Physical Science - 2nd Grade Science
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Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
What is the temperature outside?
Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
What is the temperature outside?
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A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine the temperature, so we would use a thermometer.
Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine the temperature, so we would use a thermometer.
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Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
How hot is the hot chocolate?
Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
How hot is the hot chocolate?
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Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine how hot the hot chocolate is, so we would use a thermometer.
Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine how hot the hot chocolate is, so we would use a thermometer.
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Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
How heavy is the book?
Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
How heavy is the book?
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Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object, or to determine how heavy or light something is.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine how heavy the book is, so we would use a scale.
Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object, or to determine how heavy or light something is.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine how heavy the book is, so we would use a scale.
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Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
How long is the desk?
Select the tool you would use to answer the question provided.
How long is the desk?
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Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine how long the desk is, so we would use a ruler.
Let's take a look at the tools given in the answer choices:
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of something, or to determine how hot or cold something is.
A scale is used to determine the weight of an object.
A measuring cup is used to determine the amount of something. Measuring cups are often used in baking. For example, if a recipe called for two cups of sugar, you would use a measuring cup to measure out two cups of sugar.
A ruler is used to measure the length of something.
Based on the question, we are trying to determine how long the desk is, so we would use a ruler.
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A new object can be created using the pieces of something else.
A new object can be created using the pieces of something else.
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The statement presented in the question is true. 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.
The statement presented in the question is true. 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.
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Once an object has been disassembled it's parts are no longer usable.
Once an object has been disassembled it's parts are no longer usable.
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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.
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.
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Kelly is trying to decide which item number is most likely describing the seashell below based on its observable properties. Looking at the data table, which item is the best match?
Kelly is trying to decide which item number is most likely describing the seashell below based on its observable properties. Looking at the data table, which item is the best match?
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The item that is most likely describing the seashell is "Item 1". A seashell has all of the matching observable properties, so it could be classified in the same category. A seashell is hard, does not bounce, is irregularly shaped, tan, and would feel rough to the touch. None of the other items would be a match.
The item that is most likely describing the seashell is "Item 1". A seashell has all of the matching observable properties, so it could be classified in the same category. A seashell is hard, does not bounce, is irregularly shaped, tan, and would feel rough to the touch. None of the other items would be a match.
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Ralph made a table with the descriptions of four mystery items, and his friend Steven had to guess which item was describing a teddy bear's observable property. Which item should Steven choose as the teddy bear's description?
Ralph made a table with the descriptions of four mystery items, and his friend Steven had to guess which item was describing a teddy bear's observable property. Which item should Steven choose as the teddy bear's description?
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Steven should guess "Item 4" is a match to his teddy bear because they share the same observable properties. The teddy bear is brown, soft, smooth, would not bounce, and is an irregular shape. The other items could not be classified as a teddy bear.
Steven should guess "Item 4" is a match to his teddy bear because they share the same observable properties. The teddy bear is brown, soft, smooth, would not bounce, and is an irregular shape. The other items could not be classified as a teddy bear.
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Which answer choice could be classified as "Item 2"?
Which answer choice could be classified as "Item 2"?
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"Item 2" is described as hard, not bouncy, square, green, and smooth to the touch. When reviewing the answer choices, they are all green but have other observable properties that would not allow them to be classified as "Item 2". The tennis ball is round, the block is rough on top and rectangular, and the leaves are irregular shaped. The only answer choice that matches the characteristics is the cube.
"Item 2" is described as hard, not bouncy, square, green, and smooth to the touch. When reviewing the answer choices, they are all green but have other observable properties that would not allow them to be classified as "Item 2". The tennis ball is round, the block is rough on top and rectangular, and the leaves are irregular shaped. The only answer choice that matches the characteristics is the cube.
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Observable properties classify all of the items listed. What observable property are all of the items in "Category 3" sorted by?
Observable properties classify all of the items listed. What observable property are all of the items in "Category 3" sorted by?
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Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 3," all of the items are brown, so they are classified by color.
Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 3," all of the items are brown, so they are classified by color.
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What does the term disassemble mean? Example: I need to disassemble the tower I made of blocks so I can make a rocket ship instead.
What does the term disassemble mean? Example: I need to disassemble the tower I made of blocks so I can make a rocket ship instead.
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The term disassemble means to take something apart. In this case, the child is taking apart a tower that has already been built to make something new. Objects can be disassembled, and their parts use for other projects.
The term disassemble means to take something apart. In this case, the child is taking apart a tower that has already been built to make something new. Objects can be disassembled, and their parts use for other projects.
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Observable properties classify all of the items listed. What observable property are all of the items in "Category 1" sorted by?
Observable properties classify all of the items listed. What observable property are all of the items in "Category 1" sorted by?
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Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 1," all of the items are rectangular, so they are classified by shape.
Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 1," all of the items are rectangular, so they are classified by shape.
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Observable properties classify all of the items listed. What observable property are all of the items in "Category 2" sorted by?
Observable properties classify all of the items listed. What observable property are all of the items in "Category 2" sorted by?
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Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 2," all of the items are round, so they are classified by shape.
Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 2," all of the items are round, so they are classified by shape.
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Observable properties classify all of the items listed. Which category would Rishi put a green gummy bear in based on its properties?
Observable properties classify all of the items listed. Which category would Rishi put a green gummy bear in based on its properties?
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A green gummy bear would not fit into any of the categories based on its observable physical characteristics. "Category 1" is all rectangular or square objects, "Category 2" are round items, and "Category 3" is all brown items. A green gummy bear would need to be placed in a new category.
A green gummy bear would not fit into any of the categories based on its observable physical characteristics. "Category 1" is all rectangular or square objects, "Category 2" are round items, and "Category 3" is all brown items. A green gummy bear would need to be placed in a new category.
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Which answer choice could be classified as "Item 4"?
Which answer choice could be classified as "Item 4"?
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When looking at items or materials, we can classify them based on their observable properties. If we look at the different descriptions of all four items and then think about a tennis ball, some similarities can be found between item 4 and a tennis ball. They can be described with the same properties, so they fall into the same category.
When looking at items or materials, we can classify them based on their observable properties. If we look at the different descriptions of all four items and then think about a tennis ball, some similarities can be found between item 4 and a tennis ball. They can be described with the same properties, so they fall into the same category.
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Ivy is trying to decide which item is most like a fuzzy refrigerator magnet based on its properties. Looking at the data table, which item is the best match?
Ivy is trying to decide which item is most like a fuzzy refrigerator magnet based on its properties. Looking at the data table, which item is the best match?
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When looking at items or materials, we can classify them based on their observable properties. If we look at the different descriptions of all three items and then think about a baseball, some similarities can be found between item 2 and a baseball. They can be described with the same properties, so they fall into the same category.
When looking at items or materials, we can classify them based on their observable properties. If we look at the different descriptions of all three items and then think about a baseball, some similarities can be found between item 2 and a baseball. They can be described with the same properties, so they fall into the same category.
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Observable properties classify all of the items listed. Which category would Montel put a notebook in based on its features?
Observable properties classify all of the items listed. Which category would Montel put a notebook in based on its features?
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Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 3," all of the things are brown, so they are classified by color. In "Category 2," all of the items are round, so they are sorted by shape. In "Category 1," all of the things are square or rectangular, so they are also categorized by shapes. The category that a notebook would best fit in is "Category 1".
Observable properties are characteristics of an object or material that can be gathered using the five senses. When looking through each category, there is a common property that groups the items. In "Category 3," all of the things are brown, so they are classified by color. In "Category 2," all of the items are round, so they are sorted by shape. In "Category 1," all of the things are square or rectangular, so they are also categorized by shapes. The category that a notebook would best fit in is "Category 1".
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Sam put a whole watermelon in a box. She described it to her sister using observable properties, and her sister had to guess what it is. Which set of properties matches the watermelon?
Sam put a whole watermelon in a box. She described it to her sister using observable properties, and her sister had to guess what it is. Which set of properties matches the watermelon?
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An observable property is something that describes an item or material and is gathered using the five senses. A whole watermelon is round, green, hard, and smooth. Someone could touch and see an entire watermelon and find all of these properties are true.
An observable property is something that describes an item or material and is gathered using the five senses. A whole watermelon is round, green, hard, and smooth. Someone could touch and see an entire watermelon and find all of these properties are true.
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Brittany has a game to play with her friends. She will describe a material or object by its observable properties, and they have to guess what she is thinking of.
"The object I am thinking of is round, smooth, hard, and reddish in color." Which object is she thinking about?
Brittany has a game to play with her friends. She will describe a material or object by its observable properties, and they have to guess what she is thinking of.
"The object I am thinking of is round, smooth, hard, and reddish in color." Which object is she thinking about?
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The object that Brittany is thinking about has to be round, reddish in color, hard, and smooth. The yarn is soft, the baseball is white, and the mushroom is rough with a bottom that is not round, so none of these items meet ALL of the properties. The floating ball is red, hard, smooth, and round, so it meets all of the characteristics listed. Observable properties are a way to describe an item or material and gather information about the world around you.
The object that Brittany is thinking about has to be round, reddish in color, hard, and smooth. The yarn is soft, the baseball is white, and the mushroom is rough with a bottom that is not round, so none of these items meet ALL of the properties. The floating ball is red, hard, smooth, and round, so it meets all of the characteristics listed. Observable properties are a way to describe an item or material and gather information about the world around you.
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Angie has a game to play with her friends. She will describe a material or object by its observable properties, and they have to guess what she is thinking of.
"The object I am thinking of is round, smooth, soft, and green." Which object is she thinking about?
Angie has a game to play with her friends. She will describe a material or object by its observable properties, and they have to guess what she is thinking of.
"The object I am thinking of is round, smooth, soft, and green." Which object is she thinking about?
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Angie is using observable properties to describe an object. Observable properties are characteristics describing an item or material gathered with our five senses. The only item that completely meets all of the same features is the peas. The egg is hard, the green beans are not round, and the chickpeas are tan.
Angie is using observable properties to describe an object. Observable properties are characteristics describing an item or material gathered with our five senses. The only item that completely meets all of the same features is the peas. The egg is hard, the green beans are not round, and the chickpeas are tan.
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