Science TriviaScience TriviaFirst Nine WeeksFirst Nine Weeks

5.4aWhat is one way that atoms of one element are different from those of another element?

a. the size of the electronsb. the speed of the electrons c. the frequency of atomic vibrationd. the number of protons in their nuclei

5.4aSodium, a soft metal, and chlorine, a poisonous gas, combine to form sodium chloride, table salt. What is sodium chloride?

a. a mixtureb. an elementc. a solutiond. a compound

5.4bIf you combine two groups of differently colored marbles in a jar, you can easily separate them later. This type of combination is called a —

a. molecule.b. solution.c. mixture.d. compound.

5.4bIf you combine sugar and water, the sugar will dissolve into the water. This type of combination is called a —

a. molecule.b. solution.c. suspension.d. compound.

5.4bWhich breakfast cereal below best illustrates the concept of a mixture?

a. raisin branb. corn flakesc. oatmeald. puffed rice

5.4bWhich of the following will produce a solution with water?

a. sandb. iron nailsc. table saltd. plastic beads

5.4cWhat is needed to change a liquid into a solid?

a. The temperature has to increase.b. The temperature has to decrease.c. The temperature has to stay the same.

d. Water has to be added

5.4cWhich of these is a property of a liquid?

a. The molecules slide around each other.b. The molecules are spread far apart.c. It is usually invisible.d. It has a definite shape.

5.4bWhich of the following will produce a mixture with water?

a. mudb. plastic beadsc. table saltd. sugar

5.4cAs matter is heated, it goes throughthe states in what order?

a. gas, liquid, solidb. solid, gas, liquidc. solid, liquid, gasd. liquid, solid, gas

5.5aAll of these are parts of an animal cell except a —

A cell wall.B cell membrane.C nucleus.D vacuole.

5.5dAn animal classified as an invertebrate does not have a(n) —

A exoskeleton.B compound eye.C backbone.D shell.

5.5aIn a plant cell, the nucleus is —

A a thin layer surrounding the cell that allows water and minerals to pass into and out of the cell.B a jellylike substance that fills the cell.C a tough outer covering of the cell.D a control center of the cell.

5.5aIn a plant cell, the cell wall is —

A a large storage area that holds food.B a cell structure in which food is made.C a thin layer surrounding the cell that allows water and minerals to pass into and out of the cell.D a tough outer covering of the cell.

5.5aIn a plant cell, the cytoplasm is —

A a thin layer surrounding the cell that allows water and minerals to pass into and out of the cell.B a jellylike substance that fills the cell.C a tough outer covering of the cell.D a control center of the cell.

5.5aIn a plant cell, the chloroplast is —

A a large storage area that holds food.B a cell structure in which food is made.C a thin layer surrounding the cell that allows water and minerals to pass into and out of the cell.D a tough outer covering of the cell.

5.5aIn a plant cell, a vacuole is —

A a large storage area that holds food, water, or waste.B a cell structure in which food is made.C a thin layer surrounding the cell that allows water and minerals to pass into and out of the cell.D a jellylike substance that fills the cell.

5.5cThe process of using the sun’s energy to make food is called —

A compounds.B vascularism.C photosynthesis.D mixtures.

5.5bOne of the five kingdoms whose members make their own food using sunlight is the —

A plant kingdom.B animal kingdom.C fungi kingdom.D moneran kingdom

5.5bOne of the five kingdoms that consists of single-celled organisms is —

A plant kingdom.B animal kingdom.C fungi kingdom.D moneran kingdom

5.5bOne of the five kingdoms whose members exist almost entirely on decaying parts of other organisms is —

A plant kingdom.B animal kingdom.C fungi kingdom.D moneran kingdom.

5.5aMany of the plants we know well are vascular plants. However, some common plants are nonvascular. Which of the following is a nonvascular plant?

a. a fernb. an oak treed. a rose bushe. moss

5.5dWhich of the animals listed below is an invertebrate?

a. sharkb. seagullc. liond. jellyfish

A

D

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B

5.5b

Which of the following would NOT belong in the plant kingdom?

5.5dWhich of the animals listed below is a vertebrate?

a. frogb. starfishc. spiderd. clam

5.1c26. Mass is usually measured with a —

A beaker.B ruler.C graduated cylinder.D balance scale

5.1cYou are conducting an experiment to discover the effect of water temperature on the time required to dissolve table salt. Which measuring instrument(s) will you probably NOT need to conduct this experiment?

A balance or scaleB meter stickC stopwatch or clockD graduated cylinder

5.1cTo measure volume you would use a —

A telescope.B microscope.C graduated cylinder.D balance scale.

5.1d

Sally noticed that her can of soda indicated that it held a volume of 12 ounces of liquid. Which tool should she use to check that the information is correct?

a. graduated cylinderb. balance scalec. meter stickd. thermometer