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6th Grade NC Science Final Exam Practice 1
6th Grade NC Science Final Exam Practice 1
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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
Oxygen causes an apple to turn brown. Which of the following is similar to the brown apple?
burning a piece of paper to ashes in a fireplace
melting ice cubes in a glass of juice
dropping a dinner plate on the floor
shredding a piece of paper into hundreds of tiny strips
2
Which label on the model represents a wavelength? (6.P.1.1)
Q
S
R
T
3
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.
4
William put a sugar cube in a cup of hot water, what happened to the sugar cube? (6.P.2.3)
It evaporated.
It stayed on the bottom of the cup.
It changed color.
It dissolved.
5
Kim puts an ice cube in a beaker and it melts. This is a good example of (6.P.2.3)
a physical change.
an analysis.
a chemical change.
an experiment.
6
Which substance on the table has the
lowest
density? (6.P.2.3)
brick
ice
water
wax
7
Which phase of the Moon would be seen by people on Earth? (6.E.1.1)
full moon
new moon
waxing gibbous
waning gibbous
8
Which of these colors of visible light has the shortest wavelength? (6.P.1.2)
green
yellow
violet
red
9
Life is more likely to be found on a planet whose atmosphere contains abundant (6.E.1.2)
hydrogen.
neon.
oxygen.
sulfur dioxide.
10
The major process that wears down whole mountain ranges is (6.E.2.2)
weathering.
plate movement.
earthquakes.
silt deposition.
11
The random molecular motion of a substance is greatest when the substance is
frozen
gas
liquid
condensed
12
Plastic, wood, and iron are
ALL
made of (6.P.2.1)
carbon molecules.
plant or animal cells.
atoms.
energy.
13
The core of Earth is divided into two layers. The outer core is made of (6.E.2.3)
silicate rocks.
solid iron and nickel.
basaltic rocks.
molten iron and nickel.
14
The __________ is Earth's thinnest layer. (6.E.2.1)
inner core
crust
outer core
mantle
15
Which drawing is an example of reflection? (6.P.3.2)
A
B
D
C
16
When water reaches 100°C, which point has the water reached? (6.P.2.3)
boiling
melting
evaporating
freezing
17
Which statement describes a volcano erupting? (6.E.2.2)
Magma is forced out of an opening in Earth's crust.
Pressure in the Earth's causes layers of rock buckle & fold.
Pressure in Earth's crust causes layers of rock to slide.
Glacier materials are moved by gravity.
18
Which statement best explains how a
lunar
eclipse occurs? (6.E.1.1)
The Sun is aligned between Earth and the Moon.
Earth is aligned between the Sun and the Moon.
The Moon is aligned between Earth and the Sun.
Venus is aligned between the Sun and Earth.
19
Which of these events occurs about every three months? (6.E.1.1)
high tide
new season
new moon
solar eclipse
20
The temperature at which water freezes enables water to exist in which two forms? (6.E.1.2)
liquid oceans and solid glaciers
atmospheric vapor and cloud droplets
water in soil and water in plants
freshwater rivers and saltwater oceans
21
Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates? (6.P.1.3)
light
magnetic
sound
chemical
22
Which type of electromagnetic wave has a wavelength longer than that of yellow light?(6.P.1.1)
X-rays
UV Rays
Gamma Rays
Infrared Radiation
23
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.
24
The plastic coating around an electric cord is used to (6.P.3.3)
help the electricity move through the wires.
cover the wires so the cord looks pretty.
use less wire so the cord costs less.
stop the electricity from shocking you.
25
Which picture shows waves with the shortest wavelength? (6.P.1.1)
III
IV
I
II
26
What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun? (6.E.1.1)
Gravity
Shape
Distance
Light
27
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
shredding a piece of paper into hundreds of tiny strips
dropping a dinner plate on the floor
burning a piece of paper to ashes in a fireplace
28
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 increase.
The temperature increases and the pressure decreases.
Both the temperature and pressure decrease.
29
A plant that needs well drained soil would grow best in soil made mostly of (6.E.2.3)
clay.
silt.
humus.
sand.
30
How do the nutrients necessary for plant growth get into the soil? (6.E.2.3)
The soil is exposed to air.
The soil absorbs sunlight.
Water filters through the soil.
Organic matter is decayed in the soil.
