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WorksheetsScience Quiz on Matter and Energy
Total questions: 94
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which property of matter helps you tell if an object will sink or float?
Texture
Density
Shape
Color
Which change is PHYSICAL?
Burning paper
Cutting wood
Rusting iron
Cooking rice
Why does ice melt faster under the Sun?
The wind is strong
The ice is thin
Heat increases particle movement
The ice absorbs water
Which material is the BEST conductor of heat?
Wood
Plastic
Metal
Rubber
A wet cloth dries faster on a hot day because—
Cold removes water
Heat speeds up evaporation
Air disappears
Water turns to ice
Which state of matter has a definite volume but NO definite shape?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Why should broken glass be handled carefully?
It is heavy
It is sharp and can cause injury
It is colorful
It is smooth
Which action shows that matter occupies space?
Sound spreading
Water filling a glass
Light reflecting
Heat flowing
Why is plastic not safe to burn?
It melts easily
It releases harmful smoke
It turns into water
It becomes hard
Which material can be stretched but returns to its shape?
Glass
Paper
Rubber
Metal
Why are plants called producers?
They eat animals
They make their own food
They move fast
They live in water
What will MOST LIKELY happen if bees disappear?
More plants will grow
Plant reproduction will decrease
Food will increase
Rain will stop
Which adaptation helps a duck swim?
Sharp teeth
Webbed feet
Long tail
Hard shell
Why do animals need oxygen?
For respiration and energy
For movement only
For digestion
For sleeping
Which shows a FOOD CHAIN?
Grass→Sun→Rabbit
Grass→Goat→Human
Human→Sun→Plant
Rabbit→Soil→Grass
Why are decomposers important?
They make noise
They recycle nutrients to the soil
They block sunlight
They store water
What will happen if forests continue to be destroyed?
More clean air
Loss of animal homes and more floods
More rain every day
More food for humans
Which organ helps plants make food?
Root
Leaf
Stem
Flower
Which is a learned behavior?
A baby crying
A bird flying
Riding a bicycle
Blinking eyes
Why do living things need water?
For color
For survival and body processes
For sound
For movement only
Why do we see a rainbow after the rain?
Sun disappears
Light bends through water droplets
Wind is strong
Clouds reflect fire
Which surface reflects light BEST?
Cloth
Wood
Mirror
Paper
Why do we see objects?
Objects glow
Light reflects to our eyes
Air bends vision
Our eyes shine
Which is a NATURAL source of light?
Flashlight
Sun
Lamp
Candle
Which action shows that sound needs a medium?
Light travels in space
Sound cannot travel in a vacuum
Heat travels in air
Shadows form
Why is it unsafe to look directly at the Sun?
It is bright
It can damage the eyes
It moves fast
It disappears
Which energy runs electric fans and televisions?
Heat energy
Light energy
Electrical energy
Sound energy
Why do astronauts use special radios in space?
Space is too hot
Sound cannot travel without air
Light is weak
Gravity is strong
Which shows that light travels in a straight line?
A curved shadow
A flashlight beam moving straight
A rainbow
A reflection
Which energy transformation happens in a solar panel?
Electrical→Heat
Heat→Light
Light→Electrical
Sound→Heat
Why do we have day and night?
The Sun moves around Earth
The Earth rotates on its axis
The Moon blocks the Sun
Clouds cover the sky
Which natural disaster is caused by strong shaking of the ground?
Flood
Typhoon
Earthquake
Volcanic ash
Why do we experience different seasons?
Earth is round
Earth tilts as it revolves around the Sun
The Moon pulls Earth
The Sun moves away
Which layer of Earth supports life?
Core
Mantle
Crust
Magma
Why should we conserve water?
To waste less time
Because water is limited and essential
To increase floods
To stop rain
Which practice helps reduce soil erosion?
Cutting all trees
Planting grasses and trees
Digging deep holes
Burning garbage
What will MOST LIKELY happen if air becomes highly polluted?
More oxygen
Increase in respiratory diseases
More food supply
Stronger buildings
Why do we feel earthquakes more strongly on soft soil?
Soil is hot
Soft ground shakes more
Rocks are heavy
Water blocks waves
Which object in space gives light and heat to Earth?
Moon
Stars
Sun
Planets
Why is proper waste segregation important to Earth?
To increase garbage
To reduce pollution and protect the environment
To make trash heavier
To produce more smoke
Which object reflects light BEST?
Paper
Cloth
Mirror
Cardboard
Which is the SAFEST light to use during a brownout?
Match
Flashlight
Gas stove
Fire
Why is it dangerous to look directly at the Sun?
It moves fast
It can damage our eyes
It is far
It disappears
Which action shows that sound is produced?
Looking at a mirror
Holding a book
Beating a drum
Touching a wall
Which energy helps electric fans work?
Light energy
Heat energy
Electrical energy
Sound energy
Why do we hear thunder after seeing lightning?
Sound is faster than light
Light travels faster than sound
They move together
Sound stops
Which shows proper use of electricity?
Leaving lights on all day
Turning off appliances when not in use
Playing with wires
Touching sockets
Why do we have day and night?
The Sun sleeps
The Earth rotates
The Moon moves
The stars move
Which weather is good for drying clothes?
Rainy
Stormy
Sunny
Cloudy
Why should we take care of the environment?
To make it dirty
To keep living things safe
To remove plants
To stop rain
Which is caused by strong shaking of the ground?
Typhoon
Flood
Earthquake
Cloud
Why should we plant trees?
To block the road
To make soil dry
To help prevent floods and give oxygen
To destroy homes
Which is a proper way of throwing garbage?
In the river
On the road
In the trash bin
Anywhere
Why is air important to humans?
For sleeping
For breathing
For running only
For shouting
What will MOST LIKELY happen if rivers are polluted?
More clean water
Fish and plants will die
Water becomes sweet
More rain
Which object in the sky gives heat and light to Earth?
Moon
Stars
Sun
Clouds
Why is saving water important?
So we can waste it
So we can flood streets
Because clean water is limited
Because it is colorful
Which property helps you know if an object will sink or float in water?
Texture
Density
Color
Shape
Which change is an example of a PHYSICAL change?
Rusting iron
Burning paper
Cutting wood
Cooking rice
Why does ice melt faster under the Sun?
The ice absorbs air
The wind moves faster
Heat speeds up melting
The ice becomes lighter
Which material is the BEST conductor of heat?
Plastic
Rubber
Metal
Wood
Which state of matter has definite volume but no definite shape?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Why should broken glass be handled carefully?
It is light
It is soft
It can cause cuts and injuries
It melts easily
Which material is flexible and can return to its shape?
Glass
Wood
Rubber
Stone
A wet cloth dries faster under the Sun because—
Cold removes water
Wind disappears
Heat causes faster evaporation
Water becomes solid
Which shows that matter occupies space?
Sound spreading
Light reflecting
Air filling a balloon
Heat moving
Why is plastic unsafe to burn?
It turns into water
It releases harmful smoke
It becomes heavy
It becomes soft
Why are plants called producers?
They eat animals
They make their own food
They move fast
They make noise
Which part of the plant makes food?
Root
Leaf
Stem
Flower
What will MOST LIKELY happen if bees disappear?
More flowers will grow
Plant reproduction will decrease
Rain will stop
Crops will multiply
Which animal is a herbivore?
Lion
Snake
Cow
Eagle
Why do animals need shelter?
To grow fast
To stay safe from danger
To find food
To make sound
Which shows a correct food chain?
Human→Grass→Goat
Grass→Goat→Human
Sun→Human→Plant
Goat→Sun→Grass
Why are decomposers important?
They make oxygen
They recycle nutrients back to soil
They block sunlight
They dry the land
Which body part helps birds fly?
Fins
Wings
Gills
Tail
Which is a learned behavior?
Breathing
Blinking
Riding a bicycle
Crying
Why are forests important?
To increase flooding
They provide oxygen and animal homes
To dry the soil
To stop rain
Which is a NATURAL source of light?
Flashlight
Candle
Sun
Lamp
What happens when light is blocked?
Light disappears
A shadow is formed
It becomes sound
It becomes heat
Why do we see objects?
Our eyes shine
Light reflects to our eyes
Air enters the eyes
Objects glow
Which shows that light travels in a straight line?
A rainbow
A curved shadow
A flashlight beam going straight
Light in water
Which energy change happens in a solar panel?
Heat→Light
Sound→Heat
Light→Electrical
Electrical→Light
Why do we experience day and night?
The Sun moves
The Earth rotates
The Moon moves
The stars shine
Which weather is best for drying clothes?
Rainy
Stormy
Sunny
Windy
Which natural disaster is caused by shaking of the ground?
Flood
Earthquake
Typhoon
Landslide
Why do we have different seasons?
The Moon moves
The Earth tilts while revolving around the Sun
The Sun gets tired
The clouds change
Why should we conserve water?
To increase flooding
Because clean water is limited
To stop rivers
To make soil dry
Which action helps prevent soil erosion?
Cutting trees
Planting plants and trees
Burning land
Digging deep holes
What will MOST LIKELY happen if air becomes polluted?
More clean oxygen
People may get sick easily
Plants will grow fast
Rain will stop
Why is proper waste segregation important?
To make trash heavier
To reduce pollution and protect the environment
To increase garbage
To make wastes smell
Which object in space gives heat and light to Earth?
Moon
Stars
Sun
Clouds
Which is the BEST way to protect the environment?
Burning trash
Reducing, reusing, and recycling
Throwing waste anywhere
Cutting many trees
Mayal looked outside and noticed that it was very bright during the day. She wondered why she didn’t need to turn on the lamp. Which source of light is naturally making everything bright?
Lamp
Candle
Sun
Flashlight
Juan placed a book in front of a flashlight. He noticed a dark shape appeared on the wall behind the book. What is happening to the light?
It becomes brighter
A shadow is formed
It disappears
It makes sound
