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Forces Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match each word with the correct definition. Motion

(a)  

Choose from the below words
movement

stillness

sound

color

2.

Match each word with the correct definition. Gravity

(a)  

Choose from the below words
an invisible force that pulls objects together

a type of electromagnetic radiation

a chemical reaction involving oxygen

a unit of temperature measurement

3.

Match each word with the correct definition. Push

a)

to use force to move something away from you

b)

to pull something towards you

c)

to lift something upwards

d)

to rotate something in place

4.

Match each word with the correct definition. Pull

(a)  

Choose from the below words
to use force to move something toward you

to push something away from you

to lift something upwards

to rotate something in place

5.

Choose the tool that would help you explore magnetic forces.

(a)  

Choose from the below words
Magnet

Scale

Graduated Cylinder

Magnifying Glass

6.

Circle the tool that would help you measure force.

a)

Ruler

b)

Thermometer

c)

Spring Scale

d)

Scale

7.

Which of the following is NOT caused by gravity? Read carefully and choose the BEST answer.

a)

An object falling and hitting the ground

b)

A magnet attracting certain materials

c)

An object rolling downhill

d)

A child going down a slide

8.

Gravity and magnetism are both forces that we can use and observe through investigations in science. Look at the diagram below and choose the idea that could fit in the blank.

a)

Force

b)

Man-made

c)

Produces shadows

d)

Paper clips & nails

9.

Energy is

(a)  

Choose from the below words

where something is located

movement

the ability to do work

to use force to move something away from you

10.

Motion is

a)

to use force to move something toward you

b)

the ability to do work

c)

a push or pull

d)

a change in position

11.

Select ALL examples of a PULLING force​ ​

a)
taking a book off the shelf
b)
squeezing glue from a bottle
c)
jumping on a trampoline
d)

opening a drawer

12.

Select ALL examples of a PUSHING force

a)

unplugging an electrical cord

b)

putting a book on a shelf

c)

bowling

d)

pedaling forward on a bike

13.

Which direction does the wagon move when the child pulls it across the ground? Choose the letter that represents the direction that the wagon will roll.

14.

Which direction does the wheelbarrow move when the man pushes it across the ground?

15.

A student rolls a ball across the smooth table. Which arrow represents the direction the ball will travel after it strikes the book?

16.

Which TWO of the following actions are pushing forces?

a)

jumping up in the air

b)

falling down after a trip

c)

throwing a baseball

d)

opening a drawer