Matter Unit Test

Part 1: Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the word bank. (1 point each)
Word Bank
Solid
Freezing
1)

Liquid
Vaporization

Gas
Condensation

Matter
Sublimation

Property

A ______________ is things such as soda, water, and juices.

2) Matter that keeps it shape and size is a ___________.

3) When a liquid cools down and changes to a solid it is _____________.
4) ____________ is when a solid becomes a gas without passing through the liquid phase.
5) ____________ is anything that takes up space and has weight.
6) Matter that can freely change its shape and size is a ______________.
7) A feature or quality that can be used to describe something is a __________.
8) When a liquid gains enough energy to become a gas, the change is called _________________.
9) ________________ is when a gas cools down enough to become a liquid.
Part 2: Multiple Choice
Write the correct answer for each multiple choice question on the line provided. (1 point each)
______ 10) During the water cycle, plants give off water. This process is called:
a. Property
b. Transpiration
c. Condensation
d. Runoff
_____ 11) What is an Extreme weather that involves little to no rainfall and causes a shortage of water?
a.

Thunderstorm

b. Liquid
c. Drought
d. Hurricane

______ 12) What is the type of precipitation that forms and falls as a liquid, and is smaller than 5mm in
diameter?
a.

Drizzle

b. Snow
c. Hail
d. Tornado
______ 13) The water cycle is:
a.

The cycle the Earth follows as it revolves around the sun.

b. The cycle bugs go through to become adults.

c. The cycle plastic goes through as it is being made in a factory.
d. The cycle water goes through, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation,
transpiration, and runoff.
______ 14) A hurricane is:
a.

A tropical storm with high winds that forms over warm regions of the ocean.

b. A type of matter that always keeps its shape.

c. A type of weather that occurs over land and involves thunder and lightning.
d. A storm that occurs over land and involves snow causing low visibility.
______15) What is a tornado?
a.

A light snowstorm that occurs during June.

b. A very strong wave.

c. The name for a sunny day.
d. A cyclone of wind that occurs on land, usually occurring during a thunderstorm.
Part 3: Short Answer
Using complete sentences, answer the following questions. (2 point)
16) What is a thunderstorm?
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17) How does hail affect us?

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18) Explain the process of condensation.
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19) What is the difference between drizzle and rain?
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20) What is runoff?
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Part 4: Essay
Answer the following question using complete sentences. (5 points)
21) What is the water cycle and how does it work?
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Bonus (.25 points/each type)

Name as many types of precipitation as you can.
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