Floating or sinking

What do some things float?

• Because of what they look like.

• Because of what they made from.

• Because of what they are made of.

• Because they are heavier than water.

Why can a plastic truck float?

• Because it is white.

• Because water is lighter.

• Because plastic can't float in the water.

• Because plastic can float in the water.

Some things float and some things _____.

• sinking

• sunk

• sink

• sunking

plastic is ______. Metal is heavy. A plastic truck will float in the water.

• heavier

• thick

• thin

• light

What floats?

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What sinks?

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Floating means to sink in water.

• True

• False

The opposite of sink is ________

• drown

• wet

• float

Which of these materials will sink in water?

• Scissors

• Inflated balloon

• Closed empty bottle

Which of these vehicles will float on water?

• Ship

• Bus

• Truck