Physical Science for First Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What's the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is how much stuff is in something, and weight is how much gravity pulls on it.

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Mass is how heavy something is on Earth, and weight is how heavy it is in space.

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Mass is the shape of something, and weight is the color of something.

Question 2

When you turn on a light, what happens to the energy?

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It changes from electrical energy to light energy.

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It changes from light energy to heat energy.

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It changes from sound energy to light energy.

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It changes from motion energy to light energy.

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a force?

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Love

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Gravity

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Friction

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Electromagnetism

Question 4

What is buoyancy and how does it help objects float?

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Buoyancy is the upward force that helps objects float in water. For example, a boat floats on water because of buoyancy.

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Buoyancy is the downward force that makes objects sink in water. For example, a rock sinks in water because of buoyancy.

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Buoyancy is the force that moves objects sideways in water. For example, a fish swims in water because of buoyancy.

Question 5

When you switch on a light, what kind of energy does the electricity turn into?

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Light energy

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Sound energy

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Heat energy

Question 6

Johnny has a magnet and a pile of objects. Which of these objects will the magnet attract?

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A metal spoon

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A piece of paper

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A plastic toy

Question 7

As a ball rolls down a hill, what happens to its speed?

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It gets faster.

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It gets slower.

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It stays the same.

Question 8

The seesaw is balanced when the weight on both sides is equal. If one child is heavier than the other, what should you do to balance the seesaw?

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Add weight to the lighter side.

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Add weight to the heavier side.

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Change the length of the seesaw on one side.

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Do nothing, the seesaw will balance on its own.

Question 9

When you ride your bike and apply the brakes, what happens to you and the bike?

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You and your bike both slow down and stop.

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You keep moving forward, but your bike stops.

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You stop right away.

Question 10

Imagine you're playing with a yo-yo. As you throw it down and pull it back up, what different forms of energy do you see, and how do they change?

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Potential energy turns into kinetic energy when you throw the yo-yo down, and kinetic energy turns back into potential energy when you pull it back up.

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Only kinetic energy is involved because your hand gives it the energy.

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Potential energy turns into heat energy when you throw the yo-yo down, and heat energy turns into potential energy when you pull it back up.

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Nuclear energy is involved because it gives your hand the power.

Question 11

When you turn on a flashlight, what two types of energy are created?

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Electrical and light energy

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Sound and heat energy

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Chemical and kinetic energy

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Potential and thermal energy

Question 12

When you heat an ice cube in water, what happens to the ice cube and the water? How does energy move during this process?

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The ice cube melts into liquid water, and heat energy flows into the water.

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The water boils into steam, and heat energy flows out of the water.

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The water freezes into ice, and heat energy flows out of the water.

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The water stays the same, and no energy transfer occurs.

Question 13

What uses force to move?

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A bicycle

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A computer

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A book

Question 14

When you switch on a light, what happens to the electricity from the wall socket?

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It changes into light.

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It disappears as heat.

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It stays inside the light bulb.

Question 15

Which of these has kinetic energy?

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A ball rolling down a hill

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A rock on the ground

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A person sleeping in bed

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A book sitting on a table

Question 16

If you push a toy car harder, what happens?

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It moves a longer distance.

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It moves a shorter distance.

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It doesn't move at all.

Question 17

Which object requires more force to move: a large rock or a small ball?

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Rock

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Ball

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Both require the same force

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I don't know

Question 18

Why do some things float on water while others sink?

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Things float if they are less dense than water and sink if they are denser.

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Things that are bigger tend to float, while smaller things sink.

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Things that don't let water in float, while things that soak up water sink.

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Things with bright colors float better than things with dull colors.

Question 19

You have a pot of boiling water and a pot of cold water. Which way does the heat travel, from the hot water to the cold water or from the cold water to the hot water?

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From the hot water to the cold water

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From the cold water to the hot water

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Heat does not travel between the pots

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Heat travels in both directions

Question 20

Which one of these things is NOT a part of an electrical circuit?

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Toy car

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Battery

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Light bulb

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Wires

Question 21

What happens when you give a toy car a push?

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It moves away from you

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It moves towards you

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It doesn't move

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It gets smaller

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

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Snow

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Heat

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Sound

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Light

Question 23

What do we call the energy that comes from the sun?

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Water energy

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Electrical energy

Question 24

Which of these is heavier, a feather or a rock?

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Rock

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Feather

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They weigh the same

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It depends on the size

Question 25

What happens when you push a toy car forward?

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It moves forward

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It moves backward

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It stays in the same place

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It goes up

Question 26

What happens when you turn on a light switch?

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The light turns on

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The light turns off

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Nothing happens

Question 27

What is a solid?

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Something that has a definite shape and volume

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Something that can be easily bent

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Something that can flow like a liquid

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Something that is always transparent

Question 28

Which of these is a mixture?

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Salt water

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Pure water

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Ice

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Sugar

Question 29

What happens to water when it boils?

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It turns into steam

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It turns into ice

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It turns into a solid

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Nothing happens

Question 30

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid?

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Freezing

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Melting

Question 31

How does the space between two objects affect the pull between them?

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The pull gets weaker as the space increases.

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The pull gets stronger as the space increases.

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The pull stays the same no matter the space.

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The pull only happens when the objects are touching.

Question 32

What does inertia mean?

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An object will stay still unless you push or pull it.

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An object will keep moving if you push it.

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An object will move up if you pull it down.

Question 33

Sound is a type of energy that can travel. What helps sound move from one place to another?

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The presence of air or other matter

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The movement of wind

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Electricity

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Light

Question 34

What happens when you push a book gently?

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It moves a little bit

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It makes a loud noise

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It changes color

Question 35

Which of these materials can you easily pass your hand through?

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Air

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Wood

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Metal

Question 36

What powers a flashlight?

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Electrical energy

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Heat energy

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Light energy

Question 37

What is the difference between a cube and a ball?

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A cube has flat sides, while a ball does not.

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A ball is heavier than a cube.

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A cube is always made of wood, while a ball is not.

Question 38

Which of these materials can conduct electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 39

What do we call the path that electricity flows through?

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A circuit

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A wire

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A battery

Question 40

What instrument do we use to measure the strength of a force?

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A spring scale

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A ruler

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A thermometer

Question 41

Which of these is a source of energy that can be replaced naturally?

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Solar

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 42

What is energy efficiency?

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Using less energy to do the same amount of work

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Using more energy to do the same amount of work

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Using energy without thinking about the environment

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Only using energy from renewable sources, like solar and wind

Question 43

What material is hard and strong, making it a good choice for building a bridge?

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Steel beam

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Pillow

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Rubber band

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Paper

Question 44

When you push a door open, what type of force are you using?

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Pushing force

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Pulling force

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Magnetic force

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Gravity force

Question 45

When a ball is rolling, what is it?

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In motion

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At rest

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Changing shape

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Invisible

Question 46

Which of these has the most energy?

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A rolling ball

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A sleeping cat

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A parked car

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A pile of leaves

Question 47

How do you make an object move faster?

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Push or pull it harder

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Make it heavier

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Throw it higher

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Change its shape

Question 48

When a force pushes in one direction and another force pushes in the opposite direction with the same amount of strength, what type of force is this?

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Balanced force

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Pushing force

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Pulling force

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Gravity force

Question 49

What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is the energy of position.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of position, while potential energy is the energy of motion.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of heat, while potential energy is the energy of light.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of sound, while potential energy is the energy of electricity.

Question 50

What is the unit we use to measure force?

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Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 51

What does the law of conservation of energy say?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.

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Energy is always lost in every process.

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Energy is gained in every process.

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Energy is stored in all matter.

Question 52

What is NOT needed to build a simple circuit?

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Magnet

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Battery

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Light bulb

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Wire

Question 53

You have a ball on the ground. What happens if you give it a gentle push?

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It will keep rolling until it hits something.

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It will stop moving immediately.

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It will turn around and roll in the opposite direction.

Question 54

You have two identical containers with the same amount of water. You put one container in a warm, dry place and the other in a cold, humid place. In which container will the water evaporate faster?

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The container in the warm, dry place because the dry air will absorb more water.

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The container in the cold, humid place because the cold air is denser and will sink to the bottom, pushing the water vapor upwards.

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The rate of evaporation will be the same in both containers because the amount of water is the same.

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The water in neither container will evaporate because the air is already saturated with water vapor.

Question 55

Imagine you have a drum with a blanket over it. If you hit the drum, what will happen to the sound?

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The sound will be quieter.

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The sound will be louder.

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The sound will stay the same.

Question 56

A roller coaster is about to go down a big hill! When does the roller coaster have the most energy stored?

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At the top of the hill

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At the bottom of the hill

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In the middle of the hill

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At the end of the ride

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a type of energy?

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Gravity

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Light

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Sound

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Heat

Question 58

What force pushes a rocket upwards when it blasts off?

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Thrust

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Gravity

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Friction

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Drag

Question 59

You push a toy car forward on a flat surface. If you push it with twice as much force, what will happen to its speed?

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The car's speed will double.

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The car's speed will stay the same.

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The car's speed will triple.

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The car will slow down.

Question 60

Which of these is **not** a source of energy that we can use over and over again?

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Coal

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The sun's rays

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The wind

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The heat from inside the Earth

Question 61

Which of these is NOT something that engineers use forces for?

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Making clothes

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Building bridges

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Designing airplanes

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Creating medical devices

Question 62

When you drop a ball, what makes it fall to the ground?

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Gravity

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The wind

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The ball's weight

Question 63

How do solar panels help us save energy?

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Solar panels collect energy from the sun and store it in batteries.

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Solar panels create energy out of nothing.

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Solar panels use wind to generate electricity.

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Solar panels don't affect the amount of energy in our world.

Question 64

What makes a ball fall back down after you throw it up?

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Something pulls it down.

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It can go up forever.

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It stops moving in the air.