Reference Point

Reference point can also be described as what?

• An ending point
• A starting point 
• A description
• A location

When it comes to describing the location based on the reference point, what must each description always include?

• Location and Position
• Distance and Position
• Direction and Location
• Distance and Direction

When giving out descriptions of your location, they always help you in identifying your ____________.

• Direction
• Reference point 
• Position 
• Distance 

An object’s position always depends on its what?

• Reference point
• Location
• Direction
• Distance

You call a friend up, and the two of you agree to meet up at the mall before going to grab a bite to eat.  What is the reference point in this scenario?

• The mall
• The restaurant

You agree to meet up with your family at the front of the baseball field before going to watch your little brother’s game.  What is the reference point in this scenario?

• The front of the baseball field
• The baseball game

Your aunt recently flew into town and arrives at Terminal 34.  You and your mother have agreed to pick her up at the front of the airport.  Your aunt calls your mom asking for directions on how to get to the front of the airport.  Based on this information, what is the reference point in this scenario?

• Terminal 34
• The front of the airport

The location of a place or an object is called its....

• position
• motion
• speed
• reference point

The change of position over time is called

• position
• motion
• speed
• location

True or False:
The motion of an object can change over the course of its movement

• true
• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2