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Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Friction helps us slip

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Cannot be determined

2.
Which of these surfaces would create the most friction for a cyclist riding their bike?
a)
Sand
b)
Concrete
c)
Polished wood
d)
Gravel
3.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
4.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
5.
What does friction produce?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
gravity
6.
What surface would have the most friction?
a)
Glass
b)
Marble
c)
Pool table
d)
Sandpaper
7.

Friction _____________ motion

a)

Works in the same direction as

b)

Opposes

c)

Has not effect on

d)

Pulls against

8.

True or False: objects that are smooth have LESS friction than objects that are rough

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.
The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.
a)
True
b)
False
10.

Friction can speed up moving objects. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Friction occurs when two surfaces rub against one another. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Is sliding on a wet floor an example of more friction or less fricition?

a)

More friction

b)

Less friction

13.

Choose an example where friction is useful

a)

Ice skating

b)

Sliding down a slide

c)

Climbing the stairs

d)

Bowling

14.
The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together.
a)
True
b)
False
15.

Which of these best describes friction?

a)

A rubbing force.

b)

Something that is slippery.

c)

Gravity.

d)

Movement across a smooth surface.

16.

Motion cannot take place without this?

a)

Force

b)

Friction

c)

Heat

d)

Wheels

17.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
18.

A force is a .....

a)

a push or a pull

b)

a small pull

c)

a heavy load

d)

a big push

19.

Friction is ________

a)

something hard

b)

when something burns

c)

a force that acts between 2 moving surfaces

d)

a bumpy surface

20.

These images show _____ forces.

a)

pull

b)

swing

c)

push

d)

slide

21.

These images show ______ force.

a)

swing

b)

push

c)

swing

d)

pull

22.

Forces can make an object....(tick all that apply)

a)

speed up

b)

stop

c)

slow down

d)

move

23.

Which materials are magnetic?

a)

iron

nickel

cobalt

b)

plastic

fabric

c)

all metals

d)

wood

24.

A force is a .....

a)

a push or a pull

b)

a small pull

c)

a heavy load

d)

a big push

25.

A force can't make something move.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Friction is ________

a)

something hard

b)

when something burns

c)

a force that acts between 2 surfaces

d)

a bumpy surface

27.
Which of these surfaces would create the most friction for a cyclist riding their bike?
a)
Sand
b)
Concrete
c)
Polished wood
d)

Grass

28.

Friction is a type of force. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Friction can speed up moving objects. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Friction occurs when two surfaces rub against one another. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Less Friction is always a disadvantage. True and False

a)

True

b)

False

32.

More friction is always an advantage. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Is sliding on a wet floor an example of more friction or less fricition?

a)

More friction

b)

Less friction

34.

Is opening a rusted old door an example of more friction or less fricition?

a)

More Friction

b)

Less Friction

35.

Is rolling a ball on ice an example of more friction or less fricition?

a)

More Friction

b)

Less Friction

36.

Is a car travelling on a rocky road an example of more friction or less fricition?

a)

More Friction

b)

Less Friction

37.

Choose an example where friction is useful

a)

Ice skating

b)

Sliding down a slide

c)

Climbing the stairs

d)

Bowling

38.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
39.
Which of the following is an example of friction that is helpful?
a)
Brakes used on a bike
b)
Tires from a car on the road
c)
Tread on the bottom of your shoes
d)
All are examples that are helpful
40.
Which of the following is an example of friction that is harmful?
a)
Pencil marking on paper
b)
Engine parts wearing out
c)
sand placed on ice in the winter
d)
Using an eraser to erase marks
41.
Rougher surfaces have ...
a)
greater friction
b)
less friction
c)
the same level of friction
42.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
43.

without friction, an object in motion would never stop

a)

true

b)

false

44.

you can walk because there is friction between your __________ and ______________

a)

ground and air

b)

feet and ground

c)

feet and air

d)

air and ground

45.

friction helps you write on a paper or black board.

a)

true

b)

false

46.
 What is the unit called that measures force?
a)
weight
b)
meter
c)
Newton
d)
kilogram
47.

In which of these examples is friction helpful:

a)

soil erosion

b)

engine parts wearing out

c)

breaks stopping a car

d)

holes developing in your socks

48.

Haley is standing outside in the cold weather waiting for her bus. How can she create heat with her hands?

a)

Wave her hands in the air

b)

Rub her hands together

c)

Cover her hands in a towel

d)

Wash her hands with water

49.

Two objects will create some heat if what is true?

a)

The objects are far apart.

b)

. The objects are both very heavy.

c)

The objects are made of different mate

d)

The objects rub against each other

50.

Right after a nail is pulled from a piece of wood, it feels hot. What makes the heat?

a)

The wood rubs against the nail

b)

The nail is made of iron, a kind of metal.

c)

The nail was heated by the air around it.

d)

The wood is made from a tree, a living thing.

51.

Wesley is bored during class and begins rubbing his pencil eraser on the desk. He notices he created energy. What kind of energy can be created by rubbing an eraser on a desk?

a)

electric energy

b)

heat energy

c)

light energy

d)

magnetic energy

52.

Micah is riding his bike. He stops quickly and notices the tires feel very hot. Why are the tires hot?

a)

They are filled with ai

b)

They moved in a circle.

c)

They are very smooth.

d)

They rubbed against the road.

53.

Which of these actions would most likely make the most heat?

a)

Dragging a heavy box across the floor

b)

Letting ice cubes melt on a plate

c)

Growing plants in a sunny window

d)

Pouring water from one cup to another

54.

Larissa is enjoying a camping trip with her friends and all of their dads. The dads decide to show the girls how to start a fire without the use of a lighter or match. Which of these is the best way to create the heat to start a campfire?

a)

Allowing the sun to shine on a pile of sticks

b)

Rubbing two large sticks together

c)

Blowing warm air onto a pile of sticks

d)

Breaking one long stick into smaller sticks

55.

Adrian has two blocks of wood. What can Adrian do with the blocks so they will make heat?

a)

Place one block on top of the other

b)

Put the blocks under a heavy blanket

c)

Rub one block against the other

d)

Carefully take the temperature of the blocks

56.

Which materials come from under the ground?

a)

Metal

b)

Wood

c)

Rubber

d)

Glass

57.

What are the correct examples of metal?

a)

Wood chair, plastic table, spoon

b)

Knife, spoon, nail

c)

Vase, plastic fork, plate

d)

Door, cup, window

58.

Which material come? from trees

a)

Metal

b)

Plastic

c)

Rubber

d)

Wood

59.

What are the examples of objects made from wood?

a)

Shirt, vase, plate

b)

Car, tile, bottle

c)

Cable, table, plate

d)

Door, chair, boat

60.

What is the main reason glass is chosen to make objects?

a)

It is very expensive

b)

It is easy to make

c)

It is transparent

d)

It is very light

61.

What are the correct examples of objects made from glass?

a)

Window, mirror, bottle

b)

Spoon, fork, plate

c)

Chair, table, carpet

d)

Rug, sofa, shirt

62.

Which material is made from the sap of rubber tree?

a)

Plastic

b)

Metal

c)

Ceramic

d)

Rubber

63.

What are examples of objects made from rubber?

a)

Table, tile, window

b)

Balloon, tyre, eraser

c)

Glove, spoon, glass

d)

Fan, lamp, trouser

64.

Which material is come from a type of soil called clay?

a)

Glass

b)

Ceramic

c)

Wood

d)

Plastic

65.

Which fabric materials made from plants?

a)

Cotton & polyester

b)

Wool

c)

Silk

d)

Rubber

66.

Which fabric material is made from silkworms?

a)

Cotton & polyester

b)

Wool

c)

Silk

d)

Rubber

67.

These are the distinguishing qualities of an object, such as its color, shape, size, and weight.

a)

Properties

b)

Materials science

68.

A natural product of trees that are hard, flexible, and long lasting which is used to build structures such as houses and furnitures.

a)

WOOD

b)

PAPER

c)

PLASTIC

d)

METAL

69.

It is formed by the combination of two or more materials in a structure where materials remain separated.

a)

GLASS

b)

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

c)

PLASTIC

d)

METAL

70.

These materials are made by melting a mixture of sand and other minerals in a furnace and then cooling it afterward.

a)

CERAMICS

b)

RUBBER

c)

TEXTILE

d)

GLASS

71.

It is made by weaving or knitting the threads of different fibers.

a)

TEXTILE

b)

RUBBER

c)

CERAMICS

d)

GLASS

72.

It is lightweight, flexible, waterproof, and easy to use.

a)

PLASTIC

b)

PAPER

c)

RUBBER

d)

CERAMICS

73.

Theses are strong, hard, shiny, and durable in general

a)

PLASTIC

b)

PAPER

c)

METAL

d)

WOOD

74.

These materials are hard brittle, and corrosion-resistant and they are used as flower pots or decorative bricks.

a)

CERAMICS

b)

RUBBER

c)

TEXTILE

d)

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

75.

It is strong, elastic, durable, and waterproof.

a)

PLASTIC

b)

GLASS

c)

METAL

d)

RUBBER

76.

(a)   is made from wood or plant pulps.

77.

It is the ability to withstand pressure.

a)

Durability

b)

Tensile strength

c)

Adhesiveness

d)

Timber

78.

It is the ability to resist being torn apart.

a)

Durability

b)

Tensile strength

c)

Adhesiveness

d)

Timber

79.

It is the ability to make surfaces join together.

a)

Durability

b)

Tensile strength

c)

Timber

d)

Adhesiveness

80.

This is the raw material that is cut from trees.

a)

Timber

b)

Adhesiveness

c)

Ore

d)

Graphene

81.

It is the source of minerals or valuable substances.

a)

Graphene

b)

Adhesiveness

c)

Ore

d)

Durability

82.

It is the material used in pencil.

a)

Timber

b)

Ore

c)

Graphene

d)

Tensile strength

83.

If something is magnetic, it will be _ to a magnet.

a)

repelled

b)

attracted

c)

indifferent

d)

dance

84.

Which of these is a key property needed for a bathroom window?

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

d)

square

85.

Permeable means ...

a)

It is round.

b)

It allows liquid to pass through easily.

c)

It is waterproof.

d)

It is large

86.

Which of these is a key property for a table.

a)

hard

b)

soft

c)

permeable

d)

opaque

87.

What does this measure?

a)

temperature

b)

time

c)

distance

d)

conductivity

88.

Which property means to protect from water?

a)

waterproof

b)

heat-trapping

c)

opaque

d)

soft

89.

Materials such as metal allows ______ to pass through easily?

a)

(1) water

b)

(2) milk

c)

(3) heat

d)

(4) oil

90.
Aluminium is a light material.
a)
true
b)
false
91.

Which of these materials is used to make rain boots?

a)

Paper

b)

Fabric

c)

Plastic

92.

Which property is most important for a raincoat?

a)

rigid

b)

hard

c)

waterproof

d)

transparent

93.

Which material would work best for a sports bottle?

a)

fabric

b)

paper

c)

glass

d)

plastic

94.

Which material would work best for a notebook?

a)

metal

b)

paper

c)

glass

d)

plastic

95.

Which material would work best for a towel?

a)

rubber

b)

paper

c)

fabric

d)

plastic

96.
The ability of the material to withstand scratches
a)
hardness
b)
strength
c)
toughness