Vocabulary
Scenarios
Types of Energy
Multiple Choice
Spiral Review
100

What is a push or pull exerted by one object on another?

Force

100

A scholar applies the brakes on his bike. This squeezes the brake pads against the wheels and the bike slows down. What causes the bike's speed to decrease?

Friction

100

A train moving along the tracks. This is an example of -

Kinetic Energy

100

If you were to push a heavy box over grass or ice, which one would have more friction?

A. ice
B. grass
C. the friction would be the same for both

B. grass

100

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

Crust

200

What is described by an object’s direction and speed?

Motion

200

Example: We walk on the right side of the hallway. 

What vocabulary word is being described in the example above?

Direction

200

If the bicyclist is traveling at 25 miles per hour, what type of energy does the bicyclist possess?

Mechanical Energy

200

All the following would be changes in motion EXCEPT —

A. slowing down
B. starting from a stopped position
C. going in a different direction
D. moving at a constant speed

D. moving at a constant speed

200

What does if a resource is a renewable resource?

The resource can be replaced and will never run out. 

300

What is a force that opposes or tries to slow down motion?

Friction

300

A scholar conducted an experiment on friction by rolling a toy car down an inclined plane with different surfaces. Which surface had the least friction?

Options: Glass, Carpet, Sandpaper, or Wood

Glass

300

When you plug in a fan, you are transferring __________ energy to __________ energy.

Electrical Energy to Mechanical Energy

300

A ball is thrown up, pauses briefly in mid-air, and then falls back down. What force causes it to fall?

A. speed
B. gravity
C. height
D. friction

B. gravity

300

What three events occurs in the beginning of the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Weathering
Erosion
Deposition

400

Speed is a measure of —

how fast or slow the motion of an object is

400

Ricardo is ice skating. Vicki pushes him from the side. What most likely happens to his movement?

Ricardo changes direction.

400

A book is sitting on the edge of a shelf. It may fall. This is an example of —

Potential Energy

400

If an equal force was exerted on boxes of various weights, which box would move the farthest?
[lbs = pounds]

A. 30 lbs box
B. 50 lbs box
C. 10 lbs box
D. 20 lbs box

C. 10 lbs box

400

A scholar blindfolded each of his family members. Each person tasted Berry-Os and Fruity Loops to see which they liked better. The scholar recorded the results. 

What is the independent variable in his experiment?

The brand of the cereal

500

These are two forces where one is stronger than the other - this causes movement or motion

Unbalanced Forces

500

Is the following statement true or false?

The more friction working against an item, the easier it is to move the item.

False

500
Part 1: Describe the difference between potential and kinetic energy


Part 2: Give an example of an object when it has potential energy and the same object when it has kinetic energy.

Potential - energy not in motion (has the potential to move)


Kinetic - energy in motion (actively moving)

*examples will vary*

500

A family went grocery shopping and split the shopping list to make the shopping time go faster.  Each person pushed their item in a shopping cart.  Who had to use the least amount of force to push their cart?

A. mom getting a large bag of dog food
B. sister getting a box of cereal
C. dad getting a case of water
D. brother getting a gallon of milk

B. sister getting a box of cereal

500

Part 1: Name the three states of matter

Part 2: Describe the three states with relation to their volume, shape, and look of their molecules

Part 3: Name the four changes in states of matter (using correct terminology)

Solid: definite volume, definite shape, close molecules

Liquid: definite volume,  no definite shape, somewhat loose molecules

Gas: no definite volume,  no definite shape, very loose molecules

Solid to Liquid = Melting
Liquid to Gas = Evaporation
Gas to Liquid = Condensation
Liquid to Solid = Freezing


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