Physical Science

Help Questions

2nd Grade Science › Physical Science

Questions 1 - 10
1

Based on the data provided, which material should Ash use to build his shelf?

Screen shot 2020 06 02 at 2.06.20 pm

Material 1

Material 2

Material 3

None of these materials

Explanation

This data table provides information to analyze different materials. In the case of Myles, "Material 2" is weak and soft, which does not make an excellent material for a shelf. He would want to pick a material that is hard and would support the weight of items displayed. This leaves "Materials 1 and 3" for consideration. "Material 1" is flexible, which could be a poor quality for a shelf. "Material 3" is strong, hard, and not flexible; it would be the best material for a shelf.

2

Which of these photos demonstrates a change from heating or cooling that cannot be reversed?

Fudge Brownies, Snack, Chocolate

Ice Cubes, Ice, Cold, Frozen

White Board, Startup, Start-Up

Pieces Of The Puzzle, Puzzle, Patience

Explanation

The photo that demonstrates a change that cannot be reversed is the pan of brownies. Writing with markers can be erased and reversed, ice cubes can be heated and cooled multiple times between states, and a puzzle can be taken apart and put back together. Once the ingredients are mixed into a batter and then heated, the brownies cannot be turned into mixture again.

3

Will says some changes caused by heating cannot be reversed. Angelo says some changes can be reversed.

Their father takes a popsicle out of the freezer and sets it on the counter. The popsicle begins to melt. He gets a call and puts it back into the freezer.

Using this example who is correct, Will or Angelo, and why?

Will; He is correct because this is a change that cannot be reversed. Once the popsicle has started to melt, there is no changing that.

Angelo; He is correct because this is a change that can be reversed. If the popsicle were melting and put back into the freezer, it would refreeze and become solid again.

There is not enough information to decide who is correct.

Neither of the boys is correct.

Explanation

In the situation presented, Angelo is correct. The changes to the popsicle can be reversed. Once it has been heated up and starts to melt, there is a change. In this case, their father puts it back into the freezer when he gets the call; this would cause the popsicle to refreeze. In some instances, these changes can not be reversed, but in this example, it is possible.

4

Which photo represents whole objects being broken down into smaller pieces to make something new?

Pizza, Drink, Food, Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

Origami, Paper, Sailing, Sailboat, Boat

Watermelon, Melon, Juicy, Fruit, Food

Shock-Headed Boletus, Mushroom, Rac

Explanation

The photo that represents an object being broken down into smaller pieces to make something new is the pizza. The individual ingredients are added to make the entire pizza. Olives are cut up, tomatoes crushed, peppers cut, etc. to be added onto the crust and baked. This is an example of something new being created from the smaller pieces of objects being broken up.

5

Once an object has been disassembled it's parts are no longer usable.

True

False

Explanation

The statement presented in the question is false. You can take an object, break it into small pieces, and then put it back together to create something new. If you were to build a castle with blocks, you could knock it down and build something else instead. This is a simple example of making something new out of the pieces of something else.

6

Which observational data is based on evidence and NOT an opinion?

Half of the basketball team wears blue sneakers. Our team is losing this season, so we need to change our shoe colors.

Jack measured his tomato plant in his garden every day. It grew to four feet tall over the summer. It is his favorite plant.

I saw Sawney go for a run every morning at 9:00 AM while I was out watering my plants in March.

Lexi thinks she is a better bowler when she uses the pink ball, but she likes the purple ball the best.

Explanation

Observational data is information that can be collected with our five senses. It the account must be based on evidence, there should be data provided and no mention of personal thoughts, feelings, or opinions. "I saw Sawney go for a run every morning at 9:00 AM while I was out watering my plants in March." This statement using factual evidence and does not include personal opinion.

7

Which photo represents whole objects being broken down into smaller pieces to make something new?

Pizza, Drink, Food, Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

Origami, Paper, Sailing, Sailboat, Boat

Watermelon, Melon, Juicy, Fruit, Food

Shock-Headed Boletus, Mushroom, Rac

Explanation

The photo that represents an object being broken down into smaller pieces to make something new is the pizza. The individual ingredients are added to make the entire pizza. Olives are cut up, tomatoes crushed, peppers cut, etc. to be added onto the crust and baked. This is an example of something new being created from the smaller pieces of objects being broken up.

8

Which statement is based on opinion instead of evidence?

Ceramic, Ceramic Tile

Artists love to make mosaic pieces of artwork.

Mosaic pieces of artwork are examples of breaking up larger pieces and putting them together to make something new.

Pieces of mosaic artwork are made of tile, glass, ceramic, and other pieces of material.

Mosaic art pieces can come in multiple colors, patterns, and designs.

Explanation

Personal opinion statements will include thoughts and feelings from the author. "Artists love to make mosaic pieces of artwork." is a statement that provides for individual ideas and makes a sweeping statement that "artists love to make mosaics." This is not something that can be proved scientifically and is just one person's opinion.

9

An example of a change caused by heating or cooling that can be reversed would be the melting of a candy bar and then putting it into the refrigerator to reset the chocolate.

True

False

Explanation

The statement above is a true statement and example of how heating and cooling can be reversed. If you melt a candy bar, the chocolate goes from a solid to a liquid. This can be reversed, and the candy bar can be returned to a solid-state by freezing or cooling it. Some changes cannot be reversed, but this example can be reversed.

10

Will says some changes caused by heating cannot be reversed. Angelo says some changes can be reversed.

Their father takes a popsicle out of the freezer and sets it on the counter. The popsicle begins to melt. He gets a call and puts it back into the freezer.

Using this example who is correct, Will or Angelo, and why?

Will; He is correct because this is a change that cannot be reversed. Once the popsicle has started to melt, there is no changing that.

Angelo; He is correct because this is a change that can be reversed. If the popsicle were melting and put back into the freezer, it would refreeze and become solid again.

There is not enough information to decide who is correct.

Neither of the boys is correct.

Explanation

In the situation presented, Angelo is correct. The changes to the popsicle can be reversed. Once it has been heated up and starts to melt, there is a change. In this case, their father puts it back into the freezer when he gets the call; this would cause the popsicle to refreeze. In some instances, these changes can not be reversed, but in this example, it is possible.

Page 1 of 31