WorksheetsProperties of Matter
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Emma is studying the physical properties of a rock. She puts water in a graduated cylinder. Then she puts the rock into the graduated cylinder. Which of the folowing properties is Emma measuring?
a)
mass
b)
length
c)
temperature
d)
volume
2.
Sam wants to compare physical properties of things in the classroom. He makes this table to help him remember which tools and units to use. Which of the following does Sam need to finish his table?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
liter
c)
stopwatch
d)
thermometer
3.
All of the things you see around you have physical properties. Which of the following is a physical property?
a)
age
b)
color
c)
matter
d)
speed
4.
Look at these pictures. Which statement is true?
a)
They all have the same texture .
b)
They all change shape.
c)
They are all matter.
d)
They all have the same shape.
5.
Books have physical properties. Which of these are two physical properties of a school textbook?
a)
fuzzy and soft
b)
soft and sticky
c)
wet and rectangular
d)
hard and rectangular
6.
_ is the way something feels (smooth or rough).
a)
texture
b)
color
c)
hardness
d)
flexibility
7.
_ describes how easily an object can be scratched or cracked.
a)
texture
b)
hardness
c)
flexibility
d)
color
8.
_ is how big something is (length and width)
a)
texture
b)
size
c)
color
d)
shape
9.
_ describes how easily an object can bend.
a)
hardness
b)
texture
c)
flexibility
d)
mass
10.
_ is the amount of matter an object has.
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
texture
d)
size
11.
_ is the amount of space an object takes up.
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
shape
d)
matter
12.
What tool can you use to measure volume?
a)
scale
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
thermometer
d)
wind sock
13.
Does a rock have volume?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
maybe so
d)
I don't know
14.
Which do you think has more mass, an elephant or a cat?
a)
elephant
b)
cat
15.
Which of these objects are smooth, a screw or a marble?
a)
screw
b)
marble
16.
What words might you use to describe the temperature outside?
a)
hot, cold
b)
windy, dry
c)
soft, hard
d)
smooth, rough
17.
Measurable or observable? The ribbon is thinner than a straw.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
18.
Measurable or observable? The sub sandwich is 12 inches long.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
19.
Measurable or Observable? The coffee took the shape of its container.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
20.
Measurable or observable? The paper clip was attracted to the magnet.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
21.
Measurable or observable? The chocolate milk is 80 degrees Celsius.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
22.
Measurable or observable? The toy sank to the bottom of the bathtub.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
23.
Measurable or observable? The steam rose above the pot.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
24.
Measurable or observable? The tennis ball is fuzzy.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
25.
Measurable or observable? Volume of five marbles.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
26.
Measurable or observable? The slime is stretchy and smooth.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
27.
Measurable or observable? The toy car track is 5 meters long.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
28.
Measurable or observable? The brick is rectangular.
a)
Measurable
b)
Observable
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