Matter and Its Properties: Interactive Learning Quizzes for First Graders

Question 1

When a solid melts, what happens to its shape? Can this change be undone?

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The shape changes from a definite shape to no definite shape. This change can be undone.

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The shape changes from no definite shape to a definite shape. This change can be undone.

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The shape does not change. This change cannot be undone.

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The shape changes from no definite shape to a definite shape. This change cannot be undone.

Question 2

Which of these is a solid?

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A rock

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A cup of water

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A cloud

Question 3

When a liquid turns into a solid, what happens to the molecules?

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They get smaller and move closer together.

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They get bigger and move farther apart.

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They stay the same size and move the same way.

Question 4

When you heat up a solid block of ice, what happens to the particles in the ice?

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They move further apart.

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They move closer together.

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They stop moving.

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They turn into liquid.

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a property of a solid?

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Solids can flow easily.

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Solids have a definite shape.

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Solids are hard to compress.

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Solids can be broken into smaller pieces.

Question 6

What is a property of solids?

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They have a definite shape and volume.

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They can flow easily.

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They can be compressed easily.

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They can take the shape of their container.

Question 7

Why can liquids take the shape of their container?

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Liquid molecules are loosely packed, allowing them to change shape.

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Liquid molecules are tightly packed, allowing them to change shape.

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Liquid molecules are hard and rigid, causing them to keep their shape.

Question 8

What is a property of solids?

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They have a definite shape.

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They can be easily compressed.

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They flow easily.

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They can change shape easily.

Question 9

What is a key property of a solid object?

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It has a fixed shape and volume.

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It can flow like water.

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It can be squeezed into a smaller size.

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It changes shape to match its container.

Question 10

What is a unique characteristic of a solid object?

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It has a fixed shape and size.

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It can easily change shape.

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It takes the shape of its container.

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It can be easily squeezed.

Question 11

Matter can be found in different forms, like solids, liquids, or gases. Which of these is a solid?

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Ice cube

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Water puddle

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Air in a balloon

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Fire from a candle

Question 12

What is a unique characteristic of solids?

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They have a definite shape and take up a specific amount of space.

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They can easily change shape.

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They can be squashed easily.

Question 13

What is a unique characteristic of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and size.

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Solids can easily change their shape.

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Solids allow light to pass through them.

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Solids can be easily compressed.

Question 14

Which of these is a property of liquids?

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Liquids flow easily

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Liquids have a definite shape

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Liquids are hard to squeeze

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Liquids are very heavy

Question 15

What is a solid? A solid is something that has a definite shape and volume.

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Ice

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Water

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Air

Question 16

Solids keep their shape and size. Which of these things can't solids do?

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Change shape

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Be hard

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Take up space

Question 17

When you blow up a balloon, which property of a gas are you showing?

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Gases can take the shape of their container.

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Gases have a definite shape.

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Gases are hard and cannot be compressed.

Question 18

Water can be found in different forms around us. Which of these is NOT a form of water?

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Lava

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Ice

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Water vapor

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Puddle

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 20

What is a property of solids?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume.

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Solids can flow easily.

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Solids can be compressed easily.

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Solids can change their shape easily.

Question 21

What makes a solid different from a liquid or a gas?

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Solids have a shape that stays the same.

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Solids change their shape easily.

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Solids can be squished easily.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a unique characteristic of solids?

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Solids can flow easily.

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Solids have a definite shape and size.

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a state of matter that you learn about in first grade?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a state of matter like water or ice?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 26

Which of these is a gas?

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Air

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Ice

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Water

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Wood

Question 27

What is a special characteristic of solids?

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They have a fixed shape and size.

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They can easily change their shape.

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They can be easily squished.

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They do not have a definite shape or size.

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a basic state of matter?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Gas

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Liquid

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a state of matter that you can easily see around you?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 30

Which of these things is a gas?

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Air

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Ice

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Water

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Wood

Question 31

What is a solid? A substance that has a definite shape and volume.

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Ice

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Water

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Air

Question 32

What is matter?

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Things we can see and touch

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Light and heat

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Ideas and thoughts

Question 33

Which property of solids is incorrect?

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They can flow easily.

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They have a definite shape.

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They have a definite volume.

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They can be compressed.

Question 34

What happens when a gas is heated?

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It expands.

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It contracts.

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It changes to a liquid.

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It changes to a solid.

Question 35

Which process involves a change from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation

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Melting

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Freezing

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Evaporation

Question 36

What is the physical state of a book?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 37

What happens when a solid is melted?

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It turns into a liquid.

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It turns into a gas.

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It changes color.

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It disappears.

Question 38

What is the physical state of steam?

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Gas

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Solid

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Liquid

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Plasma

Question 39

Which one weighs the most?

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A block of aluminum

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A glass of water

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A piece of ice

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A ball of air

Question 40

When you have a lot of toys in your toy box, what does this mean?

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There is a lot of matter in your toy box

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There is a lot of space in your toy box

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There is a lot of weight in your toy box

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There is no matter in your toy box

Question 41

When you mix chocolate powder with milk, what do you get?

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A mixture

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A pure substance

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A compound

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An element

Question 42

When you leave a glass of water outside on a cold night, what might happen to it?

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It will freeze

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It will melt

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It will turn into a gas

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Nothing will happen to it

Question 43

What state of matter is a bar of soap?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 44

What is a special feature of solids?

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They have their own shape.

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They can be easily squished.

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They can take the shape of their container.

Question 45

What makes gases different from solids and liquids?

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Gases can fill any shape.

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Gases are hard to push down.

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Gases have a set size and amount.

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Gases go down in water.

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a property of solids?

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Can flow and take the shape of its container

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Holds its own shape

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Can be easily squeezed or compressed

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Has a definite volume

Question 47

Which of these is a solid, like a rock?

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Ice

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Water

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Air

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Steam

Question 48

What happens when ice is warmed up?

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It turns into water

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It turns into gas

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It turns into a solid

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Nothing happens

Question 49

Which of these is a liquid, like milk?

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Milk

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Rock

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Cloud

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Metal

Question 50

What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas

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Cold, warm, hot

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Hard, soft, fluffy

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Big, small, medium

Question 51

Which of these can flow, like water?

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Water

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Rock

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Tree

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Building

Question 52

What happens when water is frozen?

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It turns into ice

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It turns into steam

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It turns into a solid

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Nothing happens

Question 53

Which of these is a gas, like the air we breathe?

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Steam

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Ice

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Water

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Rock

Question 54

What special property do gases have?

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They have no definite shape or volume

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They have a definite shape and volume

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They are hard and can't be compressed

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They are soft and can be easily compressed

Question 55

Which of these changes the state of matter from a liquid to a gas, like when water boils?

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Evaporation

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Freezing

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Melting

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Condensation

Question 56

What happens when a solid, like ice, is warmed up?

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It turns into a liquid

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It turns into a gas

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It turns into a plasma

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Nothing happens

Question 57

What makes solids different from liquids and gases?

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Solids have a fixed shape and volume

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Solids can easily change their shape

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Solids expand to fill their container

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a physical state of matter?

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Energy

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 59

Which of these is a liquid? Liquids can change shape to match the container holding them.

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A cup of water

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A water balloon

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A bar of soap

Question 60

Solids have a shape and size that don't change. Which of these is a solid?

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A ball of clay

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A cup of water

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A balloon with air

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a form of matter you can see around your home?

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Plasma

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

Question 62

What is a special feature of solids? Solids are things that:

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Have their own shape and size

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Can be easily squished

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Can be poured like water

Question 63

What is a special feature of solids?

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They have a definite shape.

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They can easily change their shape.

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They can easily be squeezed.

Question 64

What is a solid? Solids have a definite shape and volume, like a book or a chair.

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A book

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A ball of gas

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A glass of water

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A cloud