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1.1 Review



Modified True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
 

 1. 

Force measures the ability for things to change. _________________________

 

 2. 

Solids, liquids, and gases are three fundamental chemical reactions. ___________________________________

 

 3. 

The oil in your car is in the solid phase. _________________________

 

 4. 

The source for most of the energy for Earth is the Sun. _________________________

 

 5. 

Physical science does not apply to living creatures. _________________________

 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 

Solids, liquids, and gases are three fundamental:
a.
chemical changes.
b.
natural laws.
c.
phases of matter.
d.
variables.
 

 7. 

The amount of matter an object contains is called its:
a.
energy.
b.
mass.
c.
force.
d.
phase.
 

 8. 

Energy from ____ supports all living things on Earth.
a.
the Sun
b.
Earth’s core
c.
the moon and other planets
d.
fossil fuels
 

 9. 

Which of the following is NOT a solid?
a.
Ice
b.
Gasoline
c.
A piece of wood
d.
A pebble
 

 10. 

A ____ transforms one kind of matter into a different kind of matter.
a.
physical change
b.
chemical change
c.
phase change
d.
One kind of matter CANNOT be changed into a different kind of matter.
 

 11. 

Living organisms are made of special chemicals known as:
a.
natural laws.
b.
friction and forces.
c.
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
d.
solids, liquids, and gases.
 

 12. 

An example of each of the three phases of matter that could be found in a car are:
a.
gasoline, the steel frame, and air.
b.
gasoline, windshield wiper fluid, and oil.
c.
air, exhaust, and gasoline fumes.
d.
the steel frame, plastic seats, and rubber tires.
 

 13. 

If you apply the same amount of force to a giant cruise ship and to a small canoe, which boat will move faster?
a.
The cruise ship
b.
The canoe
c.
They will both move at the same speed
d.
Neither will move at all
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 
 
Select the correct term to complete each sentence. There are extra terms in the list.

chemical reactionsecondunits
hourscientific theorynatural law
energyquantitiesminute
scientific methodmassrepeatable
 

 14. 

When one kind of matter is changed into another kind of matter, a(n) _________________________ has taken place.
 

 

 15. 

The amount of matter an object contains is called ____________________.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 16. 

If the same amount of force is applied to a small passenger car and a big 18-wheeler truck, which will start moving faster? Explain why.
 

 17. 

Give an example of a solid, a liquid, and a gas that you might find in your classroom.
 

 18. 

The scientific method is used to find answers to science questions. List the five steps in this scientific process.
 



 
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