Matter (1.

1)

A. Write the number of the correct answer in the brackets.

1. Liquids that are ________ than water will sink to the ( )

bottom.
(1) heavier
(2) lighter
(3) more colourful
(4) less dense

2. A liquid is different from a gas because it has a definite ( )

________.
(1) volume
(2) shape
(3) weight
(4) size

3. An example of a solid which can change its shape ( )

easily by using our hands is ________.
(1) steel
(2) cork
(3) wood
(4) plasticine

4. Where do fishes get oxygen when they breathe? ( )

(1) Fishes come to the water surface to breathe.
(2) Fishes get oxygen in the water.
(3) Fishes do not need oxygen to live.
(4) Fishes get oxygen from sea-weed.

5. Green plants convert ________ to ________ during ( )

photosynthesis.
(1) nitrogen . . . oxygen
(2) oxygen . . . carbon dioxide
(3) nitrogen . . . hydrogen
(4) carbon dioxide . . . oxygen

B. Write "T" for true and "F" for false.

1. Air is a matter because it takes up space and has ( )
weight.

2. Mud in a stream is an example of liquid soil. ( )

3. Light from the sun is a matter. ( )

4. An inflated ball is heavier than a deflated ball. ( )

5. A piece of solid iron can be melted into liquid form. ( )

C. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word.

1. Some solids float on water because it is ____________ than water.

2. Green plants require ____________, ____________ and

____________ to make food.

3. All living things need ____________ in the air to live.

4. Air can be compressed by pumping it into a basketball or

__________ by heating.

5. When things burn, __________ is used.