Summative Test in Science

Your kite flies up in the air and then when the wind stops blowing, it goes down. Why?

• The force of gravity flies the kite up and moves it down.

• Gravity pulls the kite down when the wind stops blowing.

Dry leaves fall to the ground. Piece were flying back down. The dust in the air drops on the floor. What conclusion can you give these observations?

• Gravity causes objects to fall on the ground.

• Gravity pushes objects up and pulls them down

Why does a car travel faster going down than going up?

• It is moving toward gravity.

• It is being pushed by the wind.

A baseball and a sheet of paper are dropped at the same time from the same height. What will happen if there is no air resistance?

• The baseball will land first.

• The baseball and the paper will land at the same time.

What causes tides?

• Gravitational pull of the moon.

• Strong winds that blow over ocean water.

A skydiver that jumps from a plane quickly falls toward the ground.

Is gravitational force applied?

• Yes

• No

A driver applies the brakes and slows down the velocity of the bus.

Is gravitational force applied?

• Yes

• No

My friend drills a nail into the wall.

Is gravitational force applied?

• Yes

• No

We can walk on the surface of the Earth and don’t float off into space.

Is gravitational force applied?

• Yes

• No

The moon revolves around the sun.

Is gravitational force applied?

• Yes

• No