Unit 4 Review - Force and Motion

What is the force that makes things move, grow, and change

• gravity

• energy

• friction

• magnetism

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Which force most likely explains why skates roll differently on surfaces such as wood, cement, rubber, or carpet?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• pulling

• friction

Which force most likely helps players score points in a basketball game?

• friction

• pulling

• magnetism

• gravity

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Which of the following describes force?

• A Push

• A Pull

• Both A & B

• none of the above

Which of the following is a change in position?

• Force

• Motion

• Newton's First Las of Motion

• Gravity

Which of the following states that a ball sitting on the ground will stay there until someone kicks it?

• Force

• Motion

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Gravity

In a science classroom, the students performed an investigation, which included the procedural steps listed.

-Hold a small paper boat in one hand.

-pour a small amount of iron filings mixed with salt in the paper boar.

What type of force could be used to move the iron filings?

• gravity

• friction

• magnetism

• push/pull

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A Scout Troop wanted to test the effects of friction on moving toy cars. Using the same toy car in every trial, they slid it across sand paper, tile, carpet, and grass.

Which tools were most likely used in their investigation?

• spring scales and hand lenses

• meter sticks and microscopes

• timing devices and meter sticks

• thermometers and timing devices

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A student wants to test the force of magnetism by placing objects on top of a piece of cardboard and then moving them with a magnet placed under the cardboard. Which items will help the student with this investigation?

• A paper clip, a thumbtack, and a toothpick

• a paper clip, a penny, and iron filings

• a piece of foil, iron filings, and a nail

• a nail, a paper clip, and a thumbtack

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A teacher attaches pictures to the dry-erase board using adhesive tape during a sorting activity. The next day, one of the pictures was found on the ground.

Which force acted upon the picture, causing it to fall?

• friction

• magnetism

• gravity

• evaporation

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