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6th Grade Science Final Exam Practice (NC)
6th Grade Science Final Exam Practice (NC)
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This is designed to help students prepare for the North Carolina final exam in 6th grade science.
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1
The core of Earth is divided into two layers. The outer core is made of (6.E.2.3)
solid iron and nickel.
silicate rocks.
molten iron and nickel.
basaltic rocks.
2
Which of these events occurs about every three months? (6.E.1.1)
solar eclipse
new season
high tide
new moon
3
The major process that wears down whole mountain ranges is (6.E.2.2)
earthquakes.
silt deposition.
weathering.
plate movement.
4
Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates? (6.P.1.3)
light
magnetic
chemical
sound
5
Which drawing is an example of reflection? (6.P.3.2)
D
A
C
B
6
Which ball has the
MOST
potential energy? (6.P.1.1)
B
A
D
C
7
Which picture shows waves with the shortest wavelength? (6.P.1.1)
IV
II
I
III
8
How do the nutrients necessary for plant growth get into the soil? (6.E.2.3)
The soil absorbs sunlight.
Organic matter is decayed in the soil.
The soil is exposed to air.
Water filters through the soil.
9
Which statement describes a volcano erupting? (6.E.2.2)
Magma is forced out of an opening in Earth's crust.
Pressure in Earth's crust causes layers of rock to slide.
Pressure in the Earth's causes layers of rock buckle & fold.
Glacier materials are moved by gravity.
10
Which force in nature causes this constant change of the desert landscape? (6.E.2.2)
wind storms
lightning strikes
hurricanes
earthquakes
11
Energy from an earthquake travels (6.E.2.2 & 6.P.1.1)
as seismic waves that cause matter to vibrate.
at the same speed through solids, liquids, and gases.
fastest through the gases of Earth’s atmosphere.
as light waves that warm the rock underground.
12
Why do some animals
hibernate
in the winter? (6.L.2.3)
to adapt to environmental changes
to attract a mate
to avoid predators
to find food for their young
13
What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun? (6.E.1.1)
Light
Distance
Gravity
Shape
14
The white fur of an arctic fox blends in with the snow. This
adaptation
is called(6.L.2.3)
hibernation.
migration.
camouflage.
movement.
15
When water reaches 100°C, which point has the water reached? (6.P.2.3)
evaporating
melting
boiling
freezing
16
What differences can we expect as we move downward into the Earth? (6.E.2.1)
The temperature increases and the pressure decreases.
Both the temperature and pressure decrease.
Both the temperature and pressure increase.
The temperature decreases and the pressure increases.
17
The __________ is Earth's thinnest layer. (6.E.2.1)
outer core
inner core
mantle
crust
18
Which object placed at X would complete the circuit and light the bulb? (6.P.3.3)
battery
second light bulb
magnet
metal nail
19
Which statement best explains how a
lunar
eclipse occurs? (6.E.1.1)
The Moon is aligned between Earth and the Sun.
Venus is aligned between the Sun and Earth.
The Sun is aligned between Earth and the Moon.
Earth is aligned between the Sun and the Moon.
20
The plastic coating around an electric cord is used to (6.P.3.3)
use less wire so the cord costs less.
help the electricity move through the wires.
stop the electricity from shocking you.
cover the wires so the cord looks pretty.
21
Which is a gaseous planet? (6.E.1.2)
Earth
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
22
The function of a plant’s roots is to take in (6.L.2.1)
nutrients and soil.
nutrients and water.
light and air.
light and water.
23
A plant that needs well drained soil would grow best in soil made mostly of (6.E.2.3)
sand.
clay.
silt.
humus.
24
The outer layers of astronauts’ space suits are reflective to protect them from (6.E.1.3)
water loss.
micrometeoroids.
intense sunlight.
the vacuum of space.
25
William put a sugar cube in a cup of hot water, what happened to the sugar cube? (6.P.2.3)
It stayed on the bottom of the cup.
It evaporated.
It dissolved.
It changed color.
26
The formation of
tarnish
on a coin is most similar to which of the following changes? (6.P.2.3)
melting ice cubes in a glass of juice
burning a piece of paper to ashes in a fireplace
dropping a dinner plate on the floor
shredding a piece of paper into hundreds of tiny strips
27
When two animals live in the same area and depend on the same food, they are (6.L.2.3)
decomposing
competing
hibernating
germinating
28
Plastic, wood, and iron are
ALL
made of (6.P.2.1)
atoms.
carbon molecules.
plant or animal cells.
energy.
29
Which label on the model represents a wavelength? (6.P.1.1)
R
T
Q
S
30
The temperature at which water freezes enables water to exist in which two forms? (6.E.1.2)
freshwater rivers and saltwater oceans
liquid oceans and solid glaciers
water in soil and water in plants
atmospheric vapor and cloud droplets
31
Which is an example of
kinetic
energy? (6.P.1.1)
sitting at a desk reading a book
pushing against a large tree
lifting a book from the floor to the table
holding a bag full of heavy books
32
Which of these colors of visible light has the shortest wavelength? (6.P.1.2)
yellow
red
violet
green
33
Kim puts an ice cube in a beaker and it melts. This is a good example of (6.P.2.3)
a chemical change.
an analysis.
an experiment.
a physical change.
34
Which phase of the Moon would be seen by people on Earth? (6.E.1.1)
waxing gibbous
new moon
waning gibbous
full moon
35
Which type of electromagnetic wave has a wavelength longer than that of yellow light?(6.P.1.1)
X-rays
Infrared Radiation
UV Rays
Gamma Rays
36
Why is some food dehydrated for astronauts to eat in space? (6.E.1.3)
to increase the food's nutritional content
to keep the food from floating off the plate
to preserve the food for extended flights
to make the food less messy to eat
37
Which planet is closest to the Sun? (6.E.1.1)
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Mercury
38
Which substance on the table has the
lowest
density? (6.P.2.3)
wax
water
brick
ice
39
Life is more likely to be found on a planet whose atmosphere contains abundant (6.E.1.2)
sulfur dioxide.
oxygen.
hydrogen.
neon.
40
When a light bulb is lit, electrical energy is changed into
light energy
and (6.P.3.1)
mechanical energy
magnetic energy
heat energy
chemical energy
