BASIC SCIENCE BEL 4

Why would a weighing scale not be suitable for measuring the volume of a liquid?

• It only measures weight, not size

• Liquids cannot be weighed

• It cannot measure weight

• It is only for measuring solids

If you have a balloon filled with air,what feature of the gas inside the balloon can you measure with a gas meter?

• Length

• Weight

• Temperature

• Volume

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

• Solar power

• Wind

• Oil

• Electricity

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of heat?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Rubber

• Copper

How does energy from the sun reach the Earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

When you feel the warmth from a campfire, which type of energy transfer is happening?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Why is aluminum a good material use for pots and pans?

• Because it is a poor conductor of heat

• Because it is a good conductor of heat

• Because it doesn't transfer energy at all

• Because it is light in weight only

Why do we feel warmer when standing in direct sunlight?

• Because of convection

• Because of radiation

• Because of conduction

• Because of insulation

Which of the following tools would you use to measure the mass of a small piece of metal?

• Weighing scale

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Measuring cup

Why can we use a measuring cup to measure liquids,but not solids?

• Because liquids can be poured into cup

• Because solids are too heavy for a measuring cup

• Because liquids are harder to measure than solids

• Because solids don't fit into measuring cup