4th Grade Review

What is used to measure the mass of matter?

• A balance

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A ruler

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Taste

• Magnetism

• Intelligence

• Emotions

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What does relative density determine?

• Whether matter will change state

• Whether matter will conduct electricity

• Whether matter sinks or floats in water

• Whether matter is a solid, liquid, or gas

Which of the following is a soluble substance in water?

• Oil

• Metal

• Salt

• Plastic

What is reflection in terms of the behavior of light?

• The bending of light waves as they pass through one medium to another

• The bouncing of light waves off of a surface

• The absorption of light waves by a surface

• The transmission of light waves through a surface

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Which of the following is an example of refraction?

• Light reflecting off a mirror

• Light passing through water

• Light being absorbed by a surface

• Light being emitted by a lamp

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What is the source of energy in a simple circuit?

• Load

• Switch

• Insulated copper wire

• Battery

What happens when a circuit is closed?

• Electricity does not flow through it

• Electricity is stored within the circuit

• Electricity flows through it

• The circuit overheats

What is the role of a switch in a simple circuit?

• It stores energy

• It allows the current to flow when closed

• It insulates the circuit

• It acts as the source of energy

Which of the following is a use of mechanical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Hearing messages

• Melting

• Turbines

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