Simple Machines
Inclined Planes I
Inclined Planes II
R.t.M.C.E.
Characteristics of Organisms
100
Simple machines decrease the amount of
A Distance traveled
B Gravity
C Force
D Work Done
C Force
100
When you increase the distance of a moving object on an inclined plane . . .
A The Force remains the same
B More force is Needed
C The Distance has no effect
D Less force is needed
D Less force is needed
100
An inclined plane reduces effort by:
A Increased the distance through which the force is applied
B Increased work
C Decrease the distance through which the force is applied
D Reduce work
A Increased the distance through which the force is applied
100
All matter is made up of small particles called
A Cells
B Atoms
C Mass
D Units
B Atoms
100
Robert Hooke used an early microscope to view cork. His study of the microscopic cork structures was historically important because it lead to
A The discovery of life
B non of the answers
C the invention of a more powerful microscope
D the naming of the cell
D. the naming of the cell
200
What is the MAIN function of simple machines like inclined planes and pulleys?
A They slow down movement to make work easier
B They decrease the amount of work being done by increasing the amount of force
C They eliminate work completely
D Make it easier to to the same amount of work
D Make it easier to to the same amount of work
200
What is a disadvantage of using an inclined plane to lift a heavy object?
A The object must move a greater distance
B Heavy objects usually take up more space
C Many objects are difficult to tilt straight up
D It takes less effort to move the object
A. The object must move a greater distance
200
On which amusement park ride might you see an inclined plane?
A Roller Coaster
B Spinning Teacup
C Merry-go=round
D Bumper Cars
A Roller Coaster
200
The diagram shows the elements found in the human body.
Which element belongs in the box marked with an X? 
A Oxygen
B Calcium
C Sulfur
D Phosphorus
A Oxygen
200
The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle inside of a cell. A nucleus is present in which type of cell?
A Eukaryotic
B Neither Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic
C Both Eukaryotic
D Prokaryotic
A Eukaryotic
300
A lower ramp will be longer, allowing for less force to be used, but makes an object travel a greater distance.
True or False
TRUE
300
A lower ramp will be longer, allowing for less force to be used, but makes an object travel a greater distance.
True or False
True
300
Workers push a heavy box up an inclined plane and onto a truck.
Which best explains why these workers use an inclined plane?
A It keeps their clothing clean
B It makes the boxes weight less
C It makes the work easier
D It keeps the box form breaking
C It makes the work easier
300
Which of the following is not an element?
A Gold
B Air
C Oxygen
D Chlorine
B Air
300
Humans are always consumers. Most humans are omnivores, but some humans eat only plant matter making them herbivores. However, all humans are considered to be -
A Heterotrophs
B Autotrophs
C Carnivores
D Producers
A Heterotrophs
400
The spring scale can be used to measure _________ in _________ .
A Volume / Newtons
B Mass / Grams
C Force / Newtons
D force / Weight
C. Force / Newtons
400
All of the following are examples of inclined planes EXCEPT
A Wheelchair ramp
B Stairs
C Student Desk
D Playground slides
C Student Desk
400
Jaelyn’s parents cannot lift a washing machine up a stairway. Jaelyn tells her parents that it would be much easier to move the machine if they make a ramp and push the washer up the ramp. Which kind of simple machine is Jaelyn suggesting they use?
A Wheel and Axel
B Inclined Planes
C Wheel
D Pully
B Inclined Planes
400
Hay is made up of organic (living) compounds. What are the main elements in many organic compounds
A Sodium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
B Radon, Oxygen, Helium
C Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
D Helium, carbon, sodium
C Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
400
A major cause of genetic variation within a species is the result of -
A Cloning
B Extinction
C Sexual Reproduction
D Asexual Reproduction
C Sexual Reproduction
500
This is necessary to get something moving.
A Motion
B Force
C Resistance
D Effort
B Force
500
Inclined planes reduce ____________ by increasing ________________
A Force / Distance
B Work / Time
C Distance / Force
D Speed / Work
A Force / Distance
500
All of the following are examples of inclined planes EXCEPT.
A Uphill Trial
B Table
C Slide
D Escalator
B Table
500
In the modern periodic table, the elements are arranged
A Oxidation Number
B Alphabetically
C by increasing atomic number
D By increasing number of Atoms
C by increasing atomic number
500
Some bacteria found deep in the ocean rely on minerals to produce their own energy similar to the way plants use sunlight to produce glucose. These bacteria are able to produce energy without consuming other organisms. These special bacteria are -
A Autotrophs
B Heterotrophs
C Omnivores
D Carnivores
A Autotrophs