Science/Social Studies Quiz 10

Match the following situations with their source of heat.

• friction

• ice cubes melting in a glass outside

• electricity

• water boiling in a pot on a stove

• sunlight

• rubbing two sticks together to create fire

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Which of these benches is most likely the warmest?

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Dr. Jeff's popsicle melted quicker behind the ​ (a)   ​

• clear glass.
• curtain.
• solid wall.

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How do you create friction?

• rubbing two objects together

• turning on a stove

• plugging in a toaster

• putting ice cubes in a glass of warm water

Which would create more heat because it creates more friction?

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Which is the earth's main source of heat?

• fire

• sun

• electricity

• friction

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What were TWO things that caused problems for early European explorers in the Americas?

• They did not know how to grow food in the new areas.

• They often fought with the people who already lived there.

• Their horses and oxen could not survive in the New World.

• They could not find anyone who was willing to trade with them.

• Their ships were too small to bring their gold back to Europe.

Which statements about European explorations of Region IV are correct? Select TWO that apply.

• The area was claimed for Spain.

• The area was claimed for France.

• The area was claimed for England.

• Christopher Columbus explored the area.

• Jacques Cartier explored the area.

What was the MAIN cause of conflict between European settlers and many American Indians over land?

• Each had different uses for the land.

• Each had different ways of gaining land.

• Each had different ways of dividing land.

• Each had different ideas about owning land.

Which of these statements are correct? Select TWO that apply.

• Letter X represents the Hudson River

• Letter Y represents the Rio Grande.

• Letter Y represents the Mississippi River.

• Letter Z represents the Colorado River.

• Letter Z represents the St. Lawrence River.