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

What determines the hardness of a material?

• how the materials can be easily scratched

• how heavy it is

• how easily it can float

• how easily it shines

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

Which of the following best describes matter?

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

• only things you can see

• only solids and gases

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?