WorksheetsMatter and Energy
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Lisa is completing a science experiment. She has two glasses with the same amount of water in each glass. She also has two oranges that weigh the same amount. She places one orange in each of the glasses. Why does the peeled orange sink but the unpeeled orange floats?
a)
The peeled orange is less dense and sinks in the water.
b)
The peeled orange is more dense and sinks in the water.
c)
The peeled orange is heavier so sinks in the water.
2.
Koby tests different objects to see if they float. Which object is most likely to float?
a)
a metal spoon
b)
a wooden spoon
c)
a glass spoon
d)
a ceramic spoon
3.
Why does a coin sink in a cup of water?
a)
It weighs more than the water it pushes away.
b)
It weighs less than the water it pushes away.
c)
It weighs the same as the water it pushes away.
d)
It does not push any water away
4.
Why do wet clothes dry when you hang them outside on a hot, sunny day?
a)
because the water in the clothes freezes
b)
because the water in the clothes melts
c)
. because the water in the clothes condenses
d)
because the water in the clothes evaporates
5.
Why would a pair of eyeglasses fog up when brought from a cold place to a warm place?
a)
Water vapor condensed from the air onto the glasses.
b)
Water vapor evaporated from the air onto the glasses.
c)
Water vapor melted from the air onto the glasses.
d)
Water vapor froze from the air onto the glasses.
6.
All matter is made up of _____?
a)
Anything that moves
b)
Tiny particles
c)
A Solid
d)
A liquid
7.
All matter is made up of tiny particles. What are the particles like in a gas?
a)
The particles stay still in one place.
b)
The particles can change size quickly.
c)
The particles can spread out and move.
d)
The particles are closely packed together.
8.
Mrs.Hood places ice cubes in a glass and sits it on her counter. After a few minutes she notices the ice cubes are starting to turn in to water. What causes this change?
a)
The air makes it sweat
b)
It changes from a liquid to a solid.
c)
Heat is being added
d)
Heat is being taken away
9.
Sara decides to sit next to a campfire on a winter night. What form of energy is she getting?
a)
Thermal
b)
Light
c)
Solar
d)
Sound
10.
Sound energy travels out in waves in all directions. Sound can travel through different mediums or materials. Which of the items below will transmit sound?
a)
Air
b)
Wood
c)
Metal
d)
All of the above
11.
Ms.Green gets upset with her class. She hits the table, screams, turns on the light. What form of energy is she using to get their attention?
a)
None of them
b)
Light
c)
All of them
d)
Sound
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