Mass and Matter
The classroom aquarium contains fish. Bayo wants to feed them 1 gram of fish food. Which of the following tools does Bayo need to measure the fish food?
A. ruler
B. balance
C. thermometer
D. graduated cylinder
B. balance
The temperature in Jessica’s house is 24°C. The temperature outside is 4° C. Jessica left a bag of marbles on the table outside. What will the temperature of the marbles most likely be after being outside?
A. 28° C
B. 24° C
C. 4° C
D. 0° C
C. 4° C
What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?
A.They will repel each other.
B.They will attract each other.
C.Both the magnets will turn to the left.
D.Both the magnets will turn to the right.
A. They will repel each other.
Mrs. Porter wants to put up a new fence around the perimeter of the playground. Which of these measurements is the best estimate for how much fencing will be needed?
A. 200 centimeters
B. 200 millimeters
C. 200 kilometers
D. 200 meters
D. Meters
All matter has mass. Which of the following statements is true about mass?
A. Mass measures an object’s size.
B. The shape of an object gives it mass.
C. As matter is added to an object, its mass increases.
D. Mass measures the amount of space an object takes up.
C. As matter is added to an object, its mass increases.
In a mystery box there are four objects. You cannot see the objects. You can put your hand inside to feel them. Which properties of the objects can you compare this way?
A.shape, smell, and weight
B.hardness, texture, and age
C.size, shape, and texture
D.texture, magnetism, and color
C. size, shape, and texture
Bar magnets have a north pole (N) and a south pole (S). Latrisha places a bar magnet on three small straws so it can roll. Her setup is shown below.
A. an iron nail
B. an aluminum can
C. the north end of another bar magnet
D. the south end of another bar magnet
C. the north end of another bar magnet
The two cubes shown below are the same size and shape. However, one of the cubes is made of wood and the other cube is made of iron. Which of their properties will be the same?
A. mass
B. volume
C. color
D. weight
B. volume
A chef needs a block of ice for a party. The mass of the ice must be exactly 7.5 kilograms. What mass of liquid water should the chef measure to end up with the correct mass of ice?
A. 7.5 kilograms
B. 7.7 kilograms
C. 7.3 kilograms
D. 7.0 kilograms
A. 7.5 kilograms
Shayna classifies a group of objects by their physical properties. She puts a soccer ball, a blue marble, and an orange in one group. What property did she most likely use to classify these objects?
A. volume
B. hardness
C. shape
D. mass
C. Shape
On a camping trip, Bryan notices that the needle of a compass always points north to south. Why does this happen?
A. The needle points toward the colder places.
B. Gravity makes the needle point north to south.
C. The sun makes the needle point north to south.
D. Earth has a magnetic field and the needle is magnetic.
D. Earth has a magnetic field and the needle is magnetic.
In which situation will a scientist most likely need to make an inference?
A. when recording a measurement
B. when using a microscope to make observations
C. when describing the way that an experiment was done
D. when making conclusions after completing an experiment
D. when making conclusions after completing an experiment
What is the definition of the word Volume?
THE AMOUNT OF SPACE AN OBJECT TAKES UP
A friend describes an object as heavy and smooth. Which two physical properties does the friend describe?
A.texture and weight
B.size and shape
C.shape and texture
D.color and size
A. texture and weight
Which item can be attracted by a magnet?
A. Paperclip
B. Penny
C. Chalk
D. Marble
A. Paperclip
A conclusion
A. is a design for an experiment.
B. is an idea about what will happen in the future.
C. is a statement about what went wrong during an experiment.
D. is a statement about what you learned during an experiment.
D. is a statement about what you learned during an experiment.
What is Matter?
ANYTHING THAT HAS MASS AND TAKES UP SPACE
Dorothy has a blue plastic set of alphabet letters that stick to her refrigerator. She decides to sort the letters using a physical property. Which of the following physical properties would be best for her to use?
A. magnetism
B. hardness
C. color
D. shape
D. Shape
Magnets come in different shapes. Some magnets have a shape like the letter O and some magnets are in the shape of a horseshoe. How could you tell which pole is the north-seeking pole on a horseshoe magnet?
A. Bring the magnet near some paper clips on a piece of paper.
B. Bring the magnet near the south pole of another magnet to see if they attract.
C. Bring the magnet near any nonmagnetic material.
D. Bring the magnet near a piece of paper.
B. Bring the magnet near the south pole of another magnet to see if they attract.
Alicia and Donovan win the school science fair for their project about cleaning up water pollution. They make a presentation of their work at the state science fair where they meet other students interested in starting their own clean water project. What have Alicia and Donovan done by making their presentation?
A. They have asked questions.
B. They have gathered their materials.
C. They have changed what they are testing.
D. They have communicated their results with others.
D. They have communicated their results with others.