I Apologize for the POP-UP Ads - But they keep my site free! Just minimize it!
(Don't close it, or a new one pops up every page you visit!)

Dorling Kindersley Science Encyclopedia Work/Review Sheets

MATTER

Read each question and circle the letter of the best answer.
NOTE: Some questions may have more than one "correct" answer - think carefully about what you have read, and choose the most complete one.

1. What is made up of matter?
A) The book I'm reading B) Everything but my dog's brain C) Everything D) A, B and C.

2. What is all matter made up of?
A) Tiny particles called "atoms" B) Tiny particles called "photons" C) Tiny particles called "dust mites" D) A, B and C.

3. What are atoms made up of?
A) Even tinier particles called "microns". B) Even tinier particles called "subatomic particles". C) Even tinier particles called "bits". D) A, B and C.

4. How was matter created?
A) I don't really know, but most scientists think it was a big explosion - This is called "The Big Bang Theory". B) I don't really know, but many people think G_D made everything. C) I don't really know, and some people think we will never know. D) A, B and C.

5. What is "nonliving" matter?
A) Most of the matter in the known universe. B) The rock that makes up the Earth. C) Matter that does not grow, reproduce or move itself about. D) A, B and C.

6. What is the difference between "living" and "nonliving" matter?
A) "Nonliving" matter does not grow, reproduce or move itself about. B) They are both made up of atoms. the atoms just join up in different ways to create something else. C) "Living" matter grows, reproduces &moves itself about. D) A, B and C.

7. What is an "alchemist"?
A) Someone who tried to find out what things were made of. B) Someone who tried to change lead into gold. C) Someone who searched for a medicine that would give eternal life. D) A, B and C.

8. Who are considered the founders of Chemistry ?
A) Mr. and Mrs. Antonin D'vorzack. B) Antoine Lavoisier and his wife, Marie. C) Simon and Schuster. D) A, B and C.

What can you say about MATTER?________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Matter01 Š1999-2000 Sassafrass Grove Homeschool

NOTE: These work/review/related-activity sheets are for use with the DK Science Encyclopedia as a 12 part science study. The first portion of the initial section, "Matter" is presented here. More will be added as time permits. If you find errors or see need for additions, please contact us at the e-mail address provided at the bottom of this page.

This site and these worksheets are in no way associated with nor endorsed by Dorling Kindersley.

Š1999 S.A.McUmber-House, Sassafrass Grove - all rights reserved

Return to Sassafrass Grove - DK Science Encyclopedia Worksheets Main Page
Return to Sassafrass Grove - Science Page
Return to Sassafrass Grove - Home

If you find errors or broken links, please let us know via e-mail.