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MS PS 1-4

Quiz by Rebecca Bryant

Grade 6-8
Science
Next Generation Science Standards

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  • Q1
    The energy of motion is called ________ energy.
    potential
    kinetic
    mechanical
    thermal
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q2
    Water has been left in a pot on a hot stove. Bubbles from throughout the liquid and rise to the tip. Which type of change is this?
    boiling
    evaporation
    density
    condensation
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q3
    Temperature is a measure of _______ of the particles in an object.
    the sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy
    the difference between the potential energy and kinetic energy
    the average kinetic energy
    the average potential energy
    120s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q4
    When a substance is heated, the particles gain energy and move apart, increasing the volume. The mass of the substance being heated ______.
    varies unpredictably
    increases
    stays the same
    decreases
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q5
    When temperature increases, average ______ increases.
    chemical energy
    kinetic energy
    potential energy
    gravitational potential energy
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q6
    Bars of different metals are all heated to 100 degrees Celsius to determine how their volume and length would be affected. Which statement describes the most likely outcome of this experiment?
    The volumes and lengths do not change.
    All of the volumes change and so do their lengths.
    All of the volumes change the same amount and the lengths remain constant.
    All of the volumes change, but the lengths remain the same.
    120s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q7
    A liquid thermometer works because liquid _______ when warmed.
    solidifies
    condenses
    expands
    contracts
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q8
    The combined total of the kinetic and potential energy in a material is called __________.
    nuclear energy
    chemical energy
    radiant energy
    thermal energy
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q9
    When water is heated on a stove, which kind of energy is transferred from the element to the water?
    heat energy
    thermal energy
    kinetic energy
    element energy
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q10
    While water is boiling it's temperature __________.
    does not change
    increases
    decreases
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q11
    When ice melts from a pond in the spring, what happens to the air above it?
    The air becomes colder.
    The air becomes warmer.
    The air's temperature remains the same.
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q12
    Adding thermal energy to a cup of water may cause the particles to _____.
    move closer together
    move faster
    slow down
    collide less frequently
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q13
    During a hot shower, water vapor fogs up the cooler mirror when it turns to water. This is an example of ________.
    deposition
    vaporization
    condensation
    sublimation
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q14
    Marco put a pot of water on to boil eggs. Half an hour later, he returned to find the pot dry. This is an example of _________.
    vaporization
    condensation
    sublimation
    deposition
    60s
    MS-PS1-4
  • Q15
    Total thermal energy DOES NOT depend on which of the following?
    Potential Energy
    Kinetic Energy
    Color of substance
    Amount of substance
    60s
    MS-PS1-4

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