Forces and Motion Assessment - Grade 3E

Which of the following is an example of a force?

• Riding a bicycle

• Reading a book

• Sleeping

• Eating ice cream

What is the definition of motion?

• The ability to see

• The act of standing still

• The change in an object's position

• The sound produced by an object

Which of the following is an example of an object in motion?

• A parked car

• A tree

• A basketball rolling down a hill

• A table

What is the relationship between force and motion?

• Force has no effect on motion

• Force always causes motion

• Motion can occur without any force

• Force can change the direction or speed of motion

How can you predict an object's future motion?

• By smelling the object

• By touching the object

• By making observations and measurements

• By listening to the object

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

• Feeling the temperature of an object

• Guessing the weight of an object

• Smelling the scent of flowers

• Tasting a piece of fruit

What can we learn from making observations of an object's motion?

• The color of the object

• The size of the object

• The pattern of the object's motion

• The sound the object makes

Which of the following is NOT a pattern of motion?

• Straight line

• Zigzag

• Circle

• Square

What is the purpose of measuring an object's motion?

• To determine its weight

• To describe its shape

• To calculate its speed or distance

• To identify its color

What scientific skill is required to predict future motion based on observations?

• Counting

• Reading

• Observing

• Writing