I Ready Unit 1A: Pre-Assess. Physical Properties of Matter 5.5A

What force causes the nails to become connected to the horseshoe-shaped tool?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Not here

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which statement is true?

• A solid has mass and takes up space.

• A gas does not have mass.

• A liquid has its own shape.

• A solid takes the shape of its container.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Students test the two objects pictured below by placing each object into a container of water.

Which of the following will the students most likely observe.

• The coin floats.

• The ice cube floats.

• The ice cube sinks.

• Both objects sink.

Which tool is used to measure the property of temperature?

• Celsius thermometer

• Timing device

• Pan balance

• Meter stick

What do all gases have in common?

• All gases have definite shapes.

• All gases have definite volumes.

• All gases take the shapes of their containers.

• All gases are made of air.

Which tool can be used to compare the mass of a large rock to the mass of two wooden blocks?

• Graduated cylinder

• Celsius thermometer

• Spring scale

• Pan balance

Which pair of graduated cylinders has the least total volume if the liquids are combined?

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Why are the electrical plugs made with materials shown in the image?

• Plastic is a good conductor while metal is a good insulator.

• Plastic and metal are both inexpensive materials to use.

• Plastic and metal are both good conductors.

• Plastic is a good insulator while metal is a good conductor.