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FCPS 6th Grade Science Pre Assessment

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Question 1

1.

What is the smallest unit of matter?

C. cell

A. atom

B. molecule

D. particle

Question 2

2.

Which of the following are examples of physical changes? (multiple answers)

Melting ice

Baking a cake

Burning wood

Mixing sugar and water

Question 3

3.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid?

Takes the shape of its container

Has indefinite shape and volume

Moves freely and independently

Definite shape and volume

Question 4

4.

According to the equation below, what happened to the carbon and oxygen?

C + O2 → CO2

They combined chemically to form a new compound.

They combined chemically to form carbon and oxygen.

They combined physically to form a new mixture.

They combined physically to form a new element.

Question 5

5.

Julia drew the structure of an atom, as shown below.
Which of these correctly represents the labeled parts, 1, 2, 3, and 4?

electron
proton
nucleus
neutron

nucleus
proton
neutron
electron

proton
electron
neutron
nucleus

neutron
electron
proton
nucleus

Question 6

6.

In the chemical formula for ammonia, NH3, what does the subscript 3 represent?

The number of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms in each molecule of ammonia

The number of hydrogen atoms in each molecule of ammonia

The number of ammonia molecules that will bond together

The number of nitrogen atoms in each molecule of ammonia

Question 7

7.

Why is water known as the "universal solvent"?

It dissolves all known substances.

It dissolves only solid substances

It dissolves the greatest number of substances.

It dissolves substances faster than all other solvents.

Question 8

8.

Water is the only compound on Earth that -

does not dissolve other substances

contracts when it freezes

commonly exists in all three states of matter

is denser as a solid than as a liquid

Question 9

9.

Which of the following explanations best describes why ice cubes float in a glass of water?

The water weighs more than the ice.

The ice weighs more than the water.

The ice is more dense than the water.

The water is more dense than the ice.

Question 10

10.

In the image below, droplets of rain water remain on a blade of grass. This is most likely a result of which of the following?

Solubility

Chemical change

Chemical reaction

Adhesion

Question 11

11.

What is the study of the Earth's atmosphere called?

A. meteorology

D. botany

C. astronomy

B. geology

Question 12

12.

What happens during the equinox?

A. Longest day of the year

D. No sunlight

C. Shortest day of the year

B. Day and night are approximately equal

Question 13

13.

What is the main process by which heat energy is transferred to Earth from the Sun?

D. Radiation

C. Evaporation

A. Conduction

B. Convection

Question 14

14.

All of the following terms describe which type of energy?
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Visible spectrum
- Infrared radiation

chemical energy

nuclear energy

mechanical energy

solar energy

Question 15

15.

At which location on the mountain would the air pressure be the greatest?

B

D

A

C

Question 16

16.

Why is it important for mountain climbers to use oxygen at high elevations?

There is little nitrogen in the air at high altitudes.

There is no air at the top of mountains.

The ozone layer is damaged at high altitudes.

There is less oxygen in the air at high altitudes.

Question 17

17.

Which statement correctly describes a difference between the mesosphere and the stratosphere?

The mesopshere contains fewer oxygen molecules than the stratosphere. 

Air presssure is lower in the stratosphere than in the mesosphere.

Temperatures decrease with altitude only in the stratosphere.

The mesosphere has more active weather than the stratosphere.

Question 18

18.

The data table below shows the apparent air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Apparent air temperature is how hot the air feels at different air temperatures and different relative humidities.

If the air temperature is 90°F and the relative humidity is 70%, the apparent air temperature is -

20°F

71°F

106°F

113°F

Question 19

19.

Astronomers view objects in space through scientific instruments known as -

D. barometers

B. hygrometers

A. microscopes

C. telescopes

Question 20

20.

The Moon produces no light, and yet it shines at night. Why is this?

The Moon reflects the light from the Sun.

The Moon rotates at a very high speed.

The Moon is covered with a thin layer of ice.

The Moon has many craters.

Question 21

21.

Based on the diagram, which season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere of Earth?

A. Winter

D. Fall

B. Spring

C. Summer

Question 22

22.

Wilbur makes a science model to show the relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth during a full moon. Which arrangement shows their correct positions?

Question 23

23.

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's -

equator

land surface

poles

surface waters

Question 24

24.

Starting nearest to the sun and with planet #1, which of the following answers below correctly states the planets in order.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Question 25

25.

Which planet is labeled by the arrow?

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Question 26

26.

Refer to the planet labeled by the arrow.

Which of the following characteristics are unique to this planet?

liquid water

axial tilt

atmosphere

orbiting moon

Question 27

27.

Jenna is researching a celestial object for her Astronomy project. Using her notes below, what is the subject of her report?
- Tiny
- Made of rock and ice
- Thin atmosphere
- 5 moons
- No rings
- Orbits in the Kuiper Belt region
- Crosses into the orbit of another celestial object

A comet

A meteor

Mercury

Pluto

Question 28

28.

The diagram below shows the Sun and the planets in our Solar System. Which planets are considered the gas planets?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Jupiter

Question 29

29.

Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient plants and animals.

True

False

Question 30

30.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

Coal

Natural gas

Solar energy

Nuclear power

Question 31

31.

Which of the following are all examples of nonrenewable energy?

Solar, wind, and petroleum

Hydropower, biomass, and oil

Oil, natural gas, and petroleum

Natural gas, petroleum, and solar

Question 32

32.

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they -

produce pollution

are no longer used by humans

often contain microscopic animals

take millions of years to form

Question 33

33.

The sun plays a fundamental role in the development of many energy sources. Which of the following energy sources is the sun not involved in creating?

Coal

Wind

Biomass

Geothermal

Question 34

34.

What type of energy can be generated by the wind turbine shown below?

Radiant energy

Chemical energy

Nuclear energy

Electrical energy

Question 35

35.

The production of electricity using moving water is generally much cleaner than that produced by burning fossil fuels. How is water used to generate electricity?

Atomic bonds between the elements holding the water molecule together are broken releasing electrical energy.

Water in motion has kinetic energy that is transformed by a generator into electrical energy.

When heated, the elements in water form ions that conduct electricity.

Energy is released from the nucleus of the atoms that combine to form the water molecule.

Question 36

36.

Which elementary school did you attend for 6th grade?

Canterbury Woods Elementary School

Fairfax Villa Elementary School

Little Run Elementary School

Mantua Elementary School

Olde Creek Elementary School

Wakefield Forest Elementary School

Other Virginia elementary school (includes Virtual Virginia)

Other elementary school outside of Virginia

Homeschool

Oak View Elementary School