Clincher questions Science Quiz Bee Grade 6

Why do the countries near the equator not experience the four seasons?

• They are too close to the equator

• They receive the same amount of light throughout the year

• They receive a huge amount of rainfall

• They have wide biodiversity of flora and fauna

A pupil wants to measure humidity. What should he look for?

• rate of evaporation of water

• amount of water vapor in the air

• wind direction

• differences between the highest and lowest temperatures

What might result if an undersea earthquake occurs?

• seiche

• tsunami

• drought

• thunderstorm

What simple machines are found in a nail cutter?

• screw and lever

• screw and wedge

• lever and wedge

• inclined plane and lever

Which forms of energy are often wasted in energy transformation?

• light energy and kinetic energy

• kinetic energy and heat energy

• heat energy and light energy

• sound energy and heat energy

Both a doorknob and a faucet make use of these simple machines.

• wheel and axle

• inclined plane

• pulley

• screw

When Bryan pushes a toy car on the floor, the car will travel for a distance and then finally stop because _____.

• of gravity

• the car is too heavy

• the push is too weak

• of friction

What happens to the speed of an object as it falls down?

• it increases

• it decreases

• it remains the same

• it immediately drops to zero

Why are larger and heavier objects more difficult to move?

• they have more friction with the surface

• they have less friction

• they have more strength

• they have higher malleability

How do spores of ferns spread?

• by wind

• by insects

• by humans

• by heat