Semester Test Review - 6th Grade

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What is an example of decreased potential and increased kinetic energy?

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A marble released from the top ramp and accelerates down towards the bottom.

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Which of the following is NOT a chemical change?

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Melting ice.

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When energy is transferred from one form to another in an electrical circuit, some energy is lost to what type of energy?

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Heat energy.

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What type of energy stays the same throughout a rollercoaster ride?

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Mechanical energy.

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Are elements and compounds pure substances?

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True.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.