Quiz about Mr. Chapa's Physical Science Vocabulary w/ Pics

Question 1

A special mixture in which one or more substances are completely dissolved in another substance.

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solution

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mixture

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substance

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chemical

Question 2

Objects made of glass or plastic found in cameras, hand lens and glasses that refract light.

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lenses

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mirrors

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windows

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solids

Question 3

Objects or materials that do not allow any light to go through them. You cannot see anything through these objects or materials.

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opaque

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transparent

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translucent

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transmission

Question 4

Objects or materials that allow some light to go through them. You cannot see clearly through these objects or materials.

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translucent

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transparent

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opaque

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transmission

Question 5

Objects or materials that allow all the light to go through them. You can see clearly through these objects or materials.

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transparent

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translucent

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opaque

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transmission

Question 6

The transfer of heat by direct contact with the heat source.

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conduction

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convection

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radiation

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transmission

Question 7

The transfer of heat by gases or liquids.

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convection

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radiation

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conduction

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transmission

Question 8

The transfer of heat by rays, waves or particles by the sun, fire and other heat sources.

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radiation

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convection

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conduction

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transmission

Question 9

The energy of movement by an object or substance.

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kinetic energy

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potential energy

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thermal energy

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electrical energy

Question 10

The energy that is stored in an object or substance that could be in possible motion.

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potential energy

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kinetic energy

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thermal energy

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sound energy

Question 11

A form of energy that we can see and that travels in straight line through empty space.

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light energy

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electrical energy

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sound energy

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thermal energy

Question 12

The bouncing back of light rays.

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reflection

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refraction

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absorption

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transmission

Question 13

The bending of light rays as they travel from one medium into another type of medium.

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refraction

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transmission

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reflection

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absorption

Question 14

A form of energy produced by the vibrations of an object or substance.

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sound energy

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mechanical energy

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thermal energy

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electrical energy

Question 15

A form of energy produced by the movement of charged electrons as they travel from one place to another through conductors.

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electrical energy

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mechanical energy

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sound energy

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thermal energy

Question 16

When a substance is completely and evenly mixed in another substance. The particles become too small to be seen and forms a solution.

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dissolve

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mixture

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relative density

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condensation

Question 17

A combination of 2 or more substances that do not create something new, can see the individual parts and can be separated easily.

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mixture

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solution

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dissolve

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substance

Question 18

The process that changes water vapor (gas) back into water (liquid) water by taking away heat.

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condensation

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evaporation

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freezing

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melting

Question 19

A property of matter that determines whether an object or substance will sink or float in water.

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relative density

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force

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magnetism

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condensation

Question 20

A push or a pull in a certain direction.

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force

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temperature

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relative density

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magnetism

Question 21

The process that changes (liquid) water into water vapor (gas) by adding heat.

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evaporation

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condensation

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melting

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freezing

Question 22

When a force is applied to move an object a certain distance.

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work

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inference

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hypothesis

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energy

Question 23

What you THINK may have ALREADY happened based on observations or evidence.

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inference

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prediction

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hypothesis

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estimate

Question 24

A prediction about what you THINK is going to happen at the END of an investigation or experiment.

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hypothesis

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estimate

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prediction

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inference

Question 25

What you THINK is going to happen in the FUTURE.

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prediction

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inference

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hypothesis

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estimate

Question 26

A closed pathway through which electricity can flow.

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complete circuit

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electrical circuit

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incomplete circuit

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electricity

Question 27

An open pathway through which electricity cannot flow.

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incomplete circuit

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electricity

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electrical circuit

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complete circuit

Question 28

A measure of how hot or cold an object or substance is.

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temperature

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thermal energy

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light energy

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force

Question 29

A form of energy that is produced by the movement of electrons as they move from one place to another through conductors.

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electricity

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magnetism

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force

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light

Question 30

Materials that ALLOW electricity to flow through them easily.

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electrical conductors

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electrical circuit

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electrical insulators

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magnet

Question 31

A pathway of conductors through which electricity can flow.

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electric circuit

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complete circuit

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electrciity

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incomplete circuit

Question 32

Materials that DO NOT ALLOW electricity to flow through them.

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electrical insulators

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electrical conductors

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electrical circuit

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electricity

Question 33

A science tool that produces a magnetic field and is used to determine if certain metals are magnetic.

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magnet

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electrical circuit

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magnetism

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thermometer

Question 34

A force of attraction between certain metals like nickel, iron, cobalt or steel (NICs).

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magnetism

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magnet

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electricity

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force

Question 35

An electric circuit that has 2 or more pathways for electricity to flow through. If one bulb does not work, the other bulbs will continue to work.

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para1+1e1 circuit

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ser1es circuit

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complete circuit

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incomplete circuit

Question 36

An electrical circuit that only has 1 pathway for electricity to flow through. If one bulb is not working, the other bulbs will not work either.

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ser1es circuit

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complete circuit

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para1+1e1 circuit

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incomplete circuit

Question 37

A form of energy that involves the movement (kinetic energy) or the possible movement (potential energy) of objects or substances.

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mechanical energy

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electrical energy

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sound energy

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thermal energy

Question 38

The energy produced by the movement of atoms and molecules of objects or substances. The more the atoms or molecules move, the more heat is produced.

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thermal energy

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sound energy

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light energy

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mechanical energy

Question 39

A form of energy produced by the movement of electrons.

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electrical energy

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sound energy

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mechanical energy

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thermal energy

Question 40

When two surfaces rub against each other. A force that works against motion.

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friction

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simple machines

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kinetic energy

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gravity

Question 41

The ONLY thing that is different or that changes DURING an investigation or experiment.

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variable

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mass

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weight

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gravity

Question 42

A force that pulls objects towards each other. A force that pulls all things towards the center of the Earth.

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gravity

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magnet

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kinetic energy

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mass

Question 43

The amount of the force of gravity pulling down on an object or substance. It is measured in Newtons and it can change depending on the size of the planet.

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weight

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mass

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magnetism

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energy

Question 44

The bouncing back of light when it strikes a smooth and shiny object or substance.

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reflection

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refraction

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transmission

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absorption

Question 45

The bending of light as it travels from one type of medium into another type of medium.

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refraction

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reflection

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transmission

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absorption

Question 46

An object that reflects light.

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mirror

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wood

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glass

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water

Question 47

An object made of transparent glass or plastic the has curved sides that refract or bend light rays.

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lenses

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mirror

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glass

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clear plastic

Question 48

Objects or substances that allow some light to go through.

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translucent

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transparent

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opaque

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insulator

Question 49

A form of energy that we can see and that travels in a straight line through empty space.

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light energy

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electrical energy

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sound energy

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thermal energy

Question 50

When light travels straight through an object or substance.

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transmission

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reflection

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absorption

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refraction

Question 51

When light is taken in by an object or substance.

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absorption

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transmission

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reflection

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refraction

Question 52

The three things that light will do when it strikes and object or substance (RAT).

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reflect, absorb, transmit

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refract, align, travel

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reflect, advance, travel

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refract, absorb, transmit

Question 53

A form of energy that is produced by the movement of atoms and molecules in an object or substance.

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thermal energy

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electrical energy

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mechanical energy

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sound energy

Question 54

The sum of kinetic energy (movement) and potential energy (possible movement) in an object that is used to do work.

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mechanical energy

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electrical energy

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light energy

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sound energy

Question 55

The ability to do work or to cause a change in matter.

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energy

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work

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friction

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force

Question 56

A form of energy that we can see and that travels in a straight line form its source.

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light energy

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sound energy

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thermal energy

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electrical energy

Question 57

A state of matter that has its own shape and volume. Molecules are tightly packed but still vibrate.

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solid

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liquid

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gas

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plasma

Question 58

A state of matter that does not have its own shape but does have its own volume. Molecules are loosely packed and move around back and forth.

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liquid

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solid

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plasma

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gas

Question 59

A state of matter that does not have its own shape and does not have its own volume. Molecules move freely and rapidly in all directions as heat is added.

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gas

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plasma

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solid

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liquid

Question 60

When a solid changes into a liquid with the addition of heat.

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melting

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freezing

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condensation

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evaporation

Question 61

When water vapor (gas) changes back into liquid water by taking heat away.

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condensation

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freezing

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melting

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evaporation

Question 62

When liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) by adding heat.

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evaporation

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condensation

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boiling

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melting

Question 63

When liquid water changes into a solid (ice).

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freezing

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melting

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boiling

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evaporating

Question 64

When liquid water changes into a gas by raising the temperature of the water to 100 degrees Celsius.

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boiling

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melting

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freezing

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evaporation

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