement of muscles to pump blood throughout the body.

55.

The importance of the interdependence between the different human body systems is that:

a)

It allows the body to function efficiently as a whole.

b)

Each system works independently without affecting others.

c)

It causes the body systems to compete with each other.

d)

It makes the body systems less effective.

56.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

A) A variable that is being tested

b)

B) A prediction based on available evidence

c)

C) A type of graph

d)

D) A data table

57.

Fill in the blank: If __Independent Variable (IV)____ then __Dependent Variable (DV)____.

a)

If Independent Variable (IV) then Dependent Variable (DV)

b)

If Dependent Variable (DV) then Independent Variable (IV)

c)

If Control Variable (CV) then Dependent Variable (DV)

d)

If Dependent Variable (DV) then Control Variable (CV)

58.

What is the independent variable?

a)

Variable that is measured at the end of an experiment

b)

Variable that is being tested

c)

The result of an experiment

d)

The title of a graph

59.

The independent variable is always plotted on the _______.

a)

Y-axis

b)

X-axis

c)

Z-axis

d)

Data table

60.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

Variable that is being tested

b)

Variable that is measured at the end of an experiment

c)

The title of a graph

d)

The first column in a data table

61.

The dependent variable is always plotted on the _______.

a)

Y-axis

b)

X-axis

c)

Z-axis

d)

Data table

62.

What are data tables used for?

a)

To organize data which will be plotted in a graph

b)

To measure variables

c)

To label axes

d)

To draw bar graphs

63.

In a data table, the first column is for the ________ variable and the second column is for the ________ variable.

a)

first column: independent variable; second column: dependent variable

b)

first column: dependent variable; second column: independent variable

c)

first column: controlled variable; second column: independent variable

d)

first column: dependent variable; second column: controlled variable

64.

Both the x and y axis of the graph must be labeled or titled. The independent variable is always plotted on the _______ and the dependent variable is always plotted on the _______.

a)

independent variable: x-axis; dependent variable: y-axis

b)

independent variable: y-axis; dependent variable: x-axis

c)

independent variable: y-axis; dependent variable: y-axis

d)

independent variable: x-axis; dependent variable: x-axis

65.

What is an appropriate scale for a graph?

a)

The x and y axis must be numbered

b)

The numbers must increase by a uniform increment

c)

The numbers must line up with the grid lines of the graph

d)

All of the above

66.

What is a line graph used for?

a)

To compare amounts

b)

To show a change

c)

To organize data

d)

To label axes

67.

What is a bar graph used for?

a)

To show a change

b)

To compare amounts

c)

To organize data

d)

To label axes

68.

What is ecology?

a)

Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with the living and nonliving things.

b)

Ecology is the study of chemical reactions in the laboratory.

c)

Ecology is the study of planets and stars.

d)

Ecology is the study of ancient human civilizations.

69.

All food chains begin with a ________.

a)

Producer (Autotroph or Plant)

b)

Consumer (Heterotroph)

c)

Decomposer

d)

Carnivore

70.

All food chains end with a ________.

a)

Decomposer

b)

Producer

c)

Herbivore

d)

Carnivore

71.

In a food chain, arrows show the direction of ________ flow.

a)

energy

b)

water

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

heat

72.

Which of the following is the correct order in the example food chain?

a)

Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk → Decomposer

b)

Grass → Frog → Grasshopper → Snake → Hawk → Decomposer

c)

Grasshopper → Grass → Frog → Snake → Hawk → Decomposer

d)

Hawk → Snake → Frog → Grasshopper → Grass → Decomposer

73.

A food web is a diagram composed of many interlocking ________ chains.

a)

food

b)

energy

c)

water

d)

carbon

74.

Autotrophs make their own food by ________.

a)

photosynthesis

b)

digestion

c)

chemosynthesis

d)

respiration

75.

Heterotrophs eat other ________.

a)

organisms (consumers)

b)

minerals

c)

sunlight

d)

rocks

76.

Herbivores are ________ eaters.

a)

plant

b)

meat

c)

insect

d)

fish

77.

Carnivores are ________ eaters.

a)

meat

b)

plant

c)

fruit

d)

seed

78.

Omnivores eat ________ and ________.

a)

plants and animals

b)

only plants

c)

only animals

d)

fruits and seeds

79.

Decomposers break down ________ / decaying organisms and recycle nutrients back into the earth.

a)

dead

b)

living

c)

plastic

d)

rocks

80.

Scavengers prey upon already ________ animals (did not hunt & kill themselves).

a)

dead

b)

alive

c)

injured

d)

sleeping

81.

Predators kill and eat other organisms called ________.

a)

Prey

b)

Producers

c)

Decomposers

d)

Scavengers

82.

The organism eaten by the frog is:

a)

Grasshopper

b)

Snake

c)

Eagle

d)

Grass

83.

What is an organism?

a)

A group of the same organisms

b)

An individual living thing

c)

All of the different organisms in an area

d)

All of Earth's ecosystems

84.

Fill in the blank: A group of the same organisms (species) is called a ________.

a)

Population

b)

Community

c)

Ecosystem

d)

Habitat

85.

What is a community in an ecosystem?

a)

All of the biotic species plus abiotic factors

b)

All of the different organisms/living things in an area

c)

Similar ecosystems

d)

All of Earth's ecosystems

86.

Fill in the blank: An ecosystem consists of all the ________ species plus the ________ factors.

a)

biotic, abiotic

b)

abiotic, biotic

c)

living, nonliving

d)

plant, animal

87.

What is a biome?

a)

All of Earth's ecosystems

b)

Similar ecosystems

c)

A group of the same organisms

d)

A constant source of energy

88.

One requirement for a self-sustaining ecosystem is:

a)

constant input of energy

b)

removal of all organisms

c)

absence of producers

d)

lack of decomposers

89.

Fill in the blank: The original source of life's energy on Earth is the ________.

a)

Sun

b)

Moon

c)

Earth's core

d)

Wind

90.

According to the energy pyramid diagram, which trophic level has the greatest amount of energy?

a)

Tertiary consumers

b)

Secondary consumers

c)

Primary consumers

d)

Producers

91.

Where does the energy go as you move up the energy pyramid?

a)

It is lost as heat

b)

It is stored in the top predators

c)

It increases at higher levels

d)

It is recycled back to plants

92.

What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

a)

Nonliving parts of the ecosystem

b)

Living parts of the ecosystem

c)

The maximum size of a population

d)

The place where a plant or animal lives

93.

What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

a)

Living parts of the ecosystem

b)

Nonliving parts of the ecosystem

c)

The maximum size of a population

d)

Fighting for the same resource

94.

The maximum size of a population is called the _________.

a)

carrying capacity

b)

population density

c)

biotic potential

d)

growth rate

95.

Refer to the diagram showing population growth. The carrying capacity in the graph represents:

a)

The maximum population size the environment can support

b)

The initial population size

c)

The average birth rate

d)

The rate of population decline

96.

What is a niche in an ecosystem?

a)

The place where a plant or animal lives

b)

A species' role in its environment (its job and what it eats)

c)

Fighting for the same resource

d)

The gradual process where a community of organisms changes over time

97.

What is competition in an ecosystem?

a)

The place where a plant or animal lives

b)

Fighting for the same resource

c)

The gradual process where a community of organisms changes over time

d)

The maximum size of a population

98.

What is ecological succession?

a)

The maximum size of a population

b)

The gradual process where a community of organisms in an area changes over time, increasing the number of species

c)

A species' role in its environment

d)

Fighting for the same resource

99.

Refer to the diagram showing ecological succession. What is the correct order of succession from bare land to a climax community?

a)

Bare Land → Grasses → Shrubs → Aspens and Birches → Maples

b)

Maples → Aspens and Birches → Shrubs → Grasses → Bare Land

c)

Grasses → Bare Land → Shrubs → Maples → Aspens and Birches

d)

Shrubs → Grasses → Bare Land → Maples → Aspens and Birches

100.

What is biodiversity?

a)

The gradual process where a community of organisms changes over time

b)

The variety of life on earth

c)

The maximum size of a population

d)

Fighting for the same resource