Science Quiz

What does it mean when a baseball and a wooden block balance on a scale, even though they have different volumes?

• They have the same mass

• They are the same size.

• They are made of the same material.

• They have the same color.

How much did the temperature of the water and ice cube mixture change between 1:45 PM and 2:15 PM?

• The temperature increased by 4

• The temperature decreased by 4

• The temperature increased by 2

• The temperature

  decreased by 8

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Based on what students predicted and what they observed, what must the students conclude?

• Objects such as the rock that weigh more will sink in water, while objects that weigh less will float.

• Solid objects with no holes will sink in water, but solid objects with holes will float.

• The size of an object does not determine whether it will sink or float when put in water.

• Round objects sink when placed in water, but objects that are flat will float.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

What will happen to the balls?

• Both balls will sink. 

• Both balls will float. 

• The bowling ball will sink and the beach ball will float. 

• The bowling ball will float and the beach ball will sink. 

Two objects are of different sizes, but they balance each other when placed on the balance. Which of the following can you say for sure about the two objects?

• They are both solids.

• They have the same amount of mass.

• They are both liquids.

• They have the same shape.

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Magnets are used to separate materials for recycling. Things made of which materials can be separated by magnets? 

• Things made of all kinds of metals 

• Things made of iron 

• Things made of aluminum 

• Things made of wood 

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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Objects will sink in water when they have greater 

• Mass than the water 

• Density than water 

• Weight than water 

• Volume than water 

When oil is added to water, it will not mix but stay on top. This occurs because _______________________.

• Oil is less dense than water 

• Oil is denser than water 

• 
  Oil does not float on water 

• Oil sinks in water 

Which of the following sentences about the mass of the apple is TRUE? 

• The mass of the apple is less than 150 grams. 

• The mass of the apple is more than 150 grams. 

• The mass of the apple is equal to 150 grams.

• The mass of the apple cannot be determined with a balance. 

Has neither a definite shape or volume

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• water

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

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