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Engineering Design Process: Fixing Potholes Quiz
Authored by Sylvia Espino
Science
5th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to perform three trials?
so the putty is used up
so everyone has a turn
Playing with putty is fun.
to ensure the data is accurate
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why is play putty a good solution for potholes?
It changes color to match the road.
It has properties of a solid and liquid.
stays liquid during the winter months.
It does not produce any friction on cars.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Who first experimented with play putty?
city planners
NASA engineers
university students
construction workers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What might be an advantage to using play putty to fill potholes?
It is quick and easy to use.
The soft texture supports tires.
No one knows how to make it.
Children can play on the road.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of scientist studies materials?
biologist
fabricologist
geologist
materials scientist
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why would a scientist study materials?
to solve problems
to invent new crops
to learn about animals
to discover new planets
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
NGSS.MS-PS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might new materials be created?
by harvesting crops
by using solar power
by conserving energy
by blending existing materials
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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
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