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