SOLAR SYSTEM
The planets in our solar system are divided into two groups: the inner planets and the outer planets. The inner planets are: (4)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
A cup of hot water loses energy as it sits on a kitchen counter. What is the best way to measure the amount of energy lost? A. Use a balance to measure the change in mass B. Use a ruler to measure the change in height of the water C. Use a graduated cylinder to measure the change in volume D. Use a thermometer to measure the change in temperature
D. use a thermometer to measure the change in temperature
Name 4 landforms.
Any of the following are correct: plains, mountain, valley, hill, island, peninsula, canyon, plateau
Andrea was sitting on top of the playground slide. What will pull her down the slide when she lets go? A. friction B. gravity C. magnets D. the wind
B. gravity
Alexa left her cup of ice water on the table. When she went back to drink it later, all that was left in her glass was liquid water. Why there was no ice left in Alexa's cup?
The water was warmer than the ice and caused the ice to melt.
What keeps the Moon traveling in nearly the same path each time it orbits Earth?
A. Space
B. Gravity
Gravity
What type of energy must be added to change water from ice to steam?
A. Electrical Energy
B. Heat Energy
C. Mechanical Energy
D. Chemical Energy
Thermal/ Heat Energy
The source of an earthquake is usually.....
A. Movement of plates
B. Mountains Growing
C. Mountains Breaking
D. A wave in the ocean
movement of Earth's plates
What is an object used to look at VERY small objects?
microscope
Salt dissolved in water is an example of what?
A. Solution
B. Mixture
C. Solid
a solution
Tyler noticed there are many stars in the night sky. During the day, Tyler only observed the sun. What conclusion can Tyler make about the stars and the sun based on his observations? A. The sun is a planet, not a star B. The sun is the biggest star C. There are many stars other than the sun, but they are far away D. All other stars are brighter than the sun
C. there are many stars other than the sun, but they are far away
What is the main source of ENERGY for our Earth?
The Sun
Trystin placed dead leaves, cut grass, and bits of twigs in a container with a lid. After a month, he opened the container and noticed soil had started to form. What process created the soil?
A. Decomposition (break down)
B. Invisibility
C. Erosion
decomposition
As Paola is riding her bike, there is friction between the tires and the road. If Paola stops to feel the tires, what will she most likely observe? A. the tire feels sticky B. the tires feel wet C. the tires feel cold D. the tires feel warm
D. the tires feel warm
What is are the states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Why are people on Earth able to see the Moon?
A. The moon is a star
B. The Moon orbits the Earth and reflects light from the Sun back to Earth.
C. The moon is only 200 miles away from the Earth
The Moon orbits the Earth and reflects light from the Sun back to Earth.
Durning the summer months, Jahari's house gets very hot. His father will turn on the air conditioner to cool the house down. What form of energy is needed for the air conditioner to work? A. heat energy B. light energy C. electrical energy D. sound energy
C. electrical energy
When volcanoes erupt, a column of hot ash arises from them. How can this cause the Earth's surface to rapidly change?
A. Can create dust and from new landforms
B. No changes
C. Weathering
The column collapses, coating the surrounding area with dust.
Karlene is setting up an investigation. She and her friend Samantha, use a flashlight from one point in her room to the hallway outside of her room. How can Rosa change the path of the light? A. reflect the light off a mirror B. refract the light off a mirror C. absorb the light into the mirror D. change the color of the light in the mirror
A. reflect the light off a mirror
Which of the following lab stations describes students working with mixtures? Station 1: measuring water using graduated cylinders Station 2: building towers using wooden blocks of the same size Station 3: Separating glass marbles and metal paper clips Station 4: melting ice cubes under a heat lamp
Station 3
Rafael was studying about all the stars in the sky. How is the sun different from other stars? A. it is a planet B. it is closer to earth C. it gives off more light energy D. it is bigger
B. it is closer to earth
Energy in an object due to its motion, position, or both is what type of energy?
A. Chemical Energy
B. Heat Energy
C. Mechanical Energy
D. Electrical Energy
Mechanical Energy
Cotton is a natural resource. What is made from it?
Parts of the plant are used to make clothing.
What is a scientist who forecasts the weather called?
Meteorologist
Jayce poured liquid into the squares of an ice tray and put the tray in the freezer. Hours later, he takes the ice tray out and dumps the square-shaped matter out into a bowl. What happened to the liquid?
The liquid took the shape of the squares in the tray, froze into a solid, and kept its shape when it was dumped into the bow.