Big Idea 8 - 2nd Grade Science Worksheet

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. Examples include a rock and a ball.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Examples include juice and milk.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume. It fills the space of its container. Examples include oxygen and water vapor.

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Which object sank in water?

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The rock sank in water because it is a solid and denser than water.

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Which object floated in water?

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The balloon floated in water because it is filled with air, which is less dense than water.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases.

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How can you tell which object is longer?

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You can compare the lengths of two objects by placing them side by side.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is a rock.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is juice.

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What is an example of a gas?

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An example of a gas is air.