Category 1
Which of the following is considered a natural resource?
A) Money
B) Water
C) Technology
D) Knowledge
B) Water
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
A) Solid
B) Liquid
C) Gas
D) Energy
D) Energy
Which state of matter has particles that are closely packed together and vibrate in place?
A) Solid
B) Liquid
C) Gas
D) Plasma
A) Solid
Kinetic energy is defined as:
A) Energy stored in position
B) Energy of motion
C) Energy due to temperature
D) Energy that cannot be converted
B) Energy of motion
Which of the following statements about matter is correct?
A) Matter can be created and destroyed.
B) Matter is made up of atoms and molecules.
C) Matter cannot exist in different states.
D) Matter has no mass.
B) Matter is made up of atoms and molecules.
Which of the following statements is true about molecules?
A) They can only consist of one type of atom.
B) They can have different shapes and sizes.
C) They are always in a solid state.
D) They cannot exist in a gaseous state.
B) They can have different shapes and sizes.
Which of the following processes involves a substance transitioning directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase?
A) freezing
B) Sublimation
C) Melting
D) Deposition
B) Sublimation
How does income differ from wealth?
A) Income is a one-time payment, while wealth is accumulated over time.
B) Income is earned regularly, while wealth is the total value of assets.
C) Wealth is more important than income.
D) There is no difference; they are the same.
B) Income is earned regularly, while wealth is the total value of assets.
What is the primary component of water?
A) Nitrogen
B) Carbon
C) Hydrogen
D) Oxygen
C) Hydrogen
What is the primary characteristic of a liquid?
A) Definite shape and volume
B) Indefinite shape but definite volume
C) High compressibility
D) High thermal energy
B) Indefinite shape but definite volume
Which statement about states of matter is true?
A) All substances can exist in all states of matter.
B) The state of matter depends on temperature and pressure.
C) Solids can easily change to gases without passing through a liquid state.
D) Molecules do not exist in gas states.
B) The state of matter depends on temperature and pressure.
The term "particles" in a solid refers to:
A) Individual atoms only
B) Atoms, molecules, or ions
C) Only molecules
D) Only ions
B) Atoms, molecules, or ions
What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it cools down?
A) It increases
B) It decreases
C) It remains the same
D) It converts to kinetic energy
B) It decreases
The process in which a gas transforms directly into a solid is known as:
A) freezing
B) melting
C) sublimation
D) deposition
D) deposition
GDP (Gross domestic product) is a measure of what?
A) Total income of individuals
B) Total wealth of a country
C) The economic performance of a country
D) Natural resource availability
C) The economic performance of a country
Atoms are best described as:
A) The smallest unit of matter
B) Combinations of molecules
C) Substances that cannot be broken down
D) Particles that make up cells
A) The smallest unit of matter
Gas particles are characterized by:
A) Being tightly packed
B) Having a definite volume
C) Moving freely with high kinetic energy
D) Being immobile
C) Moving freely with high kinetic energy
What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?
A) They slow down
B) They move closer together
C) They gain kinetic energy and move faster
D) They become atoms
C) They gain kinetic energy and move faster
During a science experiment, students observed several reactions. Which of the following observations best indicates that a chemical change has occurred?
1. A solid forms when vinegar is mixed with baking soda, producing bubbles.
2. Sugar dissolves in water, creating a sweetened liquid.
3. Ice melts into water when left at room temperature.
4. A metal rusts when exposed to air and moisture.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3 and 2
d) 1 and 4
d) 1 and 4
In which state of matter are particles most closely packed?
A) Solid
B) Liquid
C) Gas
D) Plasma
A) Solid
When ice (solid water) is heated, it undergoes a phase change to become liquid water. This process is referred to as:
A) sublimation
B) freezing
C) melting
D) deposition
C) melting
What does agricultural suitability refer to?
A) The aesthetic appeal of farmland
B) The technology used in farming
C) The economic value of crops grown
D) The ability of land to support agriculture
D) The ability of land to support agriculture
Molecules are formed when:
A) Atoms combine chemically
B) Atoms are destroyed
C) Matter is heated
D) States of matter change
A) Atoms combine chemically
Thermal energy refers to:
A) Energy stored in chemical bonds
B) The energy associated with the temperature of a substance
C) Energy released during a phase change
D) The energy of motion
B) The energy associated with the temperature of a substance
Which of the following represents a physical change?
A) Burning wood
B) Ice melting into water
C) Baking a cake
D) Rusting metal
B) Ice melting into water
Which of the following best describes the motion of particles in a gas?
A) Fixed in place
B) Moving slowly
C) Rapid and random
D) Constantly vibrating
C) Rapid and random
The change from a gas to a liquid is called:
A) Vaporization
B) Condensation
C) Freezing
D) Sublimation
B) Condensation
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between freezing and melting?
A) They are the same process occurring in opposite directions.
B) Freezing occurs at higher temperatures than melting.
C) Melting is an exothermic process, while freezing is endothermic.
D) They are unrelated processes.
A) They are the same process occurring in opposite directions.
A food desert is best described as:
A) An area with high agricultural output
B) A region with limited access to affordable and nutritious food
C) A place where food is plentiful
D) An urban area with many restaurants
B) A region with limited access to affordable and nutritious food
Which of the following describes the properties of a solid?
A) Has a definite shape and volume
B) Takes the shape of its container
C) Has no definite shape but a definite volume
D) Easily compressible
A) Has a definite shape and volume
Temperature is a measure of:
A) The total energy of particles
B) The average kinetic energy of particles
C) The amount of matter in an object
D) The volume of a substance
B) The average kinetic energy of particles
The process of a liquid turning into a gas is called:
A) Condensation
B) Evaporation
C) Sublimation
D) Freezing
B) Evaporation
The boiling point of a substance is:
A) The temperature at which it freezes
B) The temperature at which it changes from solid to liquid
C) The temperature at which it changes from liquid to gas
D) The temperature at which it condenses
C) The temperature at which it changes from liquid to gas
Which of the following best describes the property of a liquid?
A) It has definite shape and volume.
B) It takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.
C) It has no definite shape or volume.
D) It is always compressible.
B) It takes the shape of its container but has a definite volume.
What is the primary factor that influences the rate of sublimation of a solid?
A) Temperature and pressure
B) The mass of the solid
C) The color of the solid
D) The volume of the solid
A) Temperature and pressure