5th Grade Spiral Review W3M

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What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, helping to keep heat in or out.

Front

Why are coolers made of plastic and foam?

Back

They are insulators and keep the heat out.

Front

What happens to water when it freezes?

Back

The water becomes a solid and takes up more space.

Front

What is the law of conservation of mass?

Back

The mass of an object remains the same regardless of how it is arranged or broken down.

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled divided by the time taken.

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a bus travels 180 miles in 4 hours, what is its speed?

Back

45 mph.

Front

What happens to the mass of an object when it is broken into pieces?

Back

The mass remains the same; it is still the same object.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

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