Matter and Atomic Structure
Practice Test
1.
What particle(s) make up the nucleus of an atom?
a.
protons only
b.
electrons only
c.
neutrons and electrons
d.
protons and neutrons
2.
What type of bond is shown in the figure?
a.
covalent
b.
metallic
c.
ionic
d.
hydrogen
3.
What is technology?
a.
Technology is the application of scientific discoveries.
b.
Technology is something that can only be used for science.
c.
Technology is the study of computers and instruments.
d.
Technology is not important to scientific advancement.
4.
What is an example of an SI unit of area?
a.
cm
3
b.
m
2
c.
g/mL
d.
cm
5.
The attraction of two atoms for a shared pair of electrons that hold the atoms together is called __________.
a.
a chemical reaction
b.
a compound
c.
a covalent bond
d.
an ionic bond
6.
A scientist using a device shown in Figure 1 studies which earth system?
a.
atmosphere
b.
hydrophere
c.
lithosphere
d.
biosphere
7.
What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?
a.
experiments
b.
scientific laws
c.
theories
d.
dependent variables
8.
What is a gas that is composed of positive ions and free electrons?
a.
hydrogen
b.
a liquid
c.
neon
d.
a plasma
9.
What is the dependent variable in the graph in Figure 3?
Time (s)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Mass of product (g)
1.5
3.2
4.3
6.0
7.7
9.2
10.4
12.1
a.
weight
b.
mass
c.
time
d.
product versus time
10.
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
a.
with a benchmark
b.
with a circular symbol
c.
with red contour lines
d.
with a contour line with hachures
11.
How would the values in the "Percent Carbon Dioxide" column in Figure 2 be presented in scientific notation?
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
Percent
Oxygen
Percent
Carbon
Dioxide
Percent
Nitrogen
Growth
Rate
(mm/day)
Percent
Oxygen
Percent
Carbon
Dioxide
Percent
Nitrogen
Growth
Rate
(mm/day)
1
0.03
98.97
10
21
1
78
15
10
0.03
89.97
11
21
10
69
25
20
0.03
79.97
10
21
20
59
35
30
0.03
69.97
12
21
30
49
43
40
0.03
59.97
11
21
40
39
44
50
0.03
49.97
10
21
50
29
44
a.
3 x 10
-2
b.
30 x 10
-3
c.
0.03 x 10
3
d.
3 x 10
2
12.
What is the definition of cartography?
a.
the use of road maps
b.
the use of computers to make maps
c.
the science of mapmaking
d.
the use of satellites to make topographic maps
13.
What is the partially molten layer of Earth called?
a.
the hydrosphere
b.
the biosphere
c.
the lithosphere
d.
the asthenosphere
14.
How many time zones are in the United States?
a.
1
b.
6
c.
4
d.
3
15.
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
a.
the arrangement of electromagnetic radiation
b.
visible light
c.
energy emitted from Earth
d.
frequencies measured by satellites
16.
What does GPS stand for?
a.
Global Positioning System
b.
Geodial Position Satellite
c.
Global Potential Satellite
d.
Geographic Positioning System
17.
What is a solid that has particles arranged in regular geometric patterns?
a.
an iconic compound
b.
a crystalline structure
c.
a covalent bond
d.
a gas
18.
A __________ projection is made by projecting points and lines from a globe onto a piece of paper that touches the globe at one point.
a.
gnomonic
b.
Mercator
c.
conic
d.
shadow
19.
Who would be most likely to use the map shown in the Figure?
a.
a motorist
b.
a pilot
c.
a meteorologist
d.
a geologist
20.
A(n) __________ is an explanation that is based on the results of repeated experiments.
a.
hypothesis
b.
law
c.
control
d.
theory
21.
What part of an experiment is used to show that results are due to the condition being tested?
a.
hypothesis
b.
control
c.
independent variable
d.
dependent variable
22.
What type of atomic particle has a negative charge?
a.
a neutron
b.
an isotope
c.
an electron
d.
a proton
23.
When a gas cools, it __________ thermal energy in the process of __________.
a.
releases, condensation
b.
gains, sublimation
c.
gains, condensation
d.
releases, evaporation
24.
What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances with all the characteristics of the substance?
a.
matter
b.
an element
c.
a solid
d.
a gas
25.
According to the Table, which city is the closest to the Prime Meridian?
a.
Cape Town, South Africa
b.
Nome, Alaska
c.
Quito, Ecuador
d.
Wellington, New Zealand
26.
How does the satellite Topex/Poseidon map ocean features?
a.
visible light
b.
ultraviolet rays
c.
X rays
d.
radar
27.
A __________ is composed of two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.
a.
ionic bond
b.
a gas
c.
molecule
d.
covalent bond
