Space Science
Force & Motion
Circuits & Light
Properties of Matter
Vocabulary
100
The diagram shows sunlight shining on Earth. What locations on the diagram are experiencing NIGHTTIME?
Select THREE correct answers
1, 3, and 5
100
Which actions will make moving the cart in one direction easiest for the students?
A. student 1 pulls the cart to the left while student 2 pulls cart to the right
B. student 1 pulls the cart to the left while student 2 pushes the cart to the left
C. student 1 pushes the cart to the right while student 2 pushes the card downward
B. student 1 pulls the cart to the left while student 2 pushes the cart to the left
100
The circuit has four lightbulbs and three switches. If Switch 1 is closed, which lightbulbs will glow?
Select TWO correct answers
Bulb 1 and Bulb 2
100
A student divided the following items into two groups. The students placed five items into one group, and two items in another group.
The student most likely classified the items into two groups based on their -------
A. attraction to a magnet
B. ability to conduct energy
C. physical state
D. solubility in water
D. solubility in water
100
What is solubility?
an object's ability to dissolve or not in water
200
How many planets in the solar system are farther from the sun than jupiter is?
three (3)
200
As the ball is rolling after Push 1, the student applies Push 2 to the ball. Which answer choice describes the change in motion due to the two pushes on the ball?
A. The ball moves toward Position M and then stops at Position K
B. The ball moves toward Position L and then stops at Position M
C. The ball moves toward Position K and then stops at Position N
C. The ball moves toward Position K and then stops at Position N
200
Which process did light undergo in this picture to produce the image of the trees and clouds on the water's surface?
Reflection
200
Before mixing sugar into hot tea, a student recorded the observations shown in the table.
Which physical property of the sugar will stay the same after the sugar is mixed with the hot tea?
A. color
B. texture
C. mass
D. shape
C. mass
200
What is conductivity?
An object's ability to let energy flow through (electrical or thermal)
300
Which statement explains why the sun appears to move across the sky during the day?
A. earth revolves around the sun
B. earth rotates on its axis
C. the sun revolves around the Earth
D. the sun rotates on its axis
B. the earth rotates on its axis
300
A student watches a toy car speed up as it rolls down a ramp. After the car gets to the bottom of the ramp, the car slows to a stop across the classroom floor.
Which force caused the car to speed up when rolling down the ramp, and which force caused it to slow down when rolling across the floor?
Gravity- car speeds up when rolling down the ramp
Friction- car slows down when rolling across the floor
300
The diagram below shows a spot on the wall formed by light from a light source.
Which of these correctly describes how the laser behaves after it leaves the light source?
A. the laser travels through the prism without bending and is reflected by the mirror
B. the laser is refracted as it enters/ leaves the prism and is reflected by the mirror
C. the laser is reflected by the prism and refracted by the mirror
B. the laser is refracted as it enters/ leaves the prism and is reflected by the mirror
300
Characteristics of four unknown materials are shown in the table.
Which material is MOST LIKELY rubber?
A. Material W
B. Material X
C. Material Y
D. Material Z
D. Material Z
300
What is the difference between Earth's rotation vs. Earth's revolution?
Rotation= earth spinning on its axis causes day & night
Revolution= earth orbiting around the Sun and causes seasons
400
Based on the diagram, which lunar phase will happen directly after X?
400
Between what positions would the person speed up (go faster)?
position A to Position B because of GRAVITY
400
Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow two of the lightbulbs to remain lit?
Position 2
400
Which heading/ title belongs in the last column?
A. Floats on the surface of water
B. Dissolves quickly in water
C. Conducts electricity
D. Insulates thermal energy
C. Conducts Electricity
400
What is FRICTION?
a type of force that wants to stop or slow down motion
500
A student is comparing the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon.
Which statements are correct?
Select TWO correct answers
B. the moon is made of gas, and the earth is a rocky solid
C. the earth is smaller than the moon and larger than the sun
D. the sun produces its own light, and the moon only reflects light
E. the sun, the moon, and earth each contain liquid water
A and D
500
A student has 3 blocks. Each block is made of iron, lead, or copper, ALl three blocks have equal masses and are the same color.
How could the student determine whether any of the blocks are made of iron?
A. place a magnet close to each of the blocks
B. record whether the blocks float or sink in water
C. try to dissolve the blocks in a beaker of water
D. drop the blocks from a certain height and record any cracks
A. place a magnet close to each of the blocks
500
What explains why a coin at the bottom of a pool of water seems closer to the surface than it really is?
A. light reflects from the surface of the water
B. light reflected from the coin changes direction as it leaves the water
C. light travels only in straight lines after being reflected
D. light reflected from the coin is absorbed by the water
B. light reflected from the coin changes direction as it leaves the water (refraction)
500
Which mixtures could BEST be separated using this equipment below?
Select TWO correct answers
A. Sand and water
B. Vinegar and oil
C. Salt and Pepper
D. Sugar and water
E. vinegar and beans
A and E
500
What is the difference between REFLECTION, REFRACTION, and ABSORPTION?
reflection- light bounces
refraction- light bends
absorption- light stops