Forces Quiz

Match each word with the correct definition. Motion

(a)  

• movement
• stillness

• sound

• color

Match each word with the correct definition. Gravity

(a)  

• an invisible force that pulls objects together
• a type of electromagnetic radiation

• a chemical reaction involving oxygen

• a unit of temperature measurement

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Match each word with the correct definition. Push

• to use force to move something away from you

• to pull something towards you

• to lift something upwards

• to rotate something in place

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Match each word with the correct definition. Pull

(a)  

• to use force to move something toward you
• to push something away from you

• to lift something upwards

• to rotate something in place

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Choose the tool that would help you explore magnetic forces.

(a)  

• Magnet
• Scale

• Graduated Cylinder

• Magnifying Glass

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Circle the tool that would help you measure force.

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Spring Scale

• Scale

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Which of the following is NOT caused by gravity? Read carefully and choose the BEST answer.

• An object falling and hitting the ground

• A magnet attracting certain materials

• An object rolling downhill

• A child going down a slide

Gravity and magnetism are both forces that we can use and observe through investigations in science. Look at the diagram below and choose the idea that could fit in the blank.

• Force

• Man-made

• Produces shadows

• Paper clips & nails

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Energy is

(a)  

• where something is located

• movement

• the ability to do work
• to use force to move something away from you

Motion is

• to use force to move something toward you

• the ability to do work

• a push or pull

• a change in position