Matter
Which one of these is a state of liquid?
Pineapple
Cereal
Pancake Syrup
Banana
Pancake Syrup
T/F
Magnets stick to everything
F
A science class is observing a pet turtle in a small plastic pool. The students turn on a portable camping lamp that is clamped on to a counter next to the pool.
Which kind of energy is used by the portable lamp to produce light?
Mechanical energy, because the lamp is clamped on to the counter
Thermal energy, because the lamp increases the temperature of the water
Electrical energy, because the lamp is battery-operated
Sound energy, because the lamp vibrates when clicked on
Electrical energy, because the lamp is battery-operated
A force is a_______ or a ________ that causes movement.
push, taste
push, pull
pull, run
pull, lift
push and pull
A child is standing in a pool. Why would the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.
Which is an example of a gas state?
Flowers
sandwich
helium
water
helium
What object would a magnet not stick to?
Fridge
glass cup
white board
glass cup
When you turn on a light, what kind of energy are you using?
Electrical
What is the force that pulls objects to the center of Earth called?
motion
friction
gravity
acceleration
force
gravity
A student observes ice forming on the edge of a school building.
At what temperature did the water outside the school building most likely begin to change to ice?
100F
32F
25F
0F
0F
Name the 3 states of matter.
solid liquid gas
What are the name of the poles on a megnet?
north/south positive/negative
To get a barrel on a truck, a man rolls it up a ramp. When rolling the barrel, what type of energy is being used?
Sound energy
Light energy
Mechanical energy
Thermal energy
Mechanical energy
Students fill a cart with books. The cart has a handle on each end.
Which actions will make moving the cart in one direction easiest for the students?
Student 1 pulls the cart to the left while Student 2 pulls the cart to the right.
Student 1 pulls the cart to the left while Student 2 pushes the cart to the left.
Student 1 pushes the cart to the right while Student 2 pushes the cart downward.
Student 1 pushes the cart to the right while Student 2 pulls the cart upward.
Student 1 pulls the cart to the left while Student 2 pushes the cart to the left.
A family was vacationing in the mountains in a cabin that had no electrical power. They needed boiling water in order to prepare dried soup mix. With no electrical energy available, which method would most likely provide enough thermal energy to quickly heat the water to boiling?
Using a microwave oven to heat water in a glass jar for 3 minutes
Shaking the water in a closed, insulated plastic bottle for 3 minutes
Shining a battery-powered flashlight on a metal container of water for 10 minutes
Placing a metal pot of water over glowing charcoal in an outdoor grill for 10 minutes
Placing a metal pot of water over glowing charcoal in an outdoor grill for 10 minutes
Water has been placed in a freezer. How do you predict the water will change?
From a liquid to a solid
How many poles does a magnet have?
2
When the person pulls a swing back, what type of energy is being used?
Mechanical energy
Light energy
Sound energy
Heat energy
Mechanical Energy
Two students, Avery and Jake, are pushing on opposite sides of a box lying on a table. They are each pushing with equal force.
What will happen to the book?
it will slide off the table
it will move toward Craig
it will move toward Jamie
it will stay in the same place
it will stay in the same place
Eight activities that use energy are listed.
1. A bus driver starts a bus.
2. A soccer player kicks a ball.
3. A teacher writes notes on a chalkboard.
4. A chef stirs soup on a stove.
5. A bird flaps its wings and chirps to attract a mate.
6. A basketball referee blows a whistle.
7. A waiter pours water into a glass.
8. A person changes the channel on a TV.
Each of these activities requires the use of which kind of energy?
Thermal
Mechanical
Electrical
Sound
Mechanical
Think of a fish tank. Using properties of matter how would you describe the contents?
solids and liquids
A magnet is placed next to a group of toys made of different materials. Which toy will attract a magnet?
The plastic toy
The glass toy
The iron toy
The rubber toy
The iron toy
After a swing is released, what causes the swing to move?
Magnetism
Heat
Gravity
Sound
Gravity
How could you demonstrate that an object’s position can be changed by pulling it?
dragging a wagon full of toys
roll a ball down a steep hill
hit a golf ball with a club
peddling a bike
dragging a wagon full of toys
A student recorded the time it took for all the water in a puddle on a sidewalk to evaporate after a rain. Which kind of energy causes water to evaporate?
Light energy from streetlights
Sound energy from passing cars
Thermal energy from the environment
Mechanical energy from nearby streets
Thermal energy from the environment