What is a force?
A push or pull on an object
Something that only makes objects move fast
A type of energy only found in magnets
A force only happens when objects stop
What does gravity do?
Makes objects float in the air
Pulls objects toward the ground
Stops objects from moving
Pushes objects away from Earth
Which is the best example of friction?
A person standing still
A ball flying through the air
A book sliding and slowing down on a table
A magnet pulling metal
Give an example of a push
pushing a door open / pushing a chair.
Give an example of a pull
pulling a drawer / pulling a rope
Give an example of high friction
car tyres on a road / walking on rough ground
Give an example of low friction
sliding on ice / a slide in a playground.
Why do car tyres have high friction?
Car tyres have high friction so they can grip the road and not slip.
What happens when two objects fall?
They fall at the same speed (if there is no air resistance), even if one is heavier.
What happens when opposite magnet poles meet?
Opposite poles attract and pull towards each other.
What happens when the same poles meet?
The same poles repel and push away from each other.
What is soil made of?
Only sand
Only water
Rock, air, water, and organic matter
Only rocks
Which soil is best for plants?
Sand
Rock
Clay
Loam
