Physical Properties of Matter
Which property tells how much space an object takes up?
A. Mass
B. Volume
C. Magnetism
D. Density
B. Volume
When sand and iron filings are mixed together, what happens to their physical properties?
A. They change
B. They disappear
C. They stay the same
D. They turn into a solution
C. They stay the same
Air fills a balloon even though it cannot be seen. This shows that—
A. Air is not matter
B. Matter has no mass
C. Matter is made of tiny particles
D. Air disappears
C. Matter is made of tiny particles
Which is required for a circuit to work?
A. An open path
B. A complete path
C. A magnet
D. Heat
B. A complete path
What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?
A. Causes condensation
B. Provides energy for evaporation
C. Makes clouds sink
D. Freezes water
B. Provides energy for evaporation
Which property explains why a metal spoon feels hot faster than a wooden spoon?
A. Magnetism
B. Electrical energy
C. Thermal conductivity
D. Relative density
C. Thermal conductivity
When salt dissolves in water, what happens to the total amount of matter?
A. It increases
B. It decreases
C. It stays the same
D. It disappears
C. It stays the same
What happens when unequal forces act on an object?
A. The object stops
B. The object changes motion
C. The object stays still
D. The object loses mass
B. The object changes motion
When electrical energy makes a fan spin, what energy is produced?
A. Light
B. Thermal
C. Sound
D. Motion
D. Motion
How does the ocean affect weather?
A. It blocks wind
B. It stores and releases heat
C. It creates landforms
D. It changes gravity
B. It stores and releases heat
Two objects are placed in water. One sinks and one floats. Which property is being tested?
A. Volume
B. Mass
C. Relative density
D. Magnetism
C. Relative density
Which statement best explains matter in a solution?
A. Matter is destroyed
B. Matter changes into energy
C. Matter is conserved
D. Matter loses mass
C. Matter is conserved
Which investigation best tests how force affects motion?
A. Measuring temperature changes
B. Rolling a car down ramps of different heights
C. Mixing liquids together
D. Observing shadows
B. Rolling a car down ramps of different heights
Which energy form is produced when a light bulb turns on?
A. Chemical
B. Motion
C. Light
D. Sound
C. Light
Which landform forms from sediment deposited by rivers?
A. Canyon
B. Delta
C. Volcano
D. Mountain
B. Delta
In a ramp investigation, what is the variable being changed?
A. Time
B. Amount of force
C. Color of the ramp
D. Shape of the car
B. Amount of force
Which list shows all parts needed for a working circuit?
A. Battery, magnet, switch
B. Wire, bulb, heat
C. Power source, conductor, load
D. Battery, water, plastic
C. Power source, conductor, load