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Motion Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The _____________of an object is its location relative to another object. 
a)
speed
b)
position
c)
direction
d)
mass
2.
We can describe motion in 3 ways:  position, direction and ____________.
a)
location
b)
gravity
c)
volume
d)
speed
3.
The graph shows the movement of a dog.  When does the dog stand still?
a)
between seconds 2 and 3
b)
between seconds 1 and 2
c)
between seconds 3 and 4
d)
it doesn't stand still
4.
1.  John left his home and walked 3 blocks to his school, as shown in the accompanying graph. What is one possible explanation of the section of the graph from point B to point C? 
a)
John arrived at school and stayed throughout the day.
b)
John waited before crossing a busy street.
c)
John returned home to get his math homework.
d)
John reached the top of a hill and began walking on level ground. 
5.
What is the most reasonable explanation for the data in this graph?
a)
a car drives at a steady speed for 5 seconds, stops for 5 seconds, then continues in the same direction.
b)
A ball is thrown into the air and returns to the ground.
c)
A runner sprints for 5 seconds, rests for 5 seconds, then runs back to the starting line.
d)
a dog runs to fetch his ball, stops to rest for 5 seconds, then runs downhill. 
6.
______________ is the measure of how fast an object is moving.
a)
time
b)
direction
c)
mass
d)
speed
7.
Describe the position of the ceiling in relation to the smartboard.
a)
The ceiling is below the smartboard.
b)
The smartboard is to the left of the ceiling. 
c)
The ceiling is above the smartboard.
d)
The smartboard is in front of the ceiling. 
8.
Study the graph.  When does the object move the fastest?
a)
From point A to point B
b)
From point B to point C
c)
It does not move fast.
d)
From point C to point D
9.
Use the graph below to tell how far the object travels in 15 minutes.
a)
15 km.
b)
6 mi.
c)
6 km.
d)
12 mi.
10.
What is the total distance the object traveled?
a)
2,400 meters
b)
1,600 meters
c)
800 meters
d)
10 meters