Simple & Compound Machine Review

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Science
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4th Grade
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Cole Linkiewicz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The cap on a water bottle has a spiral shape. When you place it on the bottle and twist it, the cap pulls itself toward the bottle.
The bottle cap is an example of which simple machine?
screw
lever
pulley
wheel and axle
incline plane
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An ax is used to chop wood. The metal part chops through the wood, pushing it apart into two smaller sections.
Which simple machine is found on the head of the ax?
incline plane
wedge
screw
lever
pulley
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When you turn the large knob on a door, a rod on the inside releases a latch that holds the door closed. It would be difficult to turn the rod; if the knob wasn't attached to it.
The doorknob and the rod make up which simple machine?
lever
pulley
wheel and axle
incline plane
wedge
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A wheel with a rope is used to hoist a flag up to the top of a tall flagpole. This simple machine can also be used to help lift heavy objects with less force.
The wheel and rope make up which simple machine?
lever
pulley
incline plane
screw
wheel and axle
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The center of this seesaw is used to balance the board with the seats. The children can easily move up and down without much force.
The seesaw is an example of which simple machine?
wedge
screw
lever
pulley
wheel and axle
Tags
NGSS.3-PS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A ramp is used for loading a truck. A mover can pull a cart with a heavy object up the ramp. This is much easier than lifting heavy objects into the truck.
Which simple machine is on the back of the truck?
wheel and axle
incline plane
screw
lever
pulley
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What kind of machine is a wagon?
Simple Machine
Compound Machine
Tags
NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1
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