Herman's Moving Experience

Match the following story characters to their movement.

• moves slowly

• 
• runs quickly

• 
• fast flyer

• 

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Which character saves Herman, from the force of gravity, by pulling him away from smashing into the rocks?

• 
• 
• 

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Label each character according to how much friction they experienced while traveling to the Critter Country Fair.

a

b

little friction

lots of friction

Luke tries to help Herman ​ (a)   by ​ (b)   him ​ (c)   .

• move
• pushing
• forward
• pulling

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Label the picture.

a

b

c

d

road surface

Ouch!

pushing force

Herman's Belly

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The ​ (a)   of ​ (b)   between Herman's ​ (c)   and the ​ (d)   caused him to feel ​ (e)  

• force
• friction
• belly
• road
• pain.

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Friction is a force that happens when two objects ___ against each other.

• float

• rub

• sink

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In the picture friction is reduced with acorns. This is an example of...

• rolling friction

• static friction

• sliding friction

What force is pulling Herman down the steep hill?

• force of electricity

• force of friction

• force of gravity

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Gravity is dangerous for Herman in this picture, because he could be pulled down to

• the fair.

• crash into the rocks.

• pick berries from the bushes.

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