WorksheetsSCIENCE 6 - CCS OLYMPIA
Total questions: 121
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
What part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
Stem
Leaves
Roots
Flower
Energy that comes from the Sun. Choose the correct term.
Solar energy
Geothermal energy
Chemical energy
Wind energy
Which simple machine is used to lift heavy objects using a rope and wheel?
Lever
Pulley
Inclined plane
Screw
Which change best matches Evaporation?
Gas to liquid
Liquid to gas
Which change best matches Condensation?
Gas to liquid
Liquid to gas
True or False: Matter occupies space and has mass.
True
False
What force pulls objects toward the Earth?
Magnetism
Gravity
Friction
Electricity
The process by which plants make their own food. Choose the correct term.
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Germination
Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
Crust
Mantle
Inner core
Outer core
Which is an example of a renewable energy source?
Coal
Oil
Wind
Natural gas
What property of matter refers to the amount of space it occupies?
Mass
Density
Volume
Weight
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
Lungs
Brain
Heart
Stomach
TRUE OR FALSE: Friction helps slow down moving objects.
True
False
Which mixture can be separated using a magnet?
Sand and salt
Iron filings and sand
Sugar and water
Oil and water
The layer of air surrounding the Earth.
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
What change of matter happens when ice turns into water?
Freezing
Evaporation
Melting
Condensation
Which cloud type brings rain?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Give TWO example of a homogeneous mixture.
Which simple machine is a slanted surface?
Lever
Wheel and axle
Inclined plane
Pulley
Which system of the body helps us breathe?
Digestive
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous
TRUE OR FALSE: Plants are consumers in the food chain.
True
False
What type of energy is produced by vibrating objects?
Light
Heat
Sound
Electrical
Organ that absorbs nutrients from food.
Which part of the plant carries food to other parts?
Roots
Stem
Leaves
Flower
What causes day and night on Earth?
Revolution of Earth
Rotation of Earth
Gravity of the Moon
Heat of the Sun
Which term matches "Breaks down dead organisms"?
Producer
Decomposer
Which term matches "Makes its own food"?
Producer
Decomposer
Which activity shows a chemical change?
Cutting paper
Melting ice
Burning wood
Freezing water
TRUE OR FALSE: Liquids have a definite shape.
True
False
Which energy is stored in food?
Mechanical
Chemical
Electrical
Sound
What do you call animals that eat plants only?
Carnivores
Omnivores
Herbivores
Decomposers
Instrument used to measure mass.
Balance
Thermometer
Ruler
Stopwatch
Why are plants important in the food chain?
They eat animals
They recycle waste
They are producers
They cause pollution
Which mixture is evenly distributed?
Suspension
Heterogeneous
Homogeneous
Colloid
Example of a non-renewable energy source.
Coal
Sunlight
Wind
Flowing water
TRUE OR FALSE: Gravity can push objects upward.
True
False
Which layer of the Earth is directly beneath the crust?
Inner core
Outer core
Mantle
Atmosphere
What type of force opposes motion between two surfaces?
Friction
Gravity
Magnetism
Tension
Which system removes waste from the body?
Nervous
Excretory
Digestive
Respiratory
What happens to water when it evaporates?
Liquid to solid
Gas to liquid
Liquid to gas
Solid to gas
Which material is biodegradable?
Plastic
Glass
Paper
Metal
Energy used to run appliances.
Which simple machine is a seesaw an example of?
Pulley
Lever
Screw
Wedge
TRUE OR FALSE: Decomposers help recycle nutrients in the ecosystem.
True
False
Which cloud is thin and wispy?
Nimbus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
Why should we conserve energy?
To waste resources
To save money and resources
To create pollution
To destroy nature
Process of separating salt from water using heat.
Evaporation
Filtration
Decantation
Distillation
What will happen if friction did not exist?
Objects will stop easily
Objects will not move
Objects will keep sliding
Objects will melt
Which part of the plant protects the seeds?
Leaf
Stem
Fruit
Root
Which activity helps reduce pollution?
Burning trash
Throwing garbage anywhere
Recycling materials
Cutting trees
What type of energy is produced by moving objects?
Mechanical
Chemical
Light
Heat
TRUE OR FALSE: Wind energy is a renewable energy source.
True
False
Animals that eat dead plants and animals.
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Scavengers
Decomposers
Which layer protects Earth from harmful rays of the Sun?
Crust
Mantle
Atmosphere
Core
Which change of matter happens when water turns into ice?
Evaporation
Condensation
Freezing
Melting
Which system controls body activities?
Digestive system
Circulatory system
Skeletal system
Nervous system
Which mixture can be separated by filtration?
Oil and water
Sand and water
Sugar and water
Salt and water
Which is a cause of air pollution?
Vehicle emissions
Using public transportation
Planting trees
Wearing masks
Which simple machine has a wheel and rope?
Lever
Inclined plane
Pulley
Screw
The Sun is the main source of energy on Earth.
True
False
Which part of the digestive system breaks down food first?
Stomach
Mouth
Intestine
Esophagus
Force that makes objects fall to the ground.
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Electricity
Which practice shows proper waste management?
Open dumping
Recycling
Burning trash
Littering
Which cloud looks like cotton balls?
Nimbus
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
What happens when gas changes into liquid?
Evaporation
Condensation
Which animal is a carnivore?
Cow
Goat
Lion
Deer
Property of matter that tells how heavy an object is.
Mass
Volume
Weight
Density
TRUE OR FALSE: Photosynthesis needs sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
True
False
Which system transports oxygen and nutrients?
Nervous
Digestive
Circulatory
Respiratory
Why are simple machines useful?
They make work harder
They increase effort
They make work easier
They stop motion
Which energy comes from the movement of electrons?
Sound
Electrical
Mechanical
Chemical
The hardest outer layer of the Earth.
Mantle
Core
Crust
Atmosphere
Which material is attracted to a magnet?
Plastic
Wood
Iron
Glass
Which practice helps protect the environment?
Illegal logging
Overfishing
Tree planting
Burning fossil fuels
TRUE OR FALSE: All mixtures can be separated easily.
True
False
What happens to plants without sunlight?
They grow faster
They die
They change color
They produce more food
Which system removes carbon dioxide from the body?
Digestive
Nervous
Respiratory
Excretory
The movement of the Earth around the Sun.
Which change of matter is irreversible?
Melting ice
Freezing water
Burning paper
Evaporating water
Why is balance important in an ecosystem?
To increase pollution
To maintain life
To destroy organisms
To stop food chains
Which energy is felt as warmth?
Light
Heat
Sound
Electrical
Method of separating mixtures using a magnet.
TRUE OR FALSE: The mantle is the outermost layer of the Earth.
True
False
Which practice saves electricity?
Leaving lights on
Unplugging appliances
Using broken wires
Overloading outlets
Which animal is a producer?
Cow
Lion
No animal; producers are plants such as grass and algae
Chicken
What happens when oil and water are mixed?
They dissolve
They evaporate
They form layers
They freeze
Cloud that brings thunderstorms.
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Which simple machine is a knife an example of?
Lever
Wedge
Screw
Pulley
Why are decomposers important?
They cause disease
They clean the air
They recycle nutrients
They stop food chains
Which energy source is fossil fuel?
Wind
Solar
Coal
Water
TRUE OR FALSE: Recycling helps reduce waste.
True
False
The center of the Earth.
Crust
Mantle
Core
Lithosphere
Which activity shows conservation of water?
Leaving faucet open
Fixing leaks
Wasting water
Playing with hose
What happens when there is too much pollution?
Cleaner air
Health problems
Which part of the plant helps in reproduction?
Root
Stem
Leaf
Flower
Which force slows down a rolling ball?
Gravity
Friction
Magnetism
Electricity
Animals that eat plants and animals.
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Detritivores
Why is the Sun important to Earth?
It causes pollution
It provides energy
It blocks rain
It cools Earth
True or False: The circulatory system helps in breathing.
True
False
Which mixture is heterogeneous?
Salt and water
Sugar and water
Sand and water
Vinegar and water
True or False: Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
True
False
Which instrument is used to record earthquakes?
Barometer
Seismograph
Thermometer
Anemometer
Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of the Earth’s crust.
Volcano
Tidal wave
Earthquake
Landslide
Which layer of the Earth is directly involved in earthquakes?
Core
Mantle
Give ONE cause of an earthquake.
Movement of tectonic plates
Solar eclipses
Strong winds
Phases of the Moon
TRUE OR FALSE: Earthquakes can change the Earth’s surface.
True
False
What should you do DURING an earthquake?
Run outside
Use the elevator
Drop, Cover, and Hold
Stand near windows
The point inside the Earth where an earthquake starts.
Focus (hypocenter)
Epicenter
Crust
Fault scarp
Which is a safe action AFTER an earthquake?
Return immediately to damaged houses
Check for injuries
Ignore warnings
Touch fallen wires
Give ONE hazard caused by earthquakes.
Ground shaking
Cleaner air
Gentle breezes
Longer daylight
TRUE OR FALSE: Volcanoes release lava, ash, and gases during eruptions.
True
False
Which material flows out of a volcano?
Soil
Lava
Ice
Sand
Opening on Earth’s surface where magma comes out.
Volcanic vent
Fault
Fold
Ocean trench
Why are volcanic eruptions dangerous?
They improve air quality
They release harmful materials
They stop earthquakes
They cool the Earth only
Effect of volcanic eruption on the environment.
Ash fall that damages plants and buildings
Instant creation of new oceans
Permanent end to rainfall
Cleaner skies immediately
TRUE OR FALSE: Ash fall from volcanoes can cause breathing problems.
True
False
What should people do BEFORE a volcanic eruption?
Go near the crater
Prepare emergency supplies
A warning level issued when a volcano shows increased activity.
Normal
Advisory
Watch
Warning
Which action is SAFE DURING a volcanic eruption?
Going outside without protection
Staying indoors with windows closed
Watching near the volcano
Touching hot lava
Give ONE safety measure AFTER a volcanic eruption.
