Science Quiz for Grade 3

A wasp can use its wings to move in almost any direction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Gravity, electricity, and magnetism are examples of contact forces.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When the forces are equally strong, the forces are called balanced forces.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Some forces can cause a push or a pull on an object without touching it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The skater uses a friction to stop the forward motion of an inline skate.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The way an object faces, such as north, west, south, or toward the window is called

• position

• direction

• relative

• motion

The _of an object is the exact place where it is.

• position

• direction

• relative

• motion

Relative means

• compared to

• aligned to

• assigned to

• given to

The measure of how slow and how fast something can move refers to

• speed

• distance

• motion

• direction

It is exerted by an object that has been stretched or squeezed.

• tension force

• spring force

• friction

• gravity