Science Practice (Grades 3-5) Flashcards
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Which of these is an example of a physical change?
Answer: Ice melting into water
Melting changes the state of water but not what it is made of, so it is a physical change.
What is the main function of roots in a plant?
Answer: To absorb water and nutrients from the soil
Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant.
A student places a metal spoon in a cup of hot cocoa. After a few minutes, the handle feels warm. How did the heat travel through the spoon?
Answer: Conduction
Heat moved through the solid metal spoon by conduction.
Which of the following best describes the water cycle step called evaporation?
Answer: Liquid water changes into water vapor and rises into the air
Evaporation is when liquid water turns into water vapor, often because of heat from the sun.
Which object would most likely be attracted to a magnet?
Answer: A steel paper clip
Steel contains iron, which is attracted to magnets.
Why do we see different phases of the Moon over the course of a month?
Answer: We see different amounts of the Moon's sunlit side as it orbits Earth
As the Moon orbits Earth, we see different portions of its lit half, creating the phases.