Big Idea 8 and 9 24.25

Janella is comparing the physical properties of these objects. Which of the two objects can Janella best classify as having similar textures?

• brick and rock

• feather and glass

• glass and pillow

• feather and rock

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

Flora is comparing the properties of unknown materials. Which of the following would best help Flora tell whether the materials were made of iron?

• It would have a dark color.

• It would have a smooth, even texture.

• It would be attracted to any magnet.

• It would have the same mass and volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Jake has two cups containing water. What is the best way for Jake to find the temperature of both cups of water?

• Measure the temperature of the cups by feeling the cup of water.

• Measure the temperature of the water by putting a ruler in the water.

• Measure the temperature of the water by putting his finger in both cups of water and compare the temperatures.

• Measure the temperature of the water by putting a thermometer in both cups of water and compare the temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Christine wanted to measure and compare the volume of rock and a pencil. Which tool would she use to measure the volume of both objects?

• ruler

• scale

• stopwatch

• graduated cylinder

Olivia wanted to measure and compare boxes. She ordered them from heaviest to lightest. What is she comparing?

• The temperature of the boxes

• The color of the boxes

• The mass of the boxes

• The texture of the boxes

Which property are a rock, an ice cube, and a brick most likely to share?

• color

• hardness

• texture

• shape

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Tyler hangs a magnet from a string as shown in the picture. He then holds another magnet and moves the south pole towards the south pole of the other magnet on the string. What will most likely happen to the magnet on the string?

• It will repel the other magnet.

• It will stay in the same position.

• It will begin to increase in temperature.

• It will be attracted to the other magnet.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The picture below shows some ring-shaped magnets on a pencil. Kim pushed the magnets together, but they came apart as soon as she let go. Why do the magnets repel each other?

• The pencil stops the force of the magnets.

• The magnets are not strong enough to stay together.

• The same poles of the magnets are facing each other.

• The amount of air space between the magnets stops the magnetic force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Reggie tries to push together the magnets shown below. The magnets repel each other. Which of the following statements best explains why Reggie cannot get the two magnets to touch?

• There is no magnetic field at the poles of the magnets.

• The same poles of the magnets are facing each other.

• There is a change in temperature at the poles of the magnets.

• The opposite poles of the magnets are facing each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Lucinda placed two magnets on a table. The North side of one magnet is facing the South side of the other magnet. What will most likely happen if Lucinda pushes one magnet toward the other magnet?

• The magnets will change color.

• The magnets will attract each other.

• The magnets will not change position.

• The magnets will move away from each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5