6th Grade Science Energetic Connections

Question 1

A tool used to measure the mass of an object.

Answer 1

Triple beam balance

Question 2

The ability to take in. Some material _________ light.

Answer 2

Absorb

Question 2

To remain the same in quantity or amount

Answer 2

conserved

Question 3

The state of matter where molecules are far apart and move freely.

Answer 3

Gases

Question 4

This type of energy is related to the distance between two magnetic materials.

Answer 4

Magnetic Potential Energy

Question 4

The ability to bounce off a surface.

Answer 4

Reflect

Question 4

Refers to a system where atoms and molecules are not allowed to enter or leave the system

Answer 4

Closed system

Question 5

Properties or things that can change, be changed or vary during an investigation. These affect the result of an experiment.

Answer 5

Variables

Question 5

Explains how energy and/or motion moves from one object to another

Answer 5

Energy Transfer

Question 6

This ties what we already know about the concept to the claim and evidence.

Answer 6

Reasoning

Question 7

Associated with the difference in temperatures between objects.

Answer 7

Heat Energy

Question 9

A change in an objects position. Could be described as a change in distance, time and/or direction.

Answer 9

Motion

Question 10

Relates to the transfer of heat from warmer objects to colder objects due to the motion of molecules.

Answer 10

Heat Transfer

Question 10

The state of matter where molecules are close together and move within fixed positions in a rigid structure.

Answer 10

Solid

Question 12

A unit to measure force. Weight is the measure of the force of gravity and can be measured with this unit.

Answer 12

Newton

Question 12

This describes whether a substance is a solid, liquid or gas.

Answer 12

State of Matter

Question 13

The transfer of light through electromagnetic waves. Does not require matter to transfer heat.

Answer 13

Radiation

Question 15

A push or pull on something.

Answer 15

Force

Question 16

refers to how the mass within a closed system remains the same regardless of the energy transformations in the system.

Answer 16

Conservation of mass

Question 18

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Answer 18

Kinetic Energy

Question 19

The metric unit for mass.

Answer 19

Gram

Question 21

This tool is used to measure the force on an object.

Answer 21

Spring Scale

Question 22

Heat energy moving from one place to another due to the motion of the warm and cold masses of fluid.

Answer 22

Convection

Question 23

This type of energy is when an object changes energy by stretching, compressing, twisting, and bending.

Answer 23

Elastic Potential Energy

Question 24

This type of energy is described as “Stored Energy”. The energy an object has due to it’s shape or position.

Answer 24

Potential Energy

Question 25

Type of energy associated with light generated by the sun.

Answer 25

Solar Energy

Question 26

A physical change in which matter becomes more dense due to temperature change.

Answer 26

Thermal contraction

Question 27

The state of matter where molecules are close together and move in a random motion. They “flow”…)

Answer 27

Liquid

Question 29

The force of gravity acting on an object.

Answer 29

Weight

Question 30

The transfer of energy through the motion and collision of particles from one substance to another.

Answer 30

Conduction

Question 31

The law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred (converted) into different forms.

Answer 31

Law of Conservation of Energy

Question 32

A physical change where matter increases in size due to a temperature change

Answer 32

thermal expansion

Question 33

This type of energy occurs due to the separation or height above the Earth.

Answer 33

Gravitational Potential Energy