Go to the Quizzes Page Grade 6 Science Diagnostic Exam 0% 274 Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. Created by AbuBakrShalabi Please write your name and email to receive your certificate. 1 / 20 Why does the Earth experience day and night? Because the Sun rises and sets Because the Earth rotates on its axis Because the Moon orbits the Earth Because the Earth revolves around the Sun 2 / 20 What is the name of the path the Earth follows as it moves around the Sun? Axis Orbit Revolution Equator 3 / 20 Which of these objects would have the most gravitational force acting on it? A feather A soccer ball A bowling ball A paperclip 4 / 20 What is the name of the system in the human body that allows us to breathe? The Skeletal System The Nervous System The Muscular System The Respiratory System 5 / 20 What is the main function of the heart in the human body? To filter waste from the blood To break down food To pump blood throughout the body To produce hormones 6 / 20 What is the role of a decomposer in a food web? To eat plants To eat other animals To produce its own food To break down dead organisms and waste 7 / 20 What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system? To absorb water and minerals To pump blood To break down food using acid and enzymes To chew food 8 / 20 A substance that dissolves in another substance to form a solution is called the: Solute Solution Solvent Mixture 9 / 20 What happens to the particles of a substance when it changes from a solid to a liquid? The particles get closer together. The particles lose energy. The particles stop moving. The particles gain energy and move more freely. 10 / 20 Which of the following is a producer in a food chain? A cactus A snake A rabbit A lion 11 / 20 Which of the following is an example of a chemical change? Cutting wood Paper burning Ice melting Water boiling 12 / 20 What is the main difference between a mixture and a compound? A mixture's components are chemically bonded, while a compound's are not. A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a compound requires chemical means. A mixture can only be made of two substances, while a compound can be made of many. A mixture has a fixed ratio of components, while a compound does not. 13 / 20 Which of the following parts of a plant is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil? The leaves The roots The stem The flowers 14 / 20 What is the basic unit of all living organisms? The Tissue The Organ The Atom The Cell 15 / 20 What is the process called when a liquid changes to a gas? Evaporation Freezing Melting Condensation 16 / 20 When you shine a flashlight on a wall, what is the path of the light called? A wave A shadow A beam A ray 17 / 20 The force that pulls all objects towards the center of the Earth is called: Magnetism Gravity Air resistance Friction 18 / 20 Which of the following is a renewable energy source? Oil Natural gas Coal Solar power 19 / 20 Which of the following is the largest planet in our solar system? Saturn Earth Mars Jupiter 20 / 20 The main source of energy for most ecosystems on Earth is: Wind The Sun Volcanoes Water Your score is 0% Restart quiz See review Send feedback Go to the Quizzes Page