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long cia 1 science

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 3hrs 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which example describes a situation in which a material is NOT changing into another substance?

a)

smoke from a fire

b)

a metal bike rusting

c)

baking cookies in the oven

d)

rocks breaking into pieces

2.

Gerry has an iron nail. Which of these changes to the nail results in a new material with different characteristics?

a)

bending the nail with pliers

b)

wrapping the nail with copper wire

c)

leaving the nail outside in the rain for a few weeks

d)

hammering the nail into the wall

3.

During the fall, a big pile of dry leaves had collected near the playground. After a few months, the pile of leaves is smaller, wet and slimy, and the leaves are all stuck together. What change best explains what happened to the leaves?

a)

burning

b)

decaying

c)

melting

d)

rusting

4.

A nail rusting.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

5.

A banana rotting.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

6.

A group of students weighed a sealed jar full of heavy cream. Then they shook the jar until the cream separated, and then they weighed the jar again. Which of the following would BEST describe its weight?

a)

The jar will have gained weight because some liquid changed to a solid.

b)

The jar will have gained weight because shaking added energy to it.

c)

The jar will have lost weight because of friction from shaking the liquid

d)

The jar will have kept the same weight because it did not gain or lose any matter.

7.

A student is comparing the mass of a model airplane to its parts. She places the completed model airplane on one side of the balance. Which picture BEST shows the direction of the pointer when the parts are added to the other side of the balance?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

A jeweler melts gold to make jewelry. As the gold melts, the mass

a)

increases.

b)

decreases.

c)

is destroyed.

d)

stays the same.

9.

Which is a way that a piece of paper can go through a chemical change?

a)

fold the paper in half

b)

soak the paper in water

c)

burn the paper with fire

d)

cut the paper with scissors

10.

Which BEST explains why a metal ice cream scoop works more efficiently than a plastic ice cream scoop when dipped in warm water prior to scooping the ice cream?

a)

The metal heats more quickly than the plastic

b)

The plastic heats more quickly than the metal

c)

The metal insulates against heat

d)

The plastic conducts heat

11.

Why is copper often used to line the bottom of cookware?

a)

Copper cools quickly

b)

Copper is inexpensive

c)

Copper is a good insulator

d)

Copper is a good conductor

12.

Which container used for cooking food would BEST conduct heat?

a)

A container made of foam

b)

A container made of glass

c)

A container made of metal

d)

A container made of plastic

13.

Why are pots used for cooking made of metal?

a)

Metal is an excellent conductor of heat

b)

Metal makes the handle look attractive

c)

Metal is a poor conductor of heat

d)

Metal is natural and inexpensive

14.

Johnny tore a sheet of paper into pieces. How does the mass of all the pieces compare to the mass of the sheet before it was torn?

a)

The total mass of the pieces would be greater than the mass of the whole sheet

b)

The total mass of the pieces would be less than the mass of the whole sheet.

c)

The total mass of the pieces would be more than twice the mass of the whole sheet

d)

The total mass of the pieces would be the same as the mass of the whole sheet

15.

One type of cold remedy is an effervescent tablet that breaks down in water. When the tablet is placed in water, it forms gas bubbles. In this example, the formation of a gas

a)

is a physical property

b)

occurs when adding water to acid

c)

is a sign of a chemical change

d)

occurs when the water boils

16.

Physical and chemical properties can be used to classify substances. Which of these shows a chemical property?

a)

Silver melts

b)

Magnesium burns

c)

Sulfur is a yellow solid

d)

Aluminum conducts heat

17.

A type of cold pack has two separate sections inside. One section contains a liquids and then other section contains a powder. When the cold pack is squeezed, the section that holds the liquid breaks. When the liquid combines with the powder, the pack becomes very cold. Which is the BEST explanation why the temperature of the pack decreases when the liquid and powder combine?

a)

A mixture forms

b)

A solution forms

c)

A chemical change occurs

d)

Thermal energy is used

18.

Renee has two candles that have the same shape and length. One candle is made of beeswax, and the other is made of paraffin wax. Renee lights the candles and measures their length every twenty minutes. The table below shows her measurements. | Time (minutes) | Length of Paraffin Wax Candle (centimeters) | Length of Beeswax Candle (centimeters) | |----------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | 20 | 30 | 30 | | 40 | 26 | 28 | | 60 | 22 | 26 | Which kind of wax would make a longer-lasting candle?

a)

paraffin wax, because the paraffin wax candle melted faster than the beeswax candle

b)

paraffin wax, because the paraffin wax candle melted slower than the beeswax candle

c)

beeswax, because the beeswax candle melted faster than the paraffin wax candle

d)

beeswax, because the beeswax candle melted slower than the paraffin wax candle

19.

Which is an example of a new substance being formed?

a)

ice melting and becoming liquid

b)

metal changing shape when heated

c)

wood burning and turning to ash

d)

water evaporating into the air

20.

Kendal has two cups. The table below lists the color and weight of each cup. Cup Color | Weight (ounces) blue | 4.0 yellow | 6.0 Kendal puts 2.0 ounces of sand into the blue cup, and 2.0 ounces of water into the yellow cup. How does the change in the blue cup’s total weight compare to the change in the yellow cup’s total weight?

a)

The yellow cup’s total weight changed more than the blue cup’s total weight.

b)

The change in total weight for these cups cannot be determined.

c)

The blue cup and yellow cup experienced the same change in total weight.

d)

The blue cup’s total weight changed more than the yellow cup’s total weight.

21.

Tommy wondered, “Does the temperature of a metal wire affect its length?” Tommy’s science teacher helped him carry out an investigation to test his question. They followed the steps below. 1. Get a 20-centimeter-long piece of metal wire. 2. Heat the center of the wire with a small candle. 3. Measure the length of the wire every five minutes. The table below shows their measurements. | Time (minutes) | Length (centimeters) | |---------------|---------------------| | 5 | 22 | | 10 | 24 | | 15 | 26 | Which claim do the measurements support?

a)

Heating the wire increases the wire’s length.

b)

Heating the wire decreases the wire’s length.

c)

Long wires heat up faster than short wires.

d)

Short wires heat up faster than long wires礁

22.

A pot containing 500 mL of water is brought to a boil. Later, the pot contains 400 mL of boiling water. Why is there a difference in the amount of water in the pot?

a)

The water gained mass as it boiled.

b)

100 mL of water was added to the pot.

c)

The water contained salt that evaporated.

d)

100 mL of water changed into water vapor.

23.

Oliver has an ice cube and a cup of liquid water. What could Oliver do to show that the ice cube and liquid water are the same substance?

a)

chill the liquid water until it freezes

b)

put the ice cube into a different cup

c)

measure the temperature of the water

d)

weigh the ice cube and the liquid water

24.

What happens to the weight of a sheet of paper when the sheet of paper is shredded?

a)

The total weight of the shredded pieces is less than the weight of the sheet of paper.

b)

The total weight of the shredded pieces is greater than the weight of the sheet of paper.

c)

The total weight of the shredded pieces equals the weight of the sheet of paper.

d)

The total weight of the shredded pieces cannot be determined once the sheet of paper is shredded.

25.

Which of the following best describes what happens to the weight of an object after it is heated?

a)

The weight increases.

b)

The weight decreases.

c)

The weight remains the same.

d)

The weight fluctuates.

26.

If you mix vinegar and baking soda, what evidence would suggest a new substance is formed?

a)

The mixture changes color.

b)

The mixture produces bubbles.

c)

The mixture becomes colder.

d)

The mixture remains unchanged.

27.

What happens to the state of water when it is cooled to 32°F?

a)

It becomes a gas.

b)

It becomes a solid.

c)

It remains a liquid.

d)

It becomes plasma.

28.

When two substances are mixed and the temperature of the mixture increases, what can be inferred?

a)

A new substance is NOT being formed.

b)

The substances are dissolving.

c)

The substances are reacting chemically.

d)

The substances are cooling down.

29.

What is the effect of heating on the length of a metal rod?

a)

It shortens because it contracts.

b)

It lengthens because it expands.

c)

It remains the same.

d)

It bends.

30.

Answer question below.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

If you dissolve sugar in water, what type of change occurs?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

Nuclear change

d)

No change

32.

Answer the question below.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

Answer the question below.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Answer the question below.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

Which one is NOT an Insulator?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

What type of matter makes good conductors?

a)

Gases

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metals

37.

What type of matter makes good insulators?

a)

people

b)

nonmetals

c)

metals

38.
Is Wood a conductor or Insulator?
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
39.

Why are insulators important?

a)

They help conduct electricity efficiently.

b)

They protect us from electric shocks and help keep heat in or out.

c)

They are used to create magnetic fields.

d)

They increase the speed of electrical currents.

40.

What material in a phone charger acts as an insulator?

a)

Copper wire

b)

Plastic around the cord

c)

Rubber casing

d)

Aluminum foil

41.

Can you name a common insulator found in homes?

a)

Rubber mats

b)

Copper wires

c)

Wooden planks

d)

Glass bottles

42.

A material that lets electric current pass through it.

a)

insulators

b)

conductors

c)

circuits

43.

What are some examples of insulators?

a)

silver, iron, cooper

b)

metal spoon, penny, aluminum

c)

rubber, glass, wood

d)

gold, wire, nails

44.

Is an aluminum foil a conductor or insulator?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

45.

Which group of materials are all insulators?

a)

two forks, wire, paperclips

b)

wooden chopsticks, rubber bands, electrical tape

c)

string, craft sticks, aluminum foil

d)

plastic tweezers, wire, yarn,

46.

Miguel is packing popsicles for a picnic. In which type of container would

it be best for Miguel to store his popsicles?

a)

aluminum

b)

copper

c)

paper

d)

plastic

47.

Which part of the object shown is a conductor and which is an insulator?

a)

the rubber casing is the insulator and the copper inside is a conductor

b)

the rubber casing is a conductor and the copper wire is the insulator

c)

the copper wire is the insulator and the rubber casing is the insulator

d)

the copper wire is the conductor and the rubber casing is the conductor

48.
Burning wood is an example of 
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
49.
A rusty bike shows a 
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
50.

The Law of Conservation of matter states that the total amount of matter ______________ after it undergoes change.

a)

disappears

b)

stays the same

c)

weighs less

d)

explodes

51.

An oreo cookie weighs 20 grams. It gets crushed into crumbs for a recipe. How much do its crumbs weigh?

a)

15 grams

b)

25 grams

c)

20 grams

52.
If 25 grams of sugar dissolves into 150 grams of water, what is the new weight of the liquid?
a)
125 g
b)
150 g
c)
25 g
d)
175 g
53.

15 grams of sugar are dissolved into 300 grams of water. what is the mass of the mixture?

a)

15

b)

315

c)

285

d)

300

54.

Sarah and Jake were each given a ball of clay that has a mass of 400 grams. Both students used all their clay to make an object. Sarah rolled hers into a ball, and Jake made a long, skinny rope. What is the mass of the clay figures now?

a)

Sarah's weighs more because it is round

b)

Jake's weighs more because it is long

c)

There is no way of knowing

d)

They figures would have equal masses.

55.

Emily determined the mass of a sealed can filled with crushed ice. The ice slowly melted in the can, and no water vapor escaped as it melted.


After the ice melted, what is the best prediction about the mass of the can with water?

a)

The mass of the can filled with ice would have a greater mass than the can with water after the ice had melted.

b)

The mass of the can filled with ice would have a smaller mass than the can with water after the ice had melted.

c)

The mass of the can filled with ice would have the same mass as the can with water after the ice had melted.

d)

It is impossible to determine which can had more mass without more information about the ice and the can.

56.

A student added two 5 g of ice to a 20 g container. After the ice melted, what was the total weight of the container and the melted ice?

a)

5 g

b)

15 g

c)

30 g

d)

100 g

57.

This picture of the mirror shows an example of--

a)

precipitation

b)

transpiration

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

58.

This picture shows -

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

59.

What is the source of energy for the Water Cycle?

a)

Ocean

b)

Wind

c)

Moon

d)

Sun

60.

Jack noticed that a puddle was gone that was there on his walk to school. What happened to the puddle?

a)

It evaporated

b)

It melted

c)

It condensed

61.

The process of  water that is added to the atmosphere from plants is called

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

62.

The sun is the source of energy for the water cycle.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Condensation occurs when water vapor_____________.

a)

heats up and becomes liquid water

b)

cools off and becomes liquid water

c)

freezes and becomes ice

d)

rains on the land

64.

Which of the following weather tools measures rainfall?

a)

barometer

b)

wind vane

c)

anemometer

d)

rain gauge

65.

Which of the following are forms of precipitation? Click ALL that apply.

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Dew

d)

Hail

66.

Which of the following is an example of condensation?

a)

Water boiling on a stove

b)

Puddles on the sidewalk after a hard rain

c)

water droplets on the outside of a cold drink

d)

Snow falling in Colorado

67.
What is the water cycle?
a)
the 3 forms of water
b)
the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
c)
when water melts
d)
when clouds form
68.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
69.
Which is the opposite of condensation?
a)
runoff
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
70.
What is it called when water is formed from a liquid to a water vapor?
a)
EVAPORATION
b)
PRECIPITATION
c)
TRANSPIRATION
71.
Does warm water evaporate quicker than cold water?
a)
Yes
b)
No
72.
What causes water vapor to move?
a)
wind 
b)
snow
c)
water
d)
lava
73.
The water cycle has
a)
a beginning and an end. 
b)
no beginning an no end. 
c)
only a beginning. 
d)
only an end. 
74.
What do you call water vapor that has condensed onto grass?
a)
rain
b)
fog
c)
sap
d)
dew
75.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
76.
What is A?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
77.
What is B?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
78.
What is D?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
79.

What change occurs at Point B in the water cycle?

a)

A gas changes to a liquid.

b)

A liquid changes to a gas.

c)

A solid changes to a liquid.

d)

A gas changes to a solid.

80.

The Sun drives the water cycle by doing which of the following?

a)

Rotating on its axis

b)

Giving off light for plants.

c)

Keeping Earth in orbit.

d)

Providing heat for evaporation

81.

The diagram shows a model of the water cycle created by a group of science students. What part of the model represents cloud formation in the water cycle?

a)

Tiny drops of water forming at the top of the bottle.

b)

Drops of water running down the side of the bottle.

c)

The lamp shining on the bottle and the water.

d)

Water sitting in the bottom of the bottle.

82.

Which of the following is an example of condensation?

a)

Water boiling on a stove

b)

Puddles on the sidewalk after a hard rain

c)

water droplets on the outside of a cold drink

d)

Snow falling in Colorado

83.

The process when plants release water vapor from their leaves is called _____________.

a)

precipitation

b)

evaporation

c)

transpiration

d)

condensation

84.
Water moves directly from a lake to the air by which of the following processes?
a)
Condensation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Sedimentation
85.
The diagram above shows four stages of the water cycle.Which change is occurring at stage 1 in the diagram?
a)

Water is changing from a gas to a solid.
b)
Water is changing from a liquid to a gas.
c)
Water is changing from a liquid to a solid.
d)
Water is changing from a solid to a liquid.
86.
During most of the year, the air over
Boston, Massachusetts, contains a high
amount of moisture. Which of the
following best explains why there is a
high amount of moisture in the air?
a)
Boston is close to an ocean.
b)
Boston is at a low elevation. (Not high in the mountains)
c)
Boston is near many mountains.
d)

Boston is far north of the equator.
87.
Most of Earth's water is found
a)
underground
b)
in lakes
c)
in oceans
d)
in rivers
88.
Transpiration requires _________.
a)
Cold
b)
Mild Climate
c)
Heat
89.

What is precipitation?

a)

Water that evaporates from the surface of the Earth

b)

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds in the sky

c)

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water

d)

The flow of water on the Earth's surface into bodies of water

90.

What is the role of the sun in the process of evaporation?

a)

The sun cools down the water

b)

The sun provides heat that turns water into water vapor

c)

The sun absorbs the water vapor

d)

The sun has no role in the process of evaporation

91.

What is evaporation?

a)

The process of a solid changing directly into a gas

b)

The process of a gas changing into a liquid

c)

The process of a liquid changing into a solid

d)

The process of a liquid changing into a vapor or gas

92.

What is the water cycle?

a)

The process of heating water for domestic use

b)

The constant movement of water through the land, air, oceans, and living things

c)

A method of purifying water for drinking

d)

The cycle of water being used and recycled in a household

93.
When water vapor s cooled and forms droplets-
a)
Condensation
b)
Evaportation
c)
Transpiration
d)
Run-off
94.
Forms of precipitation are-
a)
only sleet and snow
b)
rain, sleet, hail, and snow
c)
only dew and rain 
d)
only snow and rain
95.
When water is heated in the ocean by the sun and turns into water vapor
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
transpiration
d)
runoff
96.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
97.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
a)
cold, rainy
b)
cold, sunny
c)
warm, rainy
d)
warm, sunny
98.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
99.

When water vapor cools and _________, dew forms.

a)
Melts
b)
Evaporates
c)
Condenses
d)
Precipitates
100.

how does cooling and condensation impact the water cycle

a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
101.

What is the original source of most of the energy that people use?

a)

Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by radiation from the Sun.

b)

Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by convection from the Sun.

c)

Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by radiation from Earth’s core.

d)

Energy that reaches Earth’s surface by conduction from Earth’s core.

102.

plants dying and withering

a)

precipitation

b)

condensation

c)

transpiration

103.

a pool's water levels have decreased

a)

because of condensation

b)

because of evaporation

c)

because of precipitation

104.

Water droplets are on the grass and on cups

a)

air temperature cooled

b)

air temperature has warmed

105.

what fuels the water cycle and increases evaporation?

a)

sun

b)

clouds

c)

precipitation

d)

run off

106.

Which term names the continuous movement of water through Earth's environment?

a)

water collection

b)

water cycle

c)

percolation

d)

groundwater cycle