Grade 4 Science: Energy Unit Quiz

What is a force?

• A type of energy

• A push or pull that causes movement

• A kind of material

Which of the following is a non-contact force?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Pushing a box

Gravity always pulls objects:

• Upwards

• Sideways

• Toward the ground

Which force keeps us on the ground?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Electrostatic

What is magnetism?

• A force that can attract or repel certain metals

• A type of energy

• A kind of sound

Which materials are magnetic?

• Wood and plastic

• Iron and nickel

• Glass and paper

What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

• They attract

• They repel

• They stick

What is an example of a contact force?

• Gravity

• Pushing a swing

• Magnetism

Which of these is an example of static electricity?

• A ball falling

• Hair sticking up after using a balloon

• A magnet picking up a nail

What is a Maglev car?

• A car powered by gas

• A car that floats using magnets

• A car that runs on water