What is Motion: Lesson 1

What is the definition of 'position' as described in the passage?

• The location of an object at a given time

• The speed of an object

• The direction of an object's movement

• The distance between two objects

How is a 'reference point' used according to the passage?

• To measure the speed of an object

• To explain the position of another object

• To determine the size of an object

• To calculate the distance traveled

Why is a bike not a good reference point for describing the position of the pharmacy?

• Because the bike is moving

• Because the bike is too small

• Because the bike is too far away

• Because the bike is not visible

Which of the following is an example of a reference point mentioned in the passage?

• The cafe

• The bike

• The market

• The bank

What must a reference point have relative to the object being described?

• A stationary position

• A similar size

• A different color

• A moving position

In the passage, what is the relationship between the pharmacy and the cafe?

• The pharmacy is next to the cafe

• The pharmacy is inside the cafe

• The pharmacy is across the street from the cafe

• The pharmacy is above the cafe

This is a map of a small town. Where is the bank positioned?

(choose all that are true)

• across the street from the library

• next to the dry cleaners

• next to the market

• across the street from the drapery

The ​ (a)   of an object is its location at a given time. The bank is ​ (b)   the ​ (c)   and is ​ (d)   from the ​ (e)   .

• position
• dry cleaners
• drapery
• next to
• across the street

Select the objects that normally have a stationary position.

• Sofa

• Cell Phone

• Car

• House

The sofa and house have positions that are mostly ​ (a)   over time. Their ​ (b)   normally do not change. A cell phone and car can be stationary, but often they ​ (c)   their positions over time. A person might carry his cell phone in his pocket so the cell phone’s position is changing as the person ​ (d)   . Also, a person might drive his car from time to time, so the ​ (e)   position is changing as well.

• stationary
• positions
• change
• moves
• car’s