Parallel Assessment in Science 3

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Name: ___________________________
Grade & Section: ________________ Score: ______
Test I- Multiple Choice Test

1. Which sentence shows that the sun gives us heat and light?
A. It is warmer and brighter on a sunny day.
B. It is warmer indoors on a cold day.
C. We need clothes to keep warm in winter.
D. Many homes have a fireplace.

2. What is the best way to stay cool in the summer?

A. Stand in the sun.
B. Stand in the shade.
C. Wear heavy sweaters.
D. Do not wear heavy sweaters.

3. Why does a jacket keep you warm in winter?

A. It produces heat.
B. It attracts heat.
C. It traps body heat.
D. It is dark in color.

4. Which of the following is an electrical heat source?

A. candle B. engine C. fire D. toaster

5. Which of the following is a mechanical heat source?

A. computer B. car C. light bulb D.toaster

6. If you rub your hands together quickly for a little while, what will happen?
A. They will cool off B. They will warm up.
C. They will give off light. D. They will give off electricity.

7. If you put hand lotion on your hands and rub them together, what difference will you notice?
A. They will wrinkle. B. They make sparks.
C. They heat up quickly. D. They heat up slowly.

9. Why is oil added to a car engine?

A. To reduce heat made by the engine.
B. To give the car energy to move.
C. To make it heavier and move faster.
D. To make the car shiny

10. What would happen to plants if you took away light for a long time?
A. They would have flowers.
B. They would die.
C. They would make fruit.
D. They would grow more slowly.
Test II
Directions: Choose your answer on the box below. Write only the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided.

A. Weight F. Force

B. Gravity G. Net force

C. Inertia H. Balance force

D. Mass I. Unbalanced force

E. Friction

______1. a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and the distance
between the objects
______2. the force that opposes motion
______3. the amount of matter in an object
______4. The measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object; its value can change with
the location of the object in the universe
______5. the combination of all forces acting on an object
______6. This force exists when the net force >/<0 and there is a change in the motion of the
object
______7. the tendency of an object to resist changes in motion
______8. a push or pull acting on an object
______9. the following always causes change in speed, direction, or both
______10.the net forces equal 0 N, they are which of the following?

Test III-Modified True/False

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

_____ 1. Mass is a measure of the force of gravity on an object.

_____ 2. Most objects have at least two forces acting on them at all times.
_____ 3. If opposing forces are unequal in strength, the net force is less than zero.
_____ 4. The SI unit for weight is the newton.
_____ 5. When two forces act on an object in the same direction, the net force equals zero.
_____ 6. When forces act in opposite directions on an object, they are subtracted to yield the net
force.
_____ 7. Every sport involves forces.
_____ 8. Forces are always balanced when they act on an object in the same direction.
_____ 9. Whenever an object is stationary, it has no forces acting on it.
_____10. Two forces acting in the same direction always result in a stronger force.