Unit 1 Properties of Matter

WHich of the following has the greatest volume?

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Which property describes the amount of matter in an object?

• mass

• texture

• size

• temperature

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

When an object is described as an rectangle, we are describing the object's ______________.

• volume

• color

• texture

• shape

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-2

WHich is an example of an observation and not an inference?

• The dogs preferred the cold water

• The dogs like the bed better than the mat

• The dogs ate all of their food

• The dogs like dry food better than wet food

Sam was outside with his shoes off and wanted to compare the temperature of the grass and sidewalk. His feet were warm on the sidewalk, but cool on the grass. What is the reason for this difference?

• the temperature of the grass is cooler than the temperature of the sidewalk

• the temperature of the sidewalk is equal to the temperature of the grass

• the temperature of the grass is hotter than the temperature of the sidewalk

• the temperature of the sidewalk is cooler than the temperature of the grass

What do scientists do after they make observations and collect data?

• ask other scientists for their opinion on their observations

• memorize their observations

• discuss their opinions

• record their observations and data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How do all scientific investigations start?

• with a prediction

• with data tables and charts

• with a question

• with a conclusion (the end)

Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

What is true about air?

• it that has mass and takes up space (volume)

• it has a definite volume

• it is not matter

• it does not take the shape of the container

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

What observation could we make just by looking at the picture of these two identical boxes?

• The boxes have the same mass

• The boxes have the same volume

• The boxes have different masses

• The boxes have different volumes?