6th Grade Science Quiz

1. Wind, water, geothermal solar and biomass are what types of energy sources?
A. Carbon
B. Alternative
C. Gasoline
D. Automotive
2. _______ power uses windmills or turbines to create electricity
3. Another word for water power is __________________
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4. Renewable resources are resources that can be replaced by natural resources in a
period less than _______ years.
A. 50
B. 1000
C. 10
D. 100
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5. Coal, oil and natural gas are all ________ fuels.
A. Renewable
B. Fossil
C. Food
D. Hydroelectric
6. The advantages to wind power are that they are renewable and _____________
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7. The disadvantages to wind power is that it is harmful to ___________, unattractive
and requires a lot of land.
8. The advantage to water (hydropower) is that it is __________ and nonpolluting.
A. Wet
B. Abundent
C. Renewable
D. Fossil
9. The disadvantage to water (hydropower) is that it is _________________
A. not widely available and destroys habitat for fish and wildlife
B. gets things wet
C. is hard to manage
D. is expensive
10. ___________ is power from the sun.
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11. __________ uses trees, grasses and other organic sources to creat electricy and
fuel cars
12. Pollution that results when the gases released by burning oil and coal mix with water
in the air
A. Acid Rain
B. Landfill
C. Pollutants
D. Recycling
E. Solid Waste
13. Materials that can harm living things by interfering with life processes
A. Acid Rain
B. Landfill
C. Pollutants
D. Recycling
E. Solid Waste
14. Reusing materials after they have been changed into another form.
A. Acid Rain
B. Landfill
C. Pollutants
D. Recycling
E. Solid Waste
15. Whatever people throw away that is a solid or semisolid form.
A. Pollutants
B. Recycling
C. Solid Waste
D. Acid Rain
E. Landfill
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16. An area where garbage is deposited. Often lined with plastic or clay to keep harmful
chemicals from leaking.
A. Acid Rain
B. Landfill
C. Pollutants
D. Recycling
E. Solid Waste
17. The three R's of solid waste management are recycling, __________, and reusing.
18. Water covers _____ percent of Earth.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 90
D. 70
19. Less than _________ percent of water is fresh and can be used for drinking.
A. 1
B. 5
C. 10
D. 20
20. Reusing materials after they have been changed into a new form is_________
A. Recycling
B. Reducing
C. Reusing


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Grade 6 :: Lab Practices and Tools by seinalee
If there is a food product involved in a lab experiment, you are allowed to eat the product once the lab is completed.
True
False
Grade 6 :: Scientific Method by greenerkim
The scientific method is what scientists use to learn and study the world around them.
true
false
Grade 6 :: Atmosphere by jacksonjn
The atmosphere is the air around us.
True
False
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by Qalam
A is a push or a pull.
acceleration
force
motion
velocity
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by Qalam
The force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding past each other is called .
acceleration
inertia
resistance
friction
Grade 6 :: Properties of Matter by Qalam
Density is defined as .
the shape of a certain mass
the amount of volume to a certain shape
the amount of mass in a given volume
the length of a certain mass
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by SGC315
A. acceleration B. momentum C. effort force D. inertia E. effort force F. force G. resistance H. motion I. speed

A 1. This occurs whenever an object speeds up, slows down or changes direction

D 2. The resistance to a change in motion is called

B 3. The of an object is determined by is mass and velocity

H 4. This is the change of an object's position
Grade 6 :: Energy and Momentum by Qalam
is a form of energy an object has if it is moving.
Potential energy
Entropy
Kinetic energy
Thermal energy
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by Qalam
Average speed is found by .
dividing total distance traveled by the total time
multiplying the displacement by the time spent
multiplying total distance traveled by the total time
dividing the displacement by the time spent
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by Qalam
measures an object's tendency to resist changing its motion.
Inertia
Acceleration
Mass
Gravity
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by Qalam
The direction and speed of an object is described by its .
velocity
average displacement
average speed
displacement
Grade 6 :: Matter by Qalam
What are the four states of matter?
color, shape, size, and density
solid, liquid, vacuum, and plasma
heat, temperature, length, and mass
solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by Hugginkis
is the force that pulls two masses together.
Light
Gravity
Magnetism
Electricity
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by RobinJilin
A force
is expressed in newtons.
can cause an object to speed up, slow down or change direction.
is a push or a pull.
all of the above.
Grade 6 :: Properties of Matter by Qalam
An example of a chemical change is .
boiling
burning
melting
freezing
Grade 6 :: Solar System by SGC315
A. Mars B. Mercury C. Neptune D. Jupiter E. Earth F. Uranus G. Saturn H. Venus

A. 1. Which planet is most like Earth?

D. 2. Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

C. 3. Which planet has the most violent weather?

B. 4. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

E. 5. Which planet can man survive in his natural state?

G. 6. Which planet is known as the ringed planet?
Grade 6 :: Environmental Science by Qalam
Which of the following sources of energy is considered an alternative resource?
geothermal
fossil fuels
petroleum
nuclear
Grade 6 :: Magnetism and Electricity by SGC315
A. watt B. battery C. circuit D. resistor E. electrolyte F. switch

D 1. a material that reduces the flow of electricity

C 2. a continuous unbroken path through which electricity can flow.

F 3. a conductor that can be moved to bridge the gap or not bridge the gap in a circuit

A 4. the measurement of power, or how fast work is done

B 5. contains one or more electric cells

E 6. a liquid or paste substance that conducts electricity
Grade 6 :: Forces and Motion by RobinJilin
Why is it easy to slip when there is water on the floor?
The water is a lubricant and reduces the friction between your feet and the floor.
The friction between your feet and the floor changes from kinetic to static friction.
The water increases the friction between your feet and the floor.
The friction between our feet and the floor changes from sliding kinetic friction to rolling kinetic friction.
Grade 6 :: Ecology by rscastaneda1977
The study of the relationship of plants and animals with their physical environment.
biosphere
ecosphere
ecology