Physical Properties of Matter
Force & Motion
Energy
Space
Weather
100
When a popsicle melts, what phase change is occurring?
A. Liquid turns to Gas
B. Solid turns to Gas
C. Gas turns to Liquid
D. Solid turns to Liquid
D. Solid turns to Liquid
100
A student makes a swing move by pushing it. If the student pushes the swing harder, the swing will likely - 
go higher
100
If you have your back to a person and he drops a book, what form of energy would allow you to know the book was dropped?
A. Light Energy
B. Sound Energy
C. Mechanical Energy
D. Thermal Energy
B. Sound Energy
100
Which planet is Saturn?
The planet labeled "W" is Saturn. I know this because of Saturn's ring!
100
A. Anna's town received more rainfall than Landon's town.
B. Rain only fell on days when the weather was sunny in each town.
C. Rain only fell when the weather was cloudy in each town.
D. Landon's town received more sunny days than Anna's town.
C. Rain only fell when the weather was cloudy in each town.
200
When cooking pasta, steam is given off. If a lid is put on the pot, the steam will stay inside. When the lid is taken off, the steam will travel wherever it can. What can steam be called?
Solid, Liquid, or Gas?
Gas- it can travel wherever
200
A student rolled an iron ball down a ramp with a strong magnet near the bottom. Which of the arrows shows the path the ball will most likely follow? 
C 
200
What are 2 forms of energy that the sun provides to the Earth?
A. Light energy
B. Mechanical energy
C. Thermal energy (heat)
D. Sound energy
A. Light Energy & C. Thermal Energy
200
What is the third (3rd) planet from the Sun? 
The third planet from the Sun is: Earth
Order of the Planets=
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
200
Air temperature is measured with a _____.
A higher temperature is _______ (cooler or warmer).
A lower temperature is ________ (cooler or warmer).
1. thermometer
2. warmer
3. cooler
300
Students observe a glass of ice and water. The glass is dry on the outside. After ten minutes, students see drops of water on the outside of the glass.
Which statement best explains the students' observations?
A. The water vapor in the air changes to a liquid when it touches the cold glass.
B. The cold water inside the glass rises and then slides down the outside of the glass.
C. The ice in the glass melted and caused the water to overflow the glass.
D. The water moved to the outside surface through tiny holes in the glass.
A. The water vapor in the air changes to a liquid when it touches the cold glass.
- Temperature changes cause condensation.
300
To move a wagon towards the door, it should be pushed in the direction shown by which arrow? 
Arrow A
300
What type of energy is known as heat energy?
A. Sound
B. Light
C. Thermal
D. Mechanical
C. Thermal Energy
300
Label the Sun, Moon, & Earth
W = Sun
X = Earth
Y = Moon
300
Precipitation is: ____________________.
The 4 types of precipitation are: ______, ______, ______, _____.
Precipitation is when water falls from the sky.
The 4 types of precipitation are: rain, snow, hail, & sleet.
Important to remember: the colder the temperature, the more likely to have snow, hail, & sleet. (hail & sleet are ice)
The warmer the air temperature, the more likely a place is to have regular rain.
400
Samantha wanted to create a brick. She mixed sand and water together in a container and then let it dry. When testing her brick's strength, Samantha noticed it was very weak and broke apart easily. What could she do next time to make her brick stronger?
D. She could add flour or clay to the sand and water.
- Think of how we could make materials stronger.
400
What type of force is Gravity?
A. Push
B. Pull
C. Stand
D. Hold
B. Pull
Hint= Gravity PULLS us down, towards the Earth, so that we do not float away.
400
What is an example of mechanical energy?
A. Turning a light on in the kitchen to see the counter.
B. Hitting a drum with a drumstick.
C. Cooking dinner on the stove & creating steam.
D. A robot arm moving to pick up a ball.
D. A robot arm moving to pick up a ball.
Hint:
Light energy - helps us to SEE
Sound energy - helps us to HEAR
Thermal energy - heat energy (produces heat)
Mechanical energy - movement
400
1. If Texas is FACING the sun, is this daytime or nighttime?
2. If Texas is facing AWAY FROM the sun, is this daytime or nighttime?
1. If Texas is looking at the sun, this is daytime.
2. If Texas is looking away from the sun, this is nighttime.
400
A is correct: 
500
At the beginning of the day, there is a puddle outside. By the end of the hot day, the water is gone. Explain what made the water disappear.
Evaporation: The Sun's heat causes water to evaporate. It will then return to the next phase of the water cycle: Condensation.
500
Magnetic = metal paper clips, metal scissors, metal spoon
Non-Magnetic = wooden ruler, plastic fork, rubber band
500
How are each of the following energies used in getting a burnt out lamp to give off light energy:
- Light
- Thermal
- Electrical
- Mechanical
The lamp has to be plugged in = electrical energy.
The burnt out lightbulb needs to be changed = mechanical energy.
The lamp needs to be turned on = mechanical & electrical.
When it finally lights up = light energy.
After the bulb stays on for a while, it starts to get hot = thermal energy.
500
Explain the orbits and rotations of Earth, the moon, and other planets.
Orbits / Revolves = _______
Rotates = _______
The Earth and other planets orbits around the Sun. The moon orbits around the Earth.
Orbit / Revolve = travel around (oval-shaped like a racecar track)
Rotate = spin (stand in one spot and spin around)
500
If a location is closer to the _______ (Equator / North Pole), it is warmer.
If a location is closer to the North Pole, it is _________ (cooler, or warmer).
1. If a location is closer to the Equator, it is warmer.
2. If a location is closer to the North Pole, it is cooler.