WorksheetsEvaluate: 4th Grade Physical Science part 2
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 21mins
Joseph and Isaiah are in the same fourth grade class where they have been studying about energy. They are able to observe many effects of applying energy to the game of marbles they are playing. Which of the following actions demonstrate a change caused by applying energy to the marbles?
They have the game set up and are ready to play.
They both have one marble each to start the game.
They store the marbles in a cloth bag when they are not playing.
They each move one of the marbles inside the ring with another marble.
Tyler is studying the energy of motion. His equipment is show below. Tyler decides to change the end of the spring from position 5 to position 4. What happens to the ball when Tyler launches it.
The ball does not move when the position changed.
The ball goes farther than if the spring were still at position 5.
The ball goes a shorter distance than if the spring were still at position 5.
The ball goes the same distance as it would if the spring were still at position 5.
Theresa is studying energy by using some sources on the internet. Which of the following facts about energy does Theresa discover that is true?
All energy can be renewed.
All objects that emit heat will also emit light.
Objects will only emit just one kind of energy.
Energy has the ability to cause movement or create change.
Mason pulls his sister in a wagon on a flat sidewalk What is the source of energy that moves the wagon?
the friction from the ground
mechanical energy from the wheels
gravitational energy pulling on the wagon
mechanical energy from Mason’s muscles
Which of the following is NOT an example of changing position?
an acorn falling off a Live Oak tree
a boy sliding down a water slide
a girl running around the track
an apple on the table
Driving through Florida, windmills can be found on an open plain. What type of energy is being captured in the figure?
wind energy
light energy
hydroelectric
heat
Florence has a lot of energy so she swims every day after school. She has become a champion swimmer on her swim team because of how fast she swims. Florence uses her energy to move through the water at high speeds. Which of the following actions does NOT demonstrate a change caused by Florence applying her energy in the pool.
diving for a toy
standing on the side for a jump
swimming forward
performing a front flip
The Hoover Dam, located between Nevada and Arizona, is built to have water flow through large pipes inside the dam. The water then flows into a turbine which functions very similar to a water wheel. The turbine is part of a system that generates electricity. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the water line and turbine in the system?
The water is cool.
The water can evaporate.
The water causes motion.
The water can be heated.
Liu performs the following investigation in her science class:
a. Tear up one piece of paper into small pieces.
b. Place the plate on a table in front of a small fan.
c. Turn on the fan.
d. Observe the paper.
What can Liu conclude based on her observation?
Energy is used to make new substances.
Energy can exist in the form of a fan.
Energy is in objects such as paper
Energy can cause motion.
A scientist measures how much energy a certain wind turbine produces in a location with different wind speeds. The graph represents the data collected. How much energy does the turbine produce at an average wind speed of 30 km/hr in one month?
about 40 kWh
about 60 kWh
about 80 kWh
about 100 kWh
The energy of falling water can be changed into different forms of usable energy. Which of these energies can be generated (created) from falling water?
electrical energy
battery energy
solar energy
wind energy
Mark often goes to the park after school where he observes children having fun setting objects in motion. Mark observes motion in the following activities:
- Hitting a ball
- Pedaling a bicycle
- Pushing friends on a swing
What must always be true of any object that is in motion?
It is moving forward.
It is changing its position.
It is changing its direction.
It is moving at a constant speed.
Some people enjoy going to amusement parks because there are rides that move. The picture below shows an amusement park ride in motion. Which of the following statements is true about the object in motion in the picture?
The object is changing only its position.
The object is changing only its direction.
The object is changing both its position and direction.
The object is changing neither its position nor direction.
Cars, bicycles, and people can all be objects in motion. What is constantly changing about an object in motion?
velocity
speed
position
acceleration
Andrew kicks a playground ball down a hallway. The direction Andrew kicks the ball is pictured below. After the ball reaches the wall on the opposite side, in which direction will the ball most likely travel?
Objects travel in a direction. Which of the following best defines direction?
the path that a moving object follows
a place where an objects is placed
a change in an object’s motion
the distance an object moves
Skateboarding first began in the 1950’s, when all across California surfers got the idea of trying to surf on streets. Today, many people enjoy skateboarding. What change could a skateboarder make to increase the speed of a skateboard?
Make a longer ramp so it is not as steep.
Make a ramp as smooth and slick as possible.
Begin skateboarding from the middle of the ramp.
Wear a heavy backpack while skateboarding on a ramp.
Three trains, all traveling from different directions, are heading toward the same destination. All three trains leave at the same time and travel at constant speeds. The speed and distance from the destination of each train are shown. Which train will reach destination first?
Train A will be first.
Train B will be first.
Train C will be first.
All trains will reach the destination at the same time.
Ashley and Brian want to race each other to see who is the fastest runner. They will each run a distance of 50 meters. Whoever has the fastest speed will be the winner. What are the two measurement tools they will need to measure each other’s speed when running a distance of 50 meters?
a stopwatch and a measuring tape
a measuring tape and a spring scale
a stopwatch and a graduated cylinder
a measuring tape and foot sizes of the runners
Three students are in a race. They measure how far they run in meters per second (m/s). Which runner will win the race?
Runner A
Runner B
Runner C
It will be a three-way tie.
Amy has to leave her new puppy alone at home for a little while. She records the puppy’s movements while she is away. The following line graph shows the puppy’s distance over time. Describe what is happening to the puppy between points W and X based on the graph.
It is slowing down and speeding up.
It is slowing down.
It is speeding up.
It is resting.
Destiny has four hermit crabs in a glass tank. She takes them out to race them. Destiny makes a start and finish line, and places the crabs behind the start line. The data table below shows the time it took for each crab to cross the finish line. Which hermit crab crossed the finish line first?
Hermit crab 1
Hermit crab 2
Hermit crab 3
Hermit crab 4
