Science- Unit 1 Quiz 2 (Motion) (p.36-43)

Which word best describes the motion of a swing that moves back and forth 21 times in one minute?

• regular
• balanced

Which column in the table tells how fast the swing was moving?

• weight of person on swing
• number of swings in one minute

How does a boy on a playground swing demonstrate regular motion?

• the swing moves back and forth in a predictable pattern
• the boy swings higher when he is pushed

How do the hands on a clock demonstrate regular motion?

• one hand is bigger than the other
• each hand moves at a speed that always stays the same

A basketball player is dribbling a ball. The ball bounces up and down. Is this an example of regular motion?

• yes
• no

A motion that repeats in a pattern

• irregular motion
• regular motion

Sofia Kovalevskaya was one of the first women in Europe to become a ___________.

• astronaut
• professor
• politician
• doctor

A leaf blowing in the wind is an example of ___________ motion.

• regular
• irregular