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Fall Semester Science Review

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 4hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you are adding thermal energy (heat) to matter (like water) it causes the particles (atoms) to-

a)

move faster & farther apart.

b)

move slower & farther apart.

c)

move faster & closer together.

d)

move slower & closer together.

2.

The amount of matter something contains is called _____.

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

density

d)

measurement

3.

Match the changing states of matter.

a)
1.

condensation

b)
2.

evaporation

c)
3.

melting

d)
4.

freezing

4.

How many grams of OXYGEN would be needed to show conservation of mass in the example below?

(a)  

5.

According to the ​ (a)   , in a chemical reaction, you start and end with the same amount of ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
Law of Conservation of Mass
atoms
States of Matter
protons
6.

List the objects from smallest to largest mass.

a)

mechanical pencil

b)

cereal bowl

c)

doll

d)

laptop

1)
2)
3)
4)
7.

If ice is placed inside a refrigerator it will-

a)

melt into a gas.

b)

melt into water.

c)

become water vapor.

8.

Which list includes examples of only solutions?

a)

fruit salad, jello and lemonade

b)

lemonade, sugar water, and salt water

c)

tea, lemonade and cookie dough

d)

m&m's and tea

9.

A (a)   is a tool is used for separating solids from other solids.

10.

A (a)   allows liquids to pass through it, while very small solids remain behind.

11.

A (a)   is a combination of two or more substances where each keep their own properties.

12.

Sugar cubes are being dissolved in a beaker of water. Which of the following changes would help the sugar dissolve faster?

a)

Freezing the solution

b)

Heating up the solution

c)

Add more sugar cubes

d)

Add larger sugar cubes

13.

If I added 27 grams of salt to water and separated the solution with a hot plate, what amount of salt would be left behind?

a)

20 grams

b)

0 grams

c)

27 grams

d)

10 grams

14.

Match the following scientific instruments.

a)

1.

filter

b)

2.

sieve

c)

3.

hot plate

d)

4.

funnel

e)

5.

container

15.

Match the following scientific tools with the physical property of matter it will be based on.

a)

1.

temperature

(evaporation)

b)

2.

size

(big particles stay on top)

c)

3.

density

d)

4.

mass

16.

Select the two liquids with the lighter density.

17.

Identify the solute, solvent, and solution.

18.

Select all the items that are buoyant (float).

a)

b)

c)

d)

19.

Select all the solutions.

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

For an investigation Shirley put 100 mL of water at room temperature into each of three beakers. Then Shirley added a coin to Beaker R, 3g of powdered drink mix to Beaker S, and 10 mL of lamp oil to Beaker T. She then stirred the contents of the beakers and then left them sitting on a lab table for 5 minutes. Which diagram show what Shirley most likely observed in each of the beakers after 5 minutes?

a)

b)

c)

d)

21.

Some people add sugar to their hot tea. Which property of the sugar remains the same when the sugar is in the tea solution?

a)

The taste of the sugar remains the same.

b)

The size of the sugar crystals remains the same,

c)

The color of the sugar remains the same.

d)

The texture of the sugar remains the same.

22.

Draw a picture of the tug-of-war teams. Label where each team is pulling. Use arrows to represent the direction of the force each team applies.

23.

_____ is the force between the players' shoes and the ground that helps them pull.

a)

Friction

b)

Push

c)

Tension

d)

Gravity

e)

Pull

24.

(a)   is the force between the players' shoes and the ground that helps them pull.

25.

Identify the different forces taking place in this tug-of-war.

26.

If the boys used an applied force of 100 Newtons (N), while the girls used an applied force of 50 Newtons (N), what is difference in net force?

27.

Team 1 pulls with 700 Newtons (N), and Team 2 pulls with 700 Newtons (N). The difference in net force is _____.

28.

The forces acting on the cart are ​ (a)   , causing the cart to move to the ​ (b)   _​

Choose from the below words
unbalanced
Left
Right
Balanced
net force
29.

The forces acting on the cart are ​ (a)   , causing the cart to ​ ​ (b)   __​

Choose from the below words
balanced
left
unBalanced
net force
stay in the same place
30.

Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

a)

sound energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

light energy

31.

Which form of energy is produced when a lamp is TURNED ON?

a)

Sound energy

b)

Electrical energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Light energy

32.

When Jeanmarco & Lian rub their hands together and they become warm, the type of energy transformation that occurs is (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Electrical to thermal

mechanical to thermal

Chemical to mechanical

Light to thermal

33.

Juan & Allison are playing with a battery-powered toy car. Describe the energy transformations that occurs when the toy car moves.

a)

Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.

b)

Thermal energy in the battery is transformed into light energy to move the car.

c)

Electrical energy in the battery is transformed into sound energy to move the car.

d)

Light energy in the battery is transformed into chemical energy to move the car.

34.

What is the energy transformation?

a)

Mechanical to Kinetic to Sound

b)

Mechanical to Electrical to Light

c)

Electrical to Thermal to Mechanical

d)

Kinetic to Sound to Potential

35.

Identify the parts to this simple circuit.

36.

Electricity is the movement of (a)   .

37.

If switch #1 closed which light bulbs will turn on?

38.

If switches #2 & #3 closed which light bulbs will turn on?

39.

1. Identify (draw a happy or sad face) whether the switches are opened or closed.

  1. 2. Trace all the paths that the electrons will follow in this parallel circuit.

40.

If switch 2 is ​ (a)   ​ and switches 1, 3, & 4 are CLOSED, then the ​ (b)   will function.

Choose from the below words
motor
light bulb 1
light bulb 2
light bulb 3
OPEN
CLOSED
41.

If switch 1, 2, & 4 are ​CLOSED, but switch 3 is OPEN, select the loads that will function.

42.

Match the appropriate scientific vocabulary.

a)
1.

conductors

b)
2.

insulators

c)
3.

switch

d)
4.

open circuit

e)
5.

closed circuit

43.

Identify the parts of this parallel circuit.

44.

Reorder the energy transformations for a flashlight.

a)

chemical energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

light energy

d)

thermal energy

1)
2)
3)
4)
45.

If swich 1 is OPEN & switch 2 is CLOSED, identify the loads that will turn on.

46.

If swich 1 is CLOSED & switch 2 is OPEN, identify the loads that will turn on.

47.

Match the following examples of tranparent, translucent, & opaque.

a)

1.

transparent

b)

2.

translucent

c)

3.

opaque

48.

Categorize the following items that either reflect, refract, or absorb.

Categorize the following
telescope

prism

water

shiny car

asphalt

the moon

solar panels

road

prescription glasses

reflect
refract
absorb
49.

When light enters water (a medium) it bends and changes direction, this is called (a)   .

50.

What is shown in the image below?

a)

The force needed to push a swing

b)

The path light takes when it is refracted

c)

The flow of an electrical current

d)

The path light takes when it is reflected

51.
Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?
a)
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.
b)
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.
c)
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.
d)
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.
52.

A museum director wants to focus a laser's beam on a mineral sample.

Which diagram shows the position of a mirror that will direct the laser's light to the mineral sample of display?

a)

b)

c)

d)

53.

Draw a line that shows the proper reflection of the laser as it bounces off the mirror to the mineral sample.

54.

When light enters water (a medium) it bends and changes direction, this is called (a)   .

55.

Match the following examples of refraction, reflection, & absorption.

a)

1.

refraction (bends light)

b)

2.

reflection (bounces light)

c)

3.

absorption / absorb (traps light)

56.

Categorize the following items that either reflect, refract, or absorb.

Categorize the following

microscope

magnifying glass

prism

mirror

sunglasses

black shirt

the moon

solar panels

asphalt road

reflect
refract
absorb
57.

The movement of Earth around the sun is called an (a)   .

58.

Every 24 hours the Earth makes one complete spin on its axis is called (a) --

a)

rotation

b)

revolution

c)

orbit

d)

equator

59.

Orbit is the ​ (a)   ​ one ​ (b)   takes as it ​ (c)   around another object.

Choose from the below words
path
object
revolves
60.

Match the following.

a)
1.

equator

b)
2.

axis

c)
3.

rotation

d)
4.

orbit

e)
5.

hemisphere

61.

Label the Earth.

62.

Earth's orbit lasts (a)   days.

63.

It takes the Earth (a)   hours to complete one full rotation.

64.

The sun appears to rise in the ​ (a)   and set in the ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
east
west
north
south
65.

9. Does your shadow appear longer at sunrise noon, or sunset?

a)

sunrise

b)

noon

c)

sunset

66.

Earth's (a)   is responsible for making the stars appear to move across the sky at night.

67.

A sundial uses _______ and shadows to mark the time of day.

a)

water

b)

sunlight

c)

wind

d)

stars

68.

Based on this sundial, the approximate time is ___.

.

a)

12pm

b)

2pm

c)

6pm

d)

7pm

69.

Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

(a)  

70.

It takes approximately (a)   days for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases.

71.

Design an experiment to observe & record the phases of the Moon over a month. Put the steps to conduct this experiment in the correct chronological order.

a)

Gather your scientific tools: notebook, & pen (optional telescope or binoculars).

b)

Observe the Moon every night,

c)

Record the date & phase.

d)

Compare the observations & data over a month.

1)
2)
3)
4)
72.

The moon appears lit because it (a)   the sun's light.

73.

How many days does it approximately take for the Moon to complete one cycle of phases?

a)

7 days

b)

14 days

c)

21 days

d)

28.5 days

74.

By using a​ (a)   you can ​ (b)   the next ​ phase of the ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
lunar calendar
predict
Moon
75.

The Moon appears to change shape throughout the month because-

a)

the Moon is rotating on its axis.

b)

the Earth is rotating on its axis.

c)

of the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

d)

.he Moon's surface is changing.

76.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Sun

Earth

Moon

star
planet
natural satellite
77.

Reorder the following moon phases INCREASING in size...

a)

new moon (0%)

b)

waxing crescent (25%)

c)

first quarter (50%)

d)

waxing crescent (75%)

e)

full moon (100%)

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
78.

Correctly label the Moon Phases on this diagram.

79.

Which picture of the moon comes next in the pattern?

a)
b)
c)
d)
80.

Mercury is the ​ (a)   planet while Jupiter is the ​ (b)   planet.

Choose from the below words
smallest
largest
81.

In the early 1600s, the astronomer Galileo used a telescope to make observations of the planets in our solar system like Mercury & Venus.

Arrange our solar system in the correct chronological order.

a)

the Sun

b)

the inner planets

c)

the asteroid belt

d)

the outer planets

1)
2)
3)
4)
82.

Sophia went outside one evening and saw a full moon. About how many days later can she expect to see the next third quarter moon?

a)

7 days

b)

15 days

c)

22 days

d)

30 days

83.

The pictures show a sidewalk at three different times on the same day. The changes were caused by the weather.

Which table best describes the changes that most likely occurred (happened) between 6:00 A.M. and noon?

a)

b)

c)

d)

84.

This diagram shows of the stages in the water cycle. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N?

a)

runoff

b)

condensation

c)

transpiration

85.

This diagram shows of the stages in the water cycle. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage L?

a)

runoff

b)

transpiration

c)

condensation

86.

The diagram shows stages in the water cycle. Label Stage N and Stage L.

87.

The diagram shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle?

a)

Soil to trap water from runoff.

b)

The sun to provide energy for evaporation.

c)

Rocks to release thermal energy.

d)

Plants to add oxygen to the atmosphere.

88.

This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the SUN and the OCEAN that results in clouds forming near the beach?

a)

Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.

b)

Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.

c)

Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.

d)

Light from the sun decreases the amount of water vapor in the air over the ocean.

89.

Select all the types of precipitation.

a)

rain

b)

snow

c)

fog

d)

hail

90.

The process of ​ (a)   in the water cycle is when ​ (b)   ​ (c)   and changes into ​ (d)   droplets.

Choose from the below words
condensation
water vapor
cools
liquid
91.

What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?

(a)  

92.

Identify the various processes of the water cycle.

93.

What is the primary energy source that drives the Earth’s water cycle between the atmosphere, oceans, and land?

a)

Wind

b)

Sunlight

c)

Ocean currents

d)

Rotation of Earth

94.

Arrange the water cycle in chronological order starting with the sun's role...

a)

evaporation / transpiration

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

runoff

e)

accumulation

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
95.

Match the following picture with the energy PRODUCED.

a)

1.

mechanical

b)

2.

sound

c)

3.

electrical

d)

4.

light

e)

5.

thermal

96.

Mechanical energy is caused by ​ (a)  

Thermal energy is caused by ​ ​ (b)  

Sound energy is caused by ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
motion
heat
vibration
97.

Which of the following images represents heat energy from the sun being absorbed into the atmosphere?

98.

What number?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

2

99.

What number?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

14

100.

What number?

a)

6

b)

12

c)

9

101.

Class

a)
b)
c)
102.

What is the signed term?

a)

Good Morning

b)

Good Afternoon

c)

Good Night

103.

What is the signed term?

a)

Good Morning

b)

Good Afternoon

c)

Good Night

104.

What is the signed term?

a)

Good Morning

b)

Good Afternoon

c)

Good Night

105.
a)

teach

b)

thank you

c)

yes

d)

toilet/restroom

106.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

gold

b)

purple

c)

yellow

d)

green

107.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

color

b)

orange

c)

multi-color

d)

grey

108.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

purple

109.

Which season is being signed?

a)

winter

b)

summer

c)

spring

d)

fall / autumn

110.

Which season is being signed?

a)

summer

b)

fall

c)

spring

d)

winter