Which position is the planet Jupiter?
8
5
7
3
Which moon phase fits in the empty box?
first quarter
waxing crescent
waning gibbous
full moon
What state of matter change occurs at position A?
evaporation
freezing
melting
condensation
What is the effect of unbalanced forces on a moving object?
it can only change the direction, but not speed
it can only change speed, but not direction
it changes speed or direction
it maintains the same speed and direction
Which is a noncontact force?
a cat pushing a glass off a table
an apple falling to the ground from a tree
pedaling a bicycle
a car's brakes causing the car to stop
What is a way to conserve water?
limit your drinking water each day
turn off the lights when you leave a room
use rainwater collected in a barrel to water plants
let the water run while you brush your teeth
What state of matter change does the picture show?
gas changing to liquid
solid changing to liquid
liquid changing to solid
solid changing to gas
What season is at position C in the northern hemisphere?
fall
summer
spring
winter
What does the picture show?
the formation of a solution
a physical change
a chemical change
the formation of a mixture
What is this tool, and which mixture can this tool separate?
filter - a mixture of sand and rocks
sifter - a mixture of sand and rocks
filter - a mixture of food coloring & water
sifter - a mixture of sand and salt
Which best describes the model?
a molecules made up of smaller molecules
an atom made up of molecules
a molecule of an element
a molecule of a compound
What is the error in this model of the Earth, sun, and moon?
all three should be the same size
the moon should be larger than the sun
Earth should be larger than the moon
the sun should be smaller than the Earth
What is the mass of the rock?
15
10
50
can't tell - this is how to measure its volume
At which position does the rollercoaster have the most potential energy?
W
X
Z
Y
What does this image show?
solution
mixture
element
compound
What would the next moon phase be?
full moon
waxing crescent
new moon
first quarter
Which blocks have balanced forces on them?
1 & 4
1 & 3
2 & 4
2 & 3
What does the model show?
an atom
a physical change
the formation of rust
a chemical reaction
What is this moon phase?
first quarter
waning gibbous
new moon
third (last) quarter
What season is at position B in the northern hemisphere?
summer
winter
spring
fall
Which is a way to conserve water?
water plants in the early morning
take a bath instead of a short shower
wash only a few clothes in the washing machine at a time
use the water hose to clean the sidewalk instead of a broom
What fits in box C?
compound
element
molecule
heterogeneous mixture
What best fits in the empty box in this food chain?
a decomposer
a secondary consumer
a producer
a primary consumer
Which model of the solar system is shown, and who believed in it?
heliocentric - Aristotle & Copernicus
heliocentric - Copernicus & Galileo
geocentric - Galileo & Ptolemy
geocentric - Aristotle & Ptolemy
What state of matter change occurs at position C?
condensation
melting
freezing
evaporation
Why do smaller particles dissolve solutes faster than larger particles?
small particles have more surface area
large particles have more surface area
large particles weigh more
small particles can be stirred easier
What does the table of data show?
stirring a solute causes it to dissolve faster
hot solvent dissolves a solute faster than cold solvent
larger particles dissolve faster than smaller particles
smaller particles dissolve faster than larger particles
If a person went to the moon, how would it affect their mass and their weight?
weight would stay constant, but mass would increase
mass would stay constant, but weight would decrease
mass would stay constant, but weight would increase
mass and weight would both stay constant
Which is a an example of balanced forces on an object?
a car parked in a driveway
an airplane slowing down to land
a rollercoaster going down a hill
a kid on a swing going back and forth
What is the effect of friction on a moving object?
it slows and stops the object
it always changes the direction of the moving object
it has no effect on the object
it causes the object to speed up
Which moon phase and which kind of eclipse occurs at position X?
new moon; solar eclipse
new moon; lunar eclipse
full moon; lunar eclipse
full moon; solar eclipse
Which combination of substances creates a solution?
sand & water
sugar & water
sugar & salt
sand & salt
What does the model show?
a solid turning into a liquid
a gas turning into a liquid
a liquid turning into a solid
a liquid turning into a gas
Which is a contact force?
applied force to a box to push it across the floor
a magnet picking up a paper clip
a baseball falling back to the ground
a skydiver free-falling to the ground
Which is a body of saltwater?
ocean
lake
river
pond
What can best fit in box B?
compound
matter
homogeneous mixture
element
What is a way to conserve water?
buy water in bottles instead of using the sink
water your plants in the middle of the day
turn the water off while you brush your teeth
use a paper towel to clean dishes instead of soap and water
Which shows the correct order from most to least dense?
honey, marble, saltwater
marble, honey, saltwater
marble, saltwater, honey
saltwater, honey, marble
Which subatomic particle is the arrow pointing to?
neutron
electron
nucleus
proton
Which surface provides the least friction?
a carpeted floor
an icy road
a ramp with rough sandpaper
a gravel road
What can best fit in box C?
matter
homogeneous mixture
element
compound
Two cubes are made of metal - one is lead and one is iron. Which property would you use to tell them apart?
size
mass
volume
shape
What season is at position D in the northern hemisphere?
summer
spring
winter
fall
Does this correctly show the Law of Conservation of Mass?
no - the atoms rearrange and make new molecules
yes - the number and kind of atoms stays the same
yes - there are two different colors on both sides
no - the molecules stay the same on both sides
What state of matter change occurs at position B?
condensation
melting
freezing
evaporation
Why does hot solvent dissolve a solute faster?
the molecules of solute have more surface area
the molecules of solvent have less kinetic energy
nobody knows - it just does
the molecules of solvent have more kinetic energy
Which model of the solar system is this, and who believed it was true?
geocentric - Aristotle & Copernicus
geocentric - Aristotle & Ptolemy
heliocentric - Copernicus & Galileo
heliocentric - Copernicus & Ptolemy
How could engineers prevent rocks from blocking the road?
relocate the mountain to another site
cut down all the trees and other plants on the mountain
build a retaining wall by the road
make the road wider so cars can go around fallen rocks
What is the volume of the rock?
15
10
50
90
What is this moon phase?
waning gibbous
waning crescent
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
What state of matter change occurs at position D?
condensation
evaporation
melting
freezing
What season is at position A in the northern hemisphere?
summer
spring
winter
fall
What is the definition of motion?
the changing of the weight of an object
the changing of position of an object
the changing of the volume of an object
the changing of the mass of an object
Which surface provides the most friction?
sandpaper
tile floor
ice
glass table
What happens to the particles of a substance when energy is added?
they move slower and get farther apart
they move faster and get closer together
they move slower and get closer together
they move faster and get farther apart
How long is one lunar cycle?
365 1/4 days
6 months
24 hours
29 1/2 days
Which two measurements can affect the force of gravity between two objects?
distance & mass
volume & distance
mass & weight
size & mass
What is an example of balanced forces on an object?
a car slowing down to stop at a red light
a person speeding up on a bicycle going down a hill
a train moving on a straight track at 35 miles per hour
a vase falling off a shelf
What is freshwater?
water in oceans
water with almost no salt content
water that comes in plastic bottles
water with no dirt or trash in it
What happens to the particles of a substance when energy is removed?
they move faster and get closer together
they move slower and get closer together
they move slower and get farther apart
they move faster and get farther apart
What does the graph show?
if a solute is stirred, it dissolves faster
cold water dissolves solutes faster than hot water
hot water dissolves solutes faster than cold water
smaller particles dissolve faster than larger particles
What is the volume of the apple?
this isn't how to measure its volume
5
2
3
What is the volume of the glue stick?
12
14
20
8
In which situation would the gravity between two objects be the strongest?
the objects are far apart and have little mass
the objects are close together and have little mass
the objects are far apart and have a lot of mass
the objects are close together and have a lot of mass
How many full moons occur during MOST months?
2
8
4
1
Which moon phase can fit in the box with the question mark?
first quarter
new moon
waxing gibbous
third quarter
In which situation would the gravity between two objects be the weakest?
the objects are close together and have little mass
the objects are far apart and have little mass
the objects are close together and have a lot of mass
the objects are far apart and have a lot of mass