Physical Science Games

The Sun emits light. Which statement correctly describes sunlight?

• It has only visible light.

• It has only visible and ultraviolet light.

• It has visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light.

• It has only visible and infrared light.

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The periodic table organizes elements according to certain properties. Part of the periodic table is shown below. Which element has properties most similar to bromine (Br)?

• krypton (Kr)

• selenium (Se)

• oxygen (O)

• fluorine (F)

Wind is increasingly being used as a source of energy. A wind turbine is shown below. What type of energy transformation is the wind turbine designed to do?

• electrical to chemical

• kinetic to electrical

• heat to electrical

• heat to mechanical

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Bryan and Alyssa are playing tug-of-war against Daniel and Maria. Bryan and Alyssa are exerting a combined force of 10 N. Daniel and Maria are exerting 12 N of force. Which of the following has resulted?

• an unbalanced force moving everyone in Bryan and Alyssa's direction

• an unbalanced force moving everyone in Daniel and Maria's direction

• a balanced force moving everyone in Daniel and Maria's direction

• a balanced force leaving everyone in the same place

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Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• A dry cell battery connected to wires lights up a light bulb

• A balloon sticks to a wall after it is rubbed with a piece of wool

• A magnet sticks to a refridgerator door made of metal

• a light switch that is turned on runs a ceiling fan

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A mixture of iron filings and sulfur can easily be separated by--

• placing the mixture in water

• performing a chemical reaction

• heating the mixture

• using a magnet

When plants undergo photosythesis they produce--

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• hydrogen

• nitrogen

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A burning candle is the process of transforming--

• heat energy into chemical energy

• chemical energy into light and heat

• chemical energy into mechanical energy

• chemical energy into nuclear energy

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During which phase does the Moon receive sunlight only on the side facing away from the Earth?

• full moon

• new moon

• waning gibbous

• waxing gibbous

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A coal-burning facility is constructed in an area containing several pond ecosystems. How will this human activity most likely affect the pond ecosystems?

• More nutrients will be available.

• Organism diversity will increase.

• Disease will become less common.

• Water quality will be reduced.

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