Science Quarterly Assessment #2

Front

What happens to the energy when a ball bounces off the ground?

Back

The energy is transferred back to the ball.

Front

Why is the handle of a frying pan often coated in rubber?

Back

Rubber provides heat insulation.

Front

Which material is a poor conductor of electricity?

Back

Plastic is a poor conductor of electricity.

Front

What do you create when you speak that travels through the air?

Back

Sound waves.

Front

Which season has the shortest daylight hours?

Back

Winter has the shortest daylight hours.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

Front

What are sound waves?

Back

Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air or another medium.

Front

What is the role of sunlight in the environment?

Back

Sunlight provides energy for plants to grow through photosynthesis.