Year 7 Science
Name : Mark :
Class : Date :
Answer all questions below
1 These are words we use about metals and non-metals. The words are mixed up.
Ludl synih triblet cutidle amabelell soonrosu
Write the words out correctly.
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2 Use the words to complete the following statements.
(a) The surface of a metal is
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(b) When you hit a metal it rings like a bell. The correct term for this is
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(c) A metal can be shaped. It is
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(d) If you drop a solid non-metal, it may break because it is
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(e) The surface of a non-metal is
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(f) __________________ refers to a metal that can be pulled out to form a wire.
3 Arun stands 20 m away from a large flat wall. He claps his hands loudly. He hears an echo.
Explain what causes the echo.
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The sound waves bounces off the wall
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4 State three characteristics of a good sound reflector.
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Smoothness,hardness,surface area.
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5 Explain why sound will not travel in vacuum.
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There are no air particles for the sound to vibrate.
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6 These are words that are used in hazard warnings. There is a list of words and some meanings.
Draw lines to match the words with their meanings. If there is no meaning to match a word,
you should write your own.