5th Grade Science Quarter 2 Review

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow, consisting of a power source, wires, and devices like bulbs.

Front

What happens when a switch in a circuit is open?

Back

When a switch is open, the circuit is incomplete, and electricity cannot flow, so devices like bulbs do not light up.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which affects how much force is needed to move it.

Front

How does adding mass to a moving object affect its motion?

Back

Adding mass to a moving object generally requires more force to achieve the same acceleration.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

Front

What is a physical property?

Back

A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

Front

What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

Back

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another, while a mixture can be heterogeneous.

Front

What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

Front

What is an experiment?

Back

An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing variables.