Unit 3 Pre-Test Exploring Forces in Our World

Which of the following is an example of gravity in action?

• A magnet sticking to a refrigerator

• An apple falling from a tree

• A car moving on a road

• A person pushing a shopping cart

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does gravity affect a ball thrown into the air?

• It makes the ball move faster upwards

• It pulls the ball back down to the ground

• It stops the ball in mid-air

• It pushes the ball sideways

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of these objects is most likely to be affected by magnetism?

• A wooden spoon

• A plastic bottle

• A steel paperclip

• A rubber band

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In which situation is a push force being used?

• Pulling a rope in a tug-of-war

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Lifting a book

• Dropping a pencil

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a pull force?

• Pushing a door open

• Pulling a drawer open

• Throwing a ball

• Dropping a stone

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does friction affect a moving bicycle?

• It makes the bicycle move faster

• It slows down the bicycle

• It changes the direction of the bicycle

• It makes the bicycle fly

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why do magnets stick to some objects but not others?

• Because some objects are heavier

• Because some objects are made of metal

• Because some objects are colorful

• Because some objects are larger

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a game of basketball, how does gravity affect the ball when a player shoots it towards the hoop?

• Gravity makes the ball move in a straight line

• Gravity pulls the ball downwards towards the hoop

• Gravity pushes the ball away from the hoop

• Gravity stops the ball in mid-air

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

A child is playing with a toy car on a ramp. What role does gravity play in this scenario?

• Gravity helps the car move up the ramp

• Gravity pulls the car down the ramp

• Gravity stops the car from moving

• Gravity pushes the car sideways

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How can you use a magnet to find out if an object is made of metal?

• By seeing if the object changes color

• By seeing if the object sticks to the magnet

• By seeing if the object makes a sound

• By seeing if the object floats in water

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking