P5-Life Science Quiz-Post Break

Which term refers to the force exerted by air particles on a surface?

• Kinetic energy

• Air pressure

• Thermal energy

• Conduction

What is the transfer of heat through direct contact between particles called?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Diffusion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which state of matter has no fixed shape but a fixed volume?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Plasma

What term describes a substance composed of two or more different elements or compounds?

• Pure substance

• Mixture

• Solution

• Compound

The energy associated with the motion of particles is known as:

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter mentioned in the vocabulary list?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance is called:

• Pressure

• Volume

• Temperature

• Density

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed and vibrate in place?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Mixture

The total energy of motion and position of the particles in a substance is known as:

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Which process involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Compression