Pre/Post Assessment 26-27
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100 Nsɛmmisa
6th Grade Science Pre/Post Assessment
Directions
Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer for each question. Some questions include graphs, charts, diagrams, or models to help you answer. Record only one answer for each question.
Questions 1–100
Which statement best describes a physical property of matter? (
A student places sugar into warm water and stirs it until the sugar disappears. What happened? (
Which particle has a negative charge? (
Which example is a chemical change? (
A student measures the mass of a sample before and after a chemical reaction. The mass stays the same. What law does this demonstrate? (
Which statement best describes atoms? (MS-PS1-1)
Which type of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape? (MS-PS1-4)
Which evidence would best show that a chemical reaction occurred? (MS-PS1-2)
A scientist compares the density of four objects.
Object Mass (g) Volume (cm3)
A 10 5
B 12 6
C 15 3
D 20 10
Which object has the greatest density? (MS-PS1-2)
Which statement correctly describes a pure substance? (MS-PS1-2)
What happens to particles when a solid melts? (MS-PS1-4)
Which example would best represent a compound? (MS-PS1-1)
Which tool would best measure the volume of water? (MS-PS1-2)
Which statement describes a heterogeneous mixture? (MS-PS1-2)
Why do particles in gases spread out to fill a container? (MS-PS1-4)
Which line on a graph best represents increasing temperature during heating? (MS-PS1-4)
Which force causes objects to fall toward Earth? (MS-PS2-4)
What happens when two forces acting on an object are balanced? (MS-PS2-2)
A soccer ball is kicked across a field. Which force slows the ball down? (MS-PS2-2)
Which object would most likely be attracted to a magnet? (MS-PS2-3)
Which statement is true about inertia? (MS-PS2-2)
Two students push a box in opposite directions. One pushes with 10 newtons (N) and the other pushes with 6 newtons (N). What is the net force? (MS-PS2-2)
Which situation shows action and reaction forces? (MS-PS2-1)
Why do astronauts appear weightless in space? (MS-PS2-4)
Which example on a graph shows an object moving at a constant speed? (MS-PS2-2)
A toy car speeds up when pushed harder. What causes the change? (MS-PS2-2)
Which statement best describes magnetic fields? (MS-PS2-3)
Why is wearing a seatbelt important in a moving car? (MS-PS2-2)
Which example demonstrates gravitational force? (MS-PS2-4)
Which statement best describes Newton’s Third Law? (MS-PS2-1)
A graph shows a bike rider traveling 5 meters every second.
Time (s) | Distance (m) |
|---|---|
1 | 5 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 15 |
4 | 20 |
What is the speed of the rider? (MS-PS2-2)
Which object has the greatest inertia? (MS-PS2-2)
What type of energy is stored energy? (MS-PS3-2)
Which example shows kinetic energy? (MS-PS3-1)
Which energy transformation occurs in a flashlight? (MS-PS3-5)
Why does rubbing hands together create warmth? (MS-PS3-3)
Which material is the best conductor of thermal energy? (MS-PS3-3)
A roller coaster car reaches the top of a hill. At this point, it has the greatest— (MS-PS3-2)
Which statement best describes conservation of energy? (MS-PS3-5)
Which example demonstrates energy transfer by conduction? (MS-PS3-3)
If a graph shows the temperature of water increasing from 20° C to 80° C over 10 minutes. What happened to the thermal energy? (MS-PS3-4)
Which example shows renewable energy? (MS-PS3-3)
What happens to particles as thermal energy increases? (MS-PS3-3)
Which device converts electrical energy into sound energy? (MS-PS3-5)
A student drops a ball from a height. As the ball falls, what happens? (MS-PS3-2)
Which type of energy travels in waves and can move through empty space? (MS-PS4-2)
Which statement correctly describes a wave? (MS-PS4-1)
Which wave has the highest frequency? (MS-PS4-1)
What happens when light reflects? (MS-PS4-2)
Which type of wave requires matter to travel? (MS-PS4-1)
On a diagram, which would best model a transverse wave? (MS-PS4-1)
A student shines light through a prism. What happens? (MS-PS4-2)
Which property of a sound wave determines pitch? (MS-PS4-1)
Which statement best explains why people see lightning before hearing thunder? (MS-PS4-2)
Which example demonstrates wave absorption? (MS-PS4-2)
A wave has a wavelength of 2 meters and a frequency of 5 Hz. Which statement is true? (MS-PS4-1)
Which technology uses electromagnetic waves? (MS-PS4-3)
Which example best demonstrates refraction? (MS-PS4-2)
Which graph represents increasing wave amplitude? (MS-PS4-1)
Which statement describes digital communication? (MS-PS4-3)
Which step comes first in the engineering design process? (MS-ETS1-1)
Why do engineers test prototypes? (MS-ETS1-2)
Which example is a design constraint? (MS-ETS1-1)
A team builds two bridge models and compares results. What are they doing? (MS-ETS1-3)
Which statement best describes criteria in engineering? (MS-ETS1-1)
Students design a water filter and improve it after testing. This process is called— (MS-ETS1-4)
Which of the following would best help engineers compare designs? (MS-ETS1-2)
Why is teamwork important in engineering? (MS-ETS1-2)
A student designs a paper airplane and changes the wing shape after testing. What skill is being used? (MS-ETS1-4)
Which example shows technology solving a problem? (MS-ETS1-1)
Which question would be most useful during engineering testing? (MS-ETS1-3)
Engineers often redesign products because— (MS-ETS1-4)
Which statement best explains why matter is conserved during a chemical reaction? (MS-PS1-5)
A student observes bubbles and temperature change during an experiment. What conclusion is most likely? (MS-PS1-2)
Which example best shows balanced forces? (MS-PS2-2)
Which object would require the greatest force to move? (MS-PS2-2)
Which type of energy increases as an object moves faster? (MS-PS3-1)
Which statement correctly compares conductors and insulators? (MS-PS3-3)
A student plucks a guitar string harder. What changes most? (MS-PS4-1)
Which electromagnetic wave is visible to humans? (MS-PS4-2)
Which engineering solution would best reduce flooding in a neighborhood? (MS-ETS1-1)
Which statement best explains density? (MS-PS1-2)
If a graph shows a runner increasing speed during a race, what most likely happened? (MS-PS2-2)
Which situation demonstrates potential energy changing to kinetic energy? (MS-PS3-2)
Why are darker colors usually warmer in sunlight? (MS-PS4-2)
Which engineering practice depends most on collecting accurate data? (MS-ETS1-3)
Which model best represents molecules in a gas? (MS-PS1-1)
Which force acts between Earth and the Moon? (MS-PS2-4)
A moving object hits another object and transfers energy. What occurred? (MS-PS3-5)
Which statement about sound waves is true? (MS-PS4-1)
Engineers designing a playground must follow safety rules. These rules are examples of— (MS-ETS1-1)
Which process separates salt from saltwater? (MS-PS1-2)
A skateboard continues rolling after being pushed because of— (MS-PS2-2)
Which example of a graph would best show increasing kinetic energy? (MS-PS3-1)
Which example uses wave technology to communicate? (MS-PS4-3)
Why do engineers create multiple solutions to one problem? (MS-ETS1-2)
Which statement best compares elements and compounds? (MS-PS1-1)
Which situation shows unbalanced forces? (MS-PS2-2)
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster? (MS-PS3-5)
Which statement best describes how light and sound are similar? (MS-PS4-1)