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2nd Quarter Review

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the net force?
a)
40 N left
b)
0 N Balalnced
c)
400 N right
d)
40 N right
2.
Calculate the Net Force. 
a)
60N, Left 
b)
40N, Right 
c)
0N
d)
60N, Right
3.
Balanced or unbalanced?
a)
balanced
b)
unbalanced
4.

What is true about this picture?

a)

the forces are balanced

b)

the net force is 10N

c)

The net force is 3 N

d)

The net force is 7N

5.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a plane is moving at a constant speed in a straight line?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
6.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a marble rolls down a ramp?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
7.
What is the formula for force?
a)
F=M/A
b)
F=A/M
c)
F=M*A
d)
F=M*F
8.
A 20 kg bike accelerates at 10 m/s2.  what was the force?
a)
25 Newtons
b)
20 Newtons
c)
200 Newtons
d)
10 Newtons
9.
What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of
a)
Friction
b)
Mass
c)
Inertia
d)
Gravity
10.
A person is pushed forward into their seat belt when a car stops.  Which law is this?
a)
1st
b)
 2nd
c)
2 and 3
d)
3rd 
11.
When a cannon fires a cannonball we observe Newton's third law. Which force is the reaction force?
a)
The cannon moving forward
b)
The cannonball moving forward
c)
The cannon moving backward
d)
The cannonball moving backward
12.

A rocket pushes burning gases DOWN which causes the rocket to launch UP. Which law is this?

a)

Law 1

b)

Law 2

c)

Law 3

13.

A sports car speeds up much faster than a dump truck when a traffic light turns from red to green. Which law is this?

a)

Law 1

b)

Law 2

c)

Law 3

14.
The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...
a)
accelerating/speeding up
b)
moving at a constant speed 
c)
not moving 
d)
accelerating/slowing down. 
15.
Which law best explains why the coin sitting on top of the ring falls directly into the jar below because it wants to remain at rest?
a)
Newton's Law of Inertia
b)
Newton's Law of F=ma
c)
Newton's Law of Force Pairs
d)
Newton's Law of Science
16.
When the air is released from a balloon, the air moves in one direction, and the balloon moves in the opposite direction. Which law best explains the motion of the balloon?
a)
Newton's Law of Inertia
b)
Newton's Law of F=ma
c)
Newton's Law of Force Pairs
d)
Newton's Law of Biology
17.
A bike accelerates at 10 m/s2 when a force of 50N is applied.  What is the mass of the bike and its rider?
a)
25 kg
b)
200 kg
c)
20 kg
d)
5 kg
18.
Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?
a)
a. a car parked on a steep hill 
b)
b. a tennis ball rolling across the court
c)
c. a picture hanging on the wall 
d)
d. a piece of coal before it's burned 
19.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
20.
Which point has the most potential energy?
a)
G
b)
f
c)
b
d)
a
21.
How much potential energy is at the top of a hill on a rollar coaster ride
a)
100%
b)
50%
c)
0%
d)
20%
22.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
23.
 What kind of energy is in gasoline in a car tank (car is not on)?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
24.
A rubber band has been pulled backward but hasn’t been let go yet.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
25.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
26.
Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?
a)
An object's position affects its potential energy
b)
Potential energy is Stored energy
c)
Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
d)
All objects have potential energy
27.

A ball will be rolled four times. In which of the following situations will some of the kinetic energy of the ball be converted into potential energy as the ball rolls?

a)

Situation A

b)

Situation B

c)

Situation C

d)

Situation D

28.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
29.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
30.

Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?

a)

chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant

b)

radiant to electrical to sound

c)

chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical

d)

electric to radiant to chemical

31.
What is a difference between spring and neap tides?
a)
Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon. 
b)
Spring tides occur when moon in 3rd or 1st quarter phases
c)
Spring tides are LOWER than neap tides
d)
Spring tides occur in Spring and neap tides can occur in any season
32.
What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?
a)
neap tide
b)
spring tide
c)
new moon tide
d)
full moon tide
33.
What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?
a)
full moon tide
b)
new moon tide
c)
neap tide
d)
spring tide
34.
The Moon has a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun because...
a)
it is smaller than the Sun
b)
it revolves around the Earth
c)
it is closer to the Earth
35.

Are neap tides weak or strong

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

36.

Look at the picture and answer below.

a)

f

b)

g

c)

h

d)

j

37.

Rotation causes

a)

Day and night

b)

A year

c)

The seasons

d)

Snow

38.

What is the cause of seasons. Choose all that apply.

a)

Our rotation

b)

23.5 degree tilt on axis

c)

Our distance from the sun

d)

The Revolution around the sun

e)

The Sun changes temperature

39.

At which point is the northern hemisphere experiencing summer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

40.

During the summer months for us, where does the Sun's rays strike most directly?

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Southern Hemisphere

c)

Equator

41.

What description matches the season for position B in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

Roughly equal day and night lengths, moderate temperatures, nearing summer

b)

Roughly equal day and night lengths, moderate temperatures, nearing winter

c)

Longer days, shorter night, and hot temperatures

d)

Shorter days, longer nights, and cold temperatures

42.

A plane leaves the airport from New York at 10:00 AM, (northern hemisphere) it lands in Brazil 12 hours later. (southern hemisphere)

Choose the time of day and season occurring in the northern hemisphere when the plane lands. (look at the picture for season)

a)

Day

b)

Night

c)

Winter

d)

Summer

43.

Air moves from areas of ____ pressure to areas of _____ pressure.

a)

H ; H

b)

L ; H

c)

L ; L

d)

H ; L

44.

Where do you feel the wind hitting you if you are standing on the sand at the beach during the day looking at the water?

a)

on the back of your legs

b)

on the back of your neck

c)

on your face

d)

no where

45.

Where do you feel the wind hitting you if you are standing on the sand at the beach at night looking toward the water?

a)

on your forehead

b)

on the back of your neck

c)

on your face

d)

there is no wind

46.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
47.

What type of weather does a high pressure system bring to an area?

a)

happy, sunny clear weather

b)

lousy, cold, rainy weather

c)

fog, lots of fog

d)

lightning

48.

What type of weather does a Low Pressure system bring?

a)

happy, sunny clear weather

b)

lousy, cold, rainy weather

c)

lightning

d)

rainbows and unicorns

49.

Warm air can hold ______________________ moisture (water) than cool air.

a)

more

b)

less

c)

the same amount of

50.
The barometer shows the air pressure is dropping.  What kind of weather will likely pass through our area in the coming days?
a)
clear, fair weather
b)
cloudy, rainy weather
51.
a few clouds:  cumulus and cirrus; otherwise clear skies
a)
High Pressure System
b)
Low Pressure System
52.

Why are warm ocean currents critical in the development of tropical cyclones?

a)

They cool the atmosphere, causing stable weather patterns.

b)

They provide heat and moisture, which are essential for cyclone formation.

c)

They create wind shear that prevents storms from forming.

d)

They allow cold air to sink rapidly, triggering storms.

53.

A tropical cyclone weakens when it moves over cold water because it loses access to its energy source.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

How do meteorologists classify a storm as a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone?

a)

By the size of the storm

b)

By the storm’s wind speed

c)

By the location where it forms

d)

By the amount of rainfall it produces

55.

Which processes contribute to the growth of a hurricane? (Select all that apply.)

a)

A. Warm ocean water evaporates and rises into the atmosphere.

b)

B. Condensation releases heat, fueling the storm.

c)

C. Dry air from land strengthens the cyclone.

d)

D. Low-pressure systems gather moisture.

56.

What are the environmental effects of a hurricane making landfall? (Select all that apply.)

a)

A. Widespread flooding

b)

B. Enhanced marine biodiversity

c)

C. Strong winds causing destruction

d)

D. Storm surges damaging coastal areas

57.

The rotation of the Earth causes winds to bend due to the...

a)

coriolis effect

b)

doldrums

c)

trade winds

d)

westerlies

58.
Which global winds have the greatest impact on the weather in the US?
a)
trade winds
b)
prevailing westerlies
c)
doldrums
d)
polar easterlies
59.
I am a fast-moving ribbon of AIR that moves from west to east in the Northern Hemisphere around the Earth.
a)
California Current
b)
Gulf Stream
c)
Jet Stream
d)
Atlantic Ocean
60.

Winds occur because hot air rises and cool air sinks in a process called...

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

magnetism

61.

Warm air going from the land to the water during night

Example: Cool air over the land sinks, warm air over the water rises

a)

Land Breeze

b)

Sea Breeze

62.
A 20 kg bike accelerates at 10 m/s2.  what was the force
a)
25 Newtons
b)
20 Newtons
c)
200 Newtons
d)
10 Newtons
63.
A ball is rolling on the floor and a force pushes it in the same direction, what will happen?
a)
The ball will go faster.
b)
The ball will slow down.
c)
The ball will stop. 
d)
The ball will fly in the air.
64.
According to Newton's second law, if you increase the force applied to an object :
a)
it accelerates more
b)
it doesn't move
c)
you get more inertia
d)
it decelerates
65.

A 50 kg bicycle accelerates at 2 m/s2. what was the force

a)

150

b)

125

c)

100

d)

200

66.
A ball rolling west at 5 cm per second is an example of ____. 
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
d)
Direction
67.
Turning a corner on a motorcycle is an example of ____. 
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
d)
Direction
68.
Distance over Time is the definition of ___. 
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
d)
Direction
69.
What is the formula to calculate speed?
a)
Speed = time/distance
b)
Speed = distance/time
c)
Speed = distance x time
d)
Speed = time x distance
70.
Which of the following statements about speed and velocity is correct?
a)
Velocity only describes an object’s rate of motion.
b)
Speed describes how an object is changing its velocity.
c)
Speed and velocity both describe how an object is speeding up.
d)
Only velocity includes the direction an object is traveling.

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