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States of Matter
Force and Motion
Types of Energy
Our Solar System
100

Which of the following is true about solids?

  • A. They take the shape of their container.
  • B. They have a definite shape.
  • C. They do not have a definite volume.
  • D. They are always invisible.

B. They have a definite shape

100

  1. What type of force is acting when you use a magnet to attract a paperclip?

    • A. Gravity
    • B. Friction
    • C. Magnetism
    • D. Pull

C. Magnetism 

100

  1. Which of the following is an example of light energy?

    • A. A ringing bell
    • B. A glowing lamp
    • C. A warm blanket
    • D. A moving car

B. A glowing lamp

100

What planet is closest to the Sun?

Mercury

200

What happens when you heat a solid like ice?

  • A. It becomes a gas.
  • B. It becomes a liquid.
  • C. It remains a solid.
  • D. It disappears.

B. It becomes a liquid

200

  1. Which force pulls objects toward the Earth?

    • A. Magnetism
    • B. Gravity
    • C. Electric
    • D. Tension

B. Gravity

200

  1. What happens to the mechanical energy of a car as it speeds up?

    • A. It decreases
    • B. It disappears
    • C. It increases
    • D. It remains the same

C. It increases

200

Which of the following best describes the orbit of the Moon?

  • A. The Moon orbits the Sun.
  • B. The Moon orbits Earth.
  • C. The Moon orbits Mars.
  • D. The Moon orbits Venus.

B. The Moon orbits Earth

300

What is an example of a liquid taking the shape of its container?

  • A. Ice cube in a tray
  • B. Rock on the ground
  • C. Air in a balloon
  • D. Water in a glass

D. Water in a glass

300

  1. Which of the following actions is an example of a pull?

    • A. Kicking a soccer ball
    • B. Dragging a toy car with a string
    • C. Dropping a book
    • D. Spinning a top

B. Dragging a toy car with a string

300

  1. Which of the following demonstrates mechanical energy?

    • A. A burning candle
    • B. A running fan
    • C. A quiet room
    • D. A photograph

B. A running fan

300

Why does the moon not always look the same?

As the moon orbits the Earth, it goes through phases. 

400

What happens to a water vapor when it cools?

It turns into liquid water; condensation 

400

What type of force is acting when a ball rolls down a hill?

  • A. Magnetism
  • B. Electric
  • C. Gravity
  • D. Friction

C. Gravity 

400

  1. During an investigation, if a ball rolls faster, what happens to its mechanical energy?

    • A. It decreases
    • B. It increases
    • C. It stays the same
    • D. It turns into light energy

B. It increases

400

What are the inner planets?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

500

Describe what happens to liquid water when it changes states?

As water is cooled, it condenses and changes from a gas to a liquid (water vapor to condensation)

500

A student and a teacher are trying to move a bookcase. The student pushes the bookcase, but it doesn't move. What should the student do to move the bookcase? 

Apply more force to one side of the bookcase

500

The following students ran a race John, Lily, Noel, and Raelynn. Who used more mechanical energy?

John 15 seconds

Lily 13 Seconds

Noel 8 Seconds

Raelynn 6 Seconds

Raelynn, she had 6 seconds which is the least amount of time, meaning she was the fastest runner. 

500

Draw a model of the Sun, Moon, and Earth and how they orbit. 

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