Science Review 10/31

Which of the following investigations would BEST help to identify the transfer of energy by objects in motion?

• Hitting a drum with different force to compare the sound levels produced.

• Comparing the mass of two different solids using a pan balance.

• Measuring the distance that a toy car travel based on the height of the release point on the ramp.

• Comparing the brightness of different light bulbs.

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Max used these four items in his experiment. What was the experiment most likely about?

• Types of electrical insulators

• Types of thermal insulators

• The melting point of plastic

• Types of electrical conductors

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What are required for an electrical circuit to produce light and thermal energy? Select ALL correct answers.

• It must be open

• The circuit must be closed

• It needs a power source, conductors and a load

• There has to be a switch

Look at the image of Earth and the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer. Select all of the statements that are TRUE.

• The Northern Hemisphere is receiving direct sunlight.

• The Northern Hemisphere has longer daylight hours than the Southern Hemisphere.

• The Northern Hemisphere is currently experiencing winter.

• The Southern Hemisphere is receiving indirect sunlight therefore it is winter.

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The calendar shows the moon phases for the month of August. On which day will the next new moon most likely occur?

• September 29

• September 1

• September 15

• September 10

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