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6th Grade BM Review

Total questions: 227

Worksheet time: 5hrs 7mins

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Class
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1.

In order of sedimentary rock to form, which of the following must occur?

a)

Compaction

b)

Intrusion

c)

Oxidation

d)

Metamorphism

2.

This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Igneous Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

3.

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

a)

Igneous Rock

b)

Sedimentary Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

4.

What are the 3 major types of rock?

a)

Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

b)

Brown, Red, Gray

c)

Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

d)

Streak, Hardness, Breakage

5.

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

6.

Which of the words below describe mud, sand, and tiny bits of rocks that cement together to form a type of rock?

a)

Stalagtites

b)

Metamorphs

c)

Magma

d)

Sediments

7.

What causes igneous rocks to form?

a)

Pressure

b)

Compaction

c)

Cooling Magma and Lava

d)

Cementation

8.

Metamorphic rocks were once...

a)

igneous rocks that cooled quickly

b)

seashells that pressed together

c)

sedimentary rocks that were changed by time, heat, and pressure

d)

layers of mud and sand that built up over time

9.

Rocks formed by heat and pressure beneath the Earth's surface are...

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedementary

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Magma

10.

A rock made of magma that cools inside the Earth and contains large crystals?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Magma

11.

A rock that contains pieces of shells and fossils compacted and cemented together over time is...

a)

metamorphic

b)

sedimentary

c)

igneous

d)

sediments

12.

When heat and water and ice break down rock into sediments this is called?

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Compaction

d)

Deposition

13.

The rock that forms by heat and pressure deep under ground?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Lava

14.

Which of the following describes the process of sediments being picked up and carried away by wind, moving water, or ice

a)

Erosion

b)

Weathering

c)

Deposition

d)

Compaction

15.

How does a metamorphic rock become a sedimentary rock?

a)

Heat, pressure, and radiation

b)

Weather, Erosion, Compaction and Cementation

c)

Melting, cooling, and evaporation

d)

Cooling of magma over time

16.

How can metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

a)

Weather and Erosion

b)

Heat and Pressure

c)

Compaction and Cementation

d)

Melting and Cooling

17.

What numbers indicate melting and cooling?

a)

1,2,4

b)

6,7,11

c)

7,8,9

d)

4,5

18.

Letter C represents what rock type?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

19.

Sedimentary rocks are represented by which letter?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

20.

Weathering and erosion can be represented by which numbers?

a)

2,4,7

b)

7,8,9,10

c)

1,5,6

d)

2,3,4

21.

What does the word part BIO mean?

a)

life

b)

rock

c)

water

d)

gas

22.

What does the word part GEO mean?

a)

water

b)

rock

c)

gases

d)

ice

23.

What does the word part ATMOS mean?

a)

gases

b)

rock

c)

ice

d)

water

24.

What does the word part HYDRO mean?

a)

rock

b)

ice

c)

water

d)

land

25.

What sphere does this belong?

a)

biosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

26.

What sphere does this belong?

a)

biosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

27.

What sphere does this belong?

a)

biosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

28.

check all the spheres interacting in this picture.

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

cryosphere

29.

check all the spheres interacting in this picture.

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

cryosphere

30.

check all the spheres interacting in this picture.

a)

atmosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

geosphere

31.

What sphere does this belong?

a)

biosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

32.

What sphere does this belong?

a)

biosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

33.

check all the spheres interacting in this picture.

a)

cryosphere

b)

biosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

geosphere

34.

What are the 3 main layers of the Earth?

a)

Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

b)

Crust, Mantle, Core

c)

Rock, Magma, Ocean

d)

Top, Middle, Bottom

35.

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

36.

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

37.

Which layer of the Earth is liquid Iron and Nickle?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

38.

Which layer of the Earth is a dense solid ball of Iron and Nickle?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

39.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter A?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

40.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter B?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

41.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter C?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

42.

What layer of the Earth is represented by the letter D?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer Core

d)

Inner Core

43.

The most dense layer of the Earth is:

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Core

44.

What are convection currents?

a)

the cycle of heated rock or metal rising, and cooling rock or metal falling.

b)

the cycle of cooling rock or metal rising, and heated rock or metal falling.

c)

an electric current found in the mantle.

d)

and electric current found in the outer core.

45.
Which box has a higher density?  
a)
Box A
b)
Box B
c)
cannot be determined
d)
they are the same
46.

Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

goes up and down depending on the layer

d)

stays the same

47.

Pressure ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

goes up or down depending on the layer

d)

stays the same

48.

Density ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

goes up or down depending on the layer

d)

stays the same

49.

Oceanic crust is more dense than continental crust?

a)

true

b)

false

50.
What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?
a)
crust, mantle, inner core, outer core
b)
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
c)
inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
d)
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
51.
Earth's inner core is
a)
a layer of hot rock
b)
a solid ball of iron and nickel
c)
a layer of liquid iron and nickel
d)
a layer of rock that forms Earth's outer skin
52.
Which layer of the earth is a pure liquid?
a)
crust
b)
mantle
c)
outer core
d)
inner core
53.
How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?
a)
it gets cooler
b)
it gets hotter
c)
it stays the same
d)
the core is frozen
54.
What layer is shown by letter A?
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer core
d)
Inner core
55.
What layer is shown by letter B?
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer core
d)
Inner core
56.
What layer is shown by letter C?
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer core
d)
Inner core
57.
What layer is shown by letter D?
a)
Crust
b)
Mantle
c)
Outer core
d)
Inner core
58.

Which layer is composed mostly of iron?

a)

Z

b)

Y

c)

V

d)

X

59.

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

a)

Crust

b)

Mantle

c)

Outer core

d)

Inner core

60.
How many layers of the Earth's CORE are there?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
61.
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
62.
Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?
a)
Sun
b)
Saturn
c)
Moon 
d)
Venus
63.
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
64.
The diagram below shows the alignment of the sun, the moon, and Earth. In which locations are neap tides taking place?
a)
1 and 2
b)
1 and 3
c)
2 and 4
d)
3 and 4
65.
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
66.
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
67.
Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter/3rd quarter
68.

What is a high tide?

a)

Sea pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

b)

Sea pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is FARTHEST to the moon

c)

Sea pulled AWAY from the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

69.
What are ocean tides?
a)
Long waves due to the gravitational pull of the moon only.
b)
Long period waves caused by wind.
c)
Short period waves caused by wind. 
d)
Long waves due to the gravitational pull between the Earth,sun and the moon
70.
Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
full moon
d)
last quarter/third quarter
71.
What type of tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.?
a)
low 
b)
high 
c)
none
d)
high and low
72.
caused by the pull of the moon's gravity on the Earth
a)
seasons
b)
tides
c)
day/night cycle
d)
moon
73.
Tides are caused mainly by what?
a)
Moon’s gravitational pull
b)
Sun’s gravitational pull
c)
Earth’s gravitational pull
74.
Most places on Earth experience about how many high and low tides in 24 hours?
a)
2 high and 2 low tides
b)
4 high and 4 low tides
c)
1 high and 1 low tides
75.
What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon?
a)
Neap tides
b)
Spring tides
c)
Normal tides
76.
What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?
a)
Neap tides
b)
Spring tides
c)
Normal tides
77.
If the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in perfect alignment, the Earth would have a _______ tide.
a)
Spring
b)
Neap
c)
Normal
78.
Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?
a)
Sun
b)
Saturn
c)
Moon 
d)
Venus
79.
What type of Tide is this?
a)
Spring Tide
b)
Neap Tide
80.

What is the correct alignment needed for a SPRING tide to occur?

a)

Sun, Earth, Moon

b)

Earth, Sun, Moon

c)

Sun, Moon, Earth

d)

None of these

81.

A neap tide occurs during which two lunar phases?

a)

Full Mooon and New Moon

b)

Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

c)

Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

d)

1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter

82.

A spring tide occurs during which two lunar phases?

a)

New Moon and Full Moon

b)

Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

c)

Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

d)

1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter

83.

How many times a day to we experience a change in tidal levels?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

84.

When sea levels are higher than average what type of tide is occurring?

a)

High Tide

b)

Low Tide

c)

Moon Tide

d)

1st Quarter Tide

85.

What causes a spring tide to have a higher tidal range?

a)

Gravity of the Moon

b)

Gravity of the Earth

c)

Gravity of the Sun

d)

None of the Above

86.

A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are inline.

a)

spring

b)

high

c)

low

d)

neap

87.
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
88.
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
89.
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
90.

You visited the beach at 12 pm (lunchtime) and it is low tide. If you return 6 hours later, what tide will you see?

a)

high

b)

low

c)

none

d)

spring

91.
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
92.

_______are daily changes in ocean water.

a)

Waters

b)

Tides

c)

Colors

d)

Earths

93.
Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?
a)
The equator rotates slower than the poles 
b)
The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
c)
The equator always receives direct sunlight.
d)
The equator has 18 hour days.
94.
The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.
a)
23.5
b)
25.3
c)
30.2
d)
24
95.
What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?
a)
It is summer.
b)
It is spring.
c)
It is winter.
d)
It is fall.
96.
The Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.
a)
vernal equinox
b)
axis
c)
solar eclipse
d)
solar flare
97.
At position A, in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Spring
d)
Fall
98.

What is an Equinox

a)

Full tilt toward sun

b)

Full tilt away from sun

c)

Shortest day

d)

Equal day and night

99.
At position D in the Northern hemisphere it would be _____?
a)
Summer
b)
Winter
c)
Spring
d)
Fall
100.
At which angle is the light more concentrated?
a)
a
b)
b
101.

What season is represented by this diagram?

a)

Fall

b)

Summer

c)

Winter

d)

Spring

102.

Which location appears to be receiving more direct (and thus intense) insolation?

a)

a

b)

b

103.
Which  of the following best describes the tilt of the earth during the spring and fall equinoxes?
a)
The earth is tilted away from the sun (Northern hemisphere)
b)
The earth is tilted neither toward or away from the sun (tilt is side to side)
c)
The earth is tilted toward the sun (Northern hemisphere)
d)
The earth is not tilted during spring and fall
104.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
105.
What causes more heat,  indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?
a)
indirect
b)
direct
106.
What does the rotation of the earth cause us to experience?
a)
seasons
b)
year
c)
day & night
d)
eclipse
107.
Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
108.

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

a)

Rotation is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, while revolution is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

b)

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Moon.

c)

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

d)

Rotation and revolution are the same processes that describe the Earth's movement.

109.

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Winter

d)

Autumn

110.

What is the Autumnal Equinox?

a)

It occurs around September 23rd, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

b)

It occurs around June 21st, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

c)

It occurs around December 21st, marking the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

d)

It occurs around March 21st, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

111.

What causes the seasons on Earth?

a)

The distance of the Earth from the Sun.

b)

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

c)

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

d)

The gravitational pull of the Moon.

112.

Earth moves around the Sun because the Sun’s _________________ pulls on Earth.

a)

Magnetism

b)

Gravity

c)

Friction

d)

Pressure

113.

When does the Spring Equinox occur?

a)

Around March 21st, when day and night are approximately equal in length.

b)

On June 21st, marking the start of summer.

c)

On December 21st, indicating the winter solstice.

d)

On September 23rd, signaling the start of autumn.

114.

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

a)

Revolution

b)

Rotation

c)

Translation

d)

Circumference

115.

How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

a)

It changes the Earth's distance from the sun.

b)

It affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

c)

It increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

d)

It has no significant effect on climate.

116.

What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?

a)

20 degrees

b)

23.5 degrees

c)

25 degrees

d)

30 degrees

117.

What is the Winter Solstice?

a)

The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

b)

The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

c)

A day when the sun is directly overhead at the equator, occurring around March 21st.

d)

A day that marks the beginning of spring, occurring around March 21st.

118.

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

a)

Most direct sunlight.

b)

Longest night of the year.

c)

Equal day and night.

d)

Shortest day of the year.

119.

What is the Summer Solstice?

a)

The shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

b)

The longest day of the year, occurring around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

c)

A day when day and night are of equal length, occurring around March 21st.

d)

A celebration of the summer season, marked by festivals and feasts.

120.

What happens during the Winter Solstice?

a)

Most direct sunlight.

b)

Least direct sunlight.

c)

Equal day and night length.

d)

Longest day of the year.

121.

What is the significance of the Equator?

a)

It is the line that marks the boundary between land and sea.

b)

It is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

c)

It is the point where the sun is directly overhead at noon during the equinoxes.

d)

It is the longest line of latitude on Earth.

122.

What is the role of the Sun in the Earth’s seasons?

a)

The Sun provides light and heat, which vary in intensity due to the tilt of the Earth.

b)

The Sun's position remains constant throughout the year, affecting the seasons.

c)

The Sun has no impact on the Earth's seasons, which are solely determined by the moon.

d)

The Sun only affects the temperature but not the seasons.

123.

What is inertia?

a)

The force that causes an object to move in a circular path.

b)

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

c)

The speed at which an object travels in a straight line.

d)

The mass of an object multiplied by its velocity.

124.

What is frictional force?

a)

A force that accelerates an object in motion.

b)

A force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

c)

A force that increases the speed of an object.

d)

A force that acts only on stationary objects.

125.

What is a net force?

a)

Net force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

b)

Net force is the force that opposes motion.

c)

Net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object in one direction.

d)

Net force is the force exerted by gravity on an object.

126.

What is a force?

a)

A force is a type of energy that can be stored in objects.

b)

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, change direction, or change shape.

c)

A force is a measurement of the weight of an object.

d)

A force is a reaction that occurs when two objects collide.

127.

What is applied force?

a)

A force that is exerted by gravity on an object.

b)

A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

c)

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

d)

A force that is generated by friction between two surfaces.

128.

What is gravitational force?

a)

Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

b)

Gravitational force is the repulsion between two objects due to their mass.

c)

Gravitational force is the force that keeps objects in motion.

d)

Gravitational force is the energy produced by an object's mass.

129.

What is normal force?

a)

The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it.

b)

The force that opposes the motion of an object in a fluid.

c)

The gravitational force acting on an object in free fall.

d)

The force that causes an object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

130.

What factors affect gravitational force?

a)

The color of the objects and the distance between them.

b)

The mass of the objects and the distance between them.

c)

The temperature of the objects and their speed.

d)

The shape of the objects and the distance between them.

131.

What is the difference between mass and weight?

a)

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

b)

Mass and weight are the same; both refer to the quantity of matter in an object.

c)

Weight is the amount of matter in an object, while mass is the force of gravity acting on that matter.

d)

Mass is a measure of an object's volume, while weight is a measure of its density.

132.

What is the formula for calculating weight?

a)

Weight = mass + gravitational acceleration (W = m + g)

b)

Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration (W = m × g)

c)

Weight = mass ÷ gravitational acceleration (W = m ÷ g)

d)

Weight = mass - gravitational acceleration (W = m - g)

133.

What is tension force?

a)

A force that pushes objects apart

b)

A pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight

c)

A force that acts on an object in motion

d)

A force that resists the motion of an object

134.

What is the relationship between force and motion?

a)

A force applied to an object can change its speed or direction, resulting in motion.

b)

Force and motion are unrelated concepts in physics.

c)

Motion can occur without any force acting on an object.

d)

Force is only necessary to stop an object from moving.

135.

What is the significance of balanced and unbalanced forces?

a)

Balanced forces cause an object to accelerate, while unbalanced forces do not change an object's motion.

b)

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

c)

Balanced forces always result in motion, while unbalanced forces always result in rest.

d)

Balanced forces are stronger than unbalanced forces, leading to a change in motion.

136.

What are the two main types of forces?

a)

Frictional forces and gravitational forces.

b)

Contact forces and non-contact forces.

c)

Magnetic forces and electrical forces.

d)

Tension forces and buoyant forces.

137.

What is the role of air resistance?

a)

Air resistance is a type of friction that acts against the motion of objects moving through the air.

b)

Air resistance helps objects to move faster through the air.

c)

Air resistance has no effect on the motion of objects.

d)

Air resistance is a force that propels objects forward.

138.
If there are two forces going in the same direction how would you find the net force?
a)
Subtract
b)
Add
c)
Neither
d)
Multiply
139.
With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.
a)
larger 
b)
smaller 
c)
equal 
140.
Forces that have a net force of zero ( the object is still).
a)
Balanced force
b)
Unbalanced force
141.
Calculate the net force shown in the  diagram?
a)
41 N
b)
25 N
c)
16 N
d)
9 N
142.
Calculate the net force shown in the  diagram?
a)
0N
b)
400 N
c)
600 N
d)
800 N
143.

If both people are exerting a force of 20 N, what is the net force?

a)

20 N

b)

40 N

c)

400 N

d)

0 N

144.

If the boy is pulling with a force of 10 N and the girl is pushing with a force 20 N, what is the net force on the box?

a)

10 N

b)

20 N

c)

30 N

d)

0 N

145.

If the wind is heading south with a force of 5 N, and a car is going north with force of 78936 N, what is the Net Force and Direction.

a)

78931 N North

b)

78931 N South

c)

78531 N North

d)

78531 N South

146.

How do you find the net force of this image.

a)

Add up all the arrows

b)

Add a green arrow and the orange arrow.

c)

Subtract all the arrows.

d)

Add the green arrows and subtract the orange arrow.

147.

What is the overall Net Force and which side has a greater Net Force?

a)

641, Left

b)

571, Left

c)

601, Right

d)

480, Right

148.

If a person is picking up a book with the force of 50 N and the gravity is pushing down with 15 N, what is the net force?

a)

50 N

b)

35 N

c)

65 N

d)

15 N

149.

You and your friend, are playing tug of war. Your friend pulls with a force of 55 N, to the rights. You pull with a force of 65 N, to the left. What is the net force on the rope?

a)

20 N, to the left

b)

20 N, to the right

c)

10 N, to the right

d)

10 N, to the left

150.
What direction is this object moving and what is the net force? 
a)
10N Right 
b)
0N 
c)
25N Right 
d)
1N Right 
151.
Is this a balanced or unbalance force?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
c)
Neither one
d)
Both
152.
Which direction will the object move?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Right
d)
Left
153.
What is the net force?
a)
5 N
b)
45 N to the left
c)
5 N to the right
d)
45 N to the right
154.
What is the net force?
a)
17 N Right
b)
3 N Right
c)
3 N Left
d)
17 N Left
155.

Student A is pulling at 57 newtons and student B is pushing at 96 newtons. What is the net force (calculation).

a)

153 N Left

b)

39 N Left

c)

153 N Right

d)

39

156.

Mrs. Jones is pulling a rope at 73 newtons, and a student is pulling a rope at 47 newtons. What is the net force (calculation).

a)

26

b)

120 N Left

c)

26 N Left

d)

120

157.

What is the net force (calculation).

a)

5 N Right

b)

19 N Left

c)

13 N Right

d)

13 N Left

158.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
159.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states:
a)
Energy can created or destroyed but not transformed 
b)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformed
c)
Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed
160.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
161.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


flashlight turned off

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

162.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


fire burning

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

163.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


a beaker of vinegar and a container of baking soda

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

164.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


a cat running along a fence

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

165.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


a baseball thrown by a pitcher

a)

PE

b)

KE

166.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


a battery

a)

PE

b)

KE

167.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


a toaster producing heat

a)

PE

b)

KE

168.

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE):


a book sitting on a desk

a)

PE

b)

KE

169.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
170.
What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both potential and kinetic energy
d)
none of the above
171.
What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
172.
At which point is kinetic energy greatest? 
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
173.

A cart carrying a brick is pulled up an inclined plane. At what point does the cart have the greatest amount of potential energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

174.

Roller coasters use potential and kinetic energy to move carts around the track. Which selection below organizes the points of potential energy from GREATEST to LEAST?

a)

C, D, H, K, N

b)

B, D, H, J, L

c)

A, D, H, K, M

d)

A, E, G, I, M

175.

A rock falls over a waterfall as shown in the diagram. At which point does the rock have the most potential energy?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

176.

In the classroom demonstration shown below, a rubber ball is dropped from Position 1. The ball bounces as shown. At which of these positions does the ball have both the greatest kinetic energy and the least PE?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

177.

According to the above diagram, at what point would the roller coaster car have the greatest kinetic energy?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

178.

The drawing shows two identical airplanes at an air show. The airplanes are flying at the same speed. Airplane W is flying 50 m higher than Airplane X. Which statement best describes the energy of the two airplanes?

a)

Airplane W has a greater kinetic energy than Airplane X.

b)

The two airplanes have the same gravitational potential energy but different kinetic energies.

c)

Airplane X has more gravitational potential energy than Airplane W.

d)

The two airplanes have the same kinetic energy but different gravitational potential energies.

179.

A bicycle rider is traveling up a hill. When the rider reaches the top of the hill, she stops to rest. Then she travels down the hill. The diagram shows the rider in the three different positions.Which of these correctly

a)

When the rider is at the top of the hill, her potential energy is the greatest, and her kinetic energy is the least.

b)

As the rider moves up the hill, her kinetic energy increases, and her potential energy decreases.

c)

When the rider goes down the hill, her potential energy increases, and her kinetic energy decreases.

d)

As the rider reaches the bottom of the hill, her kinetic energy and her potential energy decrease.

180.

Potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

a)

Speed and Direction

b)

Height and Mass

c)

State of Matter and Properties

181.

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

e)

1

182.

When the pendulum swings, at which point is potential and kinetic energy are 50%?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

183.

When the pendulum swings, at which point is maximum kinetic energy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

184.
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
185.
What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?
a)
Electrical to chemical to light
b)
Sound to chemical to mechanical
c)
Chemical to electrical to sound
d)
Light to electrical to thermal
186.
Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?
a)
An e-reader
b)
a fan
c)
a manual pencil sharpener
d)
ipod
187.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
188.
Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?
a)
thermal -> electrical
b)
mechanical -> electrical
c)
chemical -> mechanical
d)
mechanical -> electromagnetic
189.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
190.
When the light changes, Potential Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Potential
b)
Mechanical
c)
Thermal
d)
Kinetic
191.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
192.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
Thermal
193.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
194.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
195.

Which of the following is the correct chain of energy that takes place when a flashlight is turned on?

a)

chemical => electrical => light

b)

mechanical => electrical => light

c)

nuclear => chemical => light

d)

thermal => chemical => mechanical

196.

What type of energy is food energy stored in your muscles?

a)

mechanical

b)

nuclear

c)

thermal

d)

chemical

197.

What is the correct energy chain from the sun to grass to cow?

a)

light and thermal => chemical => chemical

b)

light => heat => mechanical => chemical

c)

light => thermal => mechanical

d)

nuclear => chemical => potential

198.
Which of these is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy?
a)
A glow stick lights up when broken.
b)
Water heated by the sun evaporates.
c)
A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.
d)
A battery causes a buzzer to vibrate.
199.
Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?
a)
chemical → thermal → electrical
b)
chemical → electrical → light
c)
thermal → chemical → light
d)
chemical → electrical → chemical
200.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
201.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
202.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
203.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
204.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
205.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
206.
Energy you get from eating an apple
a)
nuclear energy
b)
electromagnetic energy
c)
sound energy
d)
chemical energy
207.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
208.
Can you destroy energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
209.

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

210.

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

a)

Chemical --> Radiant

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Radiant --> Chemical

d)

Mechanical --> Thermal

211.

What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?

a)

Radiant --> Chemical

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Chemical --> Mechanical

d)

Mechanical --> Chemical

212.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
213.
All of these properties describe metals except...
a)
malleable
b)
conductors
c)
brittle 
d)
shiny
214.
One property of a nonmetals is that it is a good conductor of electricity?
a)
true
b)
false
215.
All of the following would classify an element as a metal except?
a)
Dull
b)
Luster
c)
Malleable
d)
Hard
216.
Non-metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
217.
Which of the following properties refers to the ability of metals to be drawn into wires?
a)
A. malleability 
b)
B. compressibility
c)
C. ductility
d)
D. luster
218.
Metals appear to the _______ of the dark ziz-zag line on the periodic table. 
a)
A. right
b)
B. middle
c)
C. left
219.
Anytime you see the word SEMICONDUCTOR - what substance do you have?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
220.
If a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it is
a)
Ductile
b)
Magnetic
c)
Malleable
d)
Reactive
221.
Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon? 
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
d)
Pretty
222.

ductile means...

a)

can be made into wire

b)

can be bent or hammered

c)

can light up a light bulb

d)

it's shiny

223.

Which group of elements could have the characteristic of brittle?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

224.
Luster is ___________
a)
A.  the way light is reflected off a surface.
b)
A.  how well a piece of matter conducts electricity. 
c)
A.  the capability of being drawn out into thin wires or threads.
d)
A.  the capability of being hammered out thin.
225.
Nonmetals are ________ compared to metals.
a)
highly conductive
b)
brittle
c)
ductile
d)
non-conductive
226.

Conductivity is the ability to

a)

reflect light from a lustrous surface

b)

transfer thermal and electrical energy

c)

exist as a solid, liquid, or gas

d)

be hammered into thin sheets

227.
Which elements are found on the right side of The Periodic Table?
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Water

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