Properties of Matter
Name something that a magnet would pick up.
iron or something containing iron
What causes a puddle to dry up after a rain?
sun's heat causes evaporation
What do we call an object's stored energy?
potential energy
What changes an object's motion?
a push or a pull
In addition to rock, what are the main components of soil?
plant and animal remains
If I heat water on the stove, the heat would make the water turn into what state of matter?
gas
When a gas changes back into a liquid, it is called...
condensation
What do we call the energy of motion?
Kinetic energy
What simple machine can be used to raise and lower things into a tree house?
pulley
What would be a force that would case a rapid change to Earth's surface?
earthquake, fire, flood, etc.
When an ice cube melts, what phase change is occurring?
solid to liquid
Describe a physical change that might happen to paper.
fold, tear, cut
What do we call the total of an object's potential and kinetic energy?
potential energy
Name a force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
gravity
What would be a slow change to Earth's surface?
weathering, erosion
How do I know that soda is both a liquid and a gas?
bubbles
Describe a chemical change that might happen to a nail.
rust
What 2 types of energy does lightening produce?
heat and light
An object that is made up of 2 or more simple machines is called a ...
compound machine
Describe what happens when a landslide occurs.
Rocks and soil move down a sloped surface
If a thermometer measures a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, where might the thermometer be located?
some place with heat
When you record the mass of a toy car, would you use grams or pounds?
grams
What causes a sound to be produced?
vibration
The measure of the force of gravity on an object is called....
weight
When a river flows over time, it can leave a deep groove with tall sides called a.....
canyon