CD Question Bank Workbook Science Year 6

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SUMMATIVE TEST 5
Theme: Investigating Technology SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 1. Which of the following explains machines correctly? A Tools that help to reduce our workload B Tools that help us do our work faster and more easily C Tools that help to reduce the use of human energy D Tools that help to reduce the cost of doing work The diagrams below show activities that involve the use of simple machines. Which activity uses the principle of the lever? A B

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Gopal was assigned to raise the Jalur Gemilang during an assembly. Which simple machine did he use? A Pulley B Lever C Gear D Screw

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Diagram 1 shows the use of two different types of simple machine, X and Y. 1

X Diagram 1 Which of the following is correct? X Lever Lever Wedge Wedge Y Screw Pulley Screw Lever

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Which of the following activities involves the use of the principle of the lever? A Raising a flag B Tightening a screw C Splitting a piece of wood D Sitting on a see-saw Information on a type of simple machine is given below.. Use for separating objects Use for cutting objects Consists of one or two inclined planes and has a sharp edge

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Which simple machine is explained above? A Wedge B Lever C Pulley D Screw 7. Which of the following is the function of gears? A To separate objects B To change the speed of movement C To fix two objects together D To open the lid of a can

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Diagram 2 shows the positions of the load, fulcrum and force in a lever. force

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fulcrum Diagram 2 Which of the following activities uses the same class of lever as the one shown in Diagram 2? A B

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Diagram 3 shows the use of a simple machine.

Diagram 3 Which of the following activities involves the use of the principle of a simple machine which is the same as the one shown above? A Raising a flag B Sharpening a pencil C Pushing a wheelbarrow D Climbing stairs

10. Diagram 4 shows a tool that uses the principle of the wheel and axle. Which of the parts, labelled A, B, C or D, represents an axle? A

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Pak Abu used a sickle to cut lallang. 11. Which simple machine did Pak Abu use? A Lever B Wedge C Inclined plane D Wheel and axle 12. Diagram 5 shows the use of a pair of ice tongs. X W

Z Diagram 5 Which part, labelled W, X, Y or Z, represents the fulcrum? A W B X C Y D Z

13. Which of the following activities use the principle of the wedge? I Using an axe to chop wood II Using a hand drill to bore a hole III Using a claw hammer to pull out a nail IV Using a chisel to shape wood A B C D I and II only II and IV only I, II and III only I, II and IV only

14. Diagram 6 shows several tools.

Diagram 6 Which principle of a simple machine is used by the tools shown above? A Wedge B Lever C Pulley D Inclined plane 15. Diagram 7 shows a pair of scissors.

Diagram 7 Which of the following principles of a simple machine is used by the scissors? I Wedge II Lever III Pulley IV Gear A B C D I and II only II and IV only I, II and III only I, III and IV only

16. What is meant by a complex machine? A A bigger machine B Many types of machines C A combination of several simple machines D A machine that helps us to do work 17. A worker uses a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load. Which of the following principles of simple machines are applied? I Lever II Pulley III Wheel and axle IV Inclined plane A B C D III only I and II only I and III only II and IV only

18. Diagram 8 shows a screwdriver being used to fix a screw.

Diagram 8 Which of the following principles of simple machines are used? I Screw II Wedge III Gear IV Wheel and axle A B C D I and II only I and III only I, II and IV only I, III and IV only

19. A tool which applies the principles of the wedge and the lever is used in an activity. Which of the following tools is used in the activity? A B C D Axe Scissor Knife Needle

20. Which of the following pairs are correct? Complex machine P Q R S A B C D Scissors Wheelbarrow Bicycle Hand drill P and Q only Q and R only P, Q and S only P, Q, R and S Principles of simple machines that are used Lever, wedge Lever, wheel and axle Gear, lever, inclined plane Screw, wheel and axle

SECTION B Answer all the questions. Instructions: Write your answers in the spaces provided. 1. Write the name of the simple machine beside each explanation below. (a) It consists of a bar that rests on a support called a fulcrum. It consists of a large wheel connected to a rod called an axle. It is a wheel with a rope passing over it. ____________ ____________ _ ____________ _ ____________ _ ____________

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It consists of one or two inclined planes forming a sharp edge. It is a thread-shaped inclined plane spiralling up an upright plane.

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List the principles of simple machines that are used in the following tools.

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Azri and his friends are carrying out an investigation. Diagram 1 (i) shows Azri is trying to move a load by using a lever. He is finding it difficult to move the load.

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Diagram 1 (i) Azri moves the fulcrum closer to the load as shown in Diagram 1 (ii). He finds that it is easier to move the load.

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Diagram 1 (ii) (a) What is the aim of the investigation? _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ In this experiment, state i. what is changed, __________________ ii. what is kept the same, ________________ iii. what is observed. ___________________________

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What conclusion can be made from the investigation? _________________________________________________

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Table 1 shows the area of lawn mowed in 10 minutes by using a sickle and a lawnmower. Way to mow the lawn Using a sickle Using a lawnmower (a) Area of lawn mowed in 10 minutes (m2) 5 15

In this experiment, state i. what is changed, __________________________________ ii. what is kept the same, ____________ iii. what is measured. ______________________ Which tool is a complex machine? Name two principles of simple machines that are applied in the tool. 1. 2. _____________

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Explain why a larger area of lawn can be mowed in 10 minutes by using a lawnmower. __________________________________________

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