Physical Science Check-In Review

A student rolls a ball down a smooth wooden ramp and observes what happens. Then he puts sandpaper on the ramp and rolls the ball again. What is the student most likely investigating?

• the effect of a change in gravity on the ball's motion

• the effect of a change in mass on the ball's motion

• the effect of a change on friction on the ball's motion

• the effect of a change in a ball's motion on the ramp

Which is an example of transpiration?

• Hail falls from the atmosphere onto a field.

• A corn plant's leaves release water vapor in the air.

• Dew drops on an oak leaf change to water vapor.

• Cloud droplets form from water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When does heat stop flowing between two objects?

• when the objects gain enough heat to melt

• when the objects reach the same temperature

• when one object loses enough heat to freeze

• when one object loses all its heat

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which best explains what happens when most materials are heated?

• They contract.

• They expand.

• They change color.

• They double in size.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a solid?

• Has a definite shape

• Has a definite volume

• Can flow from one place to another

• Particles are closely packed together

Which of the following is an example of a physical change in matter?

• Burning wood

• Rusting iron

• Melting ice

• Cooking an egg

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Freezing water into ice

• Burning paper

• Cutting paper into pieces

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Shane and Brett push a toy car on a straight track. When Shane pushes the car, it goes a longer distance than when Brett pushes it. Which best explains this?

• Brett applied more force to the car.

• Shane applied more force to the car.

• Brett did not apply any force to the car.

• Shane applied the same amount of force as Brett.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Four shoppers are pushing identical shopping carts at the same speed. Each cart contains a different object. Which cart will require the least force to stop it's motion?

• the cart containing an object with a mass of 530 g

• the cart containing an object with a mass of 180 g

• the cart containing an object with a mass of 310 g

• the cart containing an object with a mass of 700 g

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which weather condition does a barometer measure?

• precipitation

• wind direction

• air pressure

• temperature