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Physical Science Basics

Physical Science

A collection of factual questions covering fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry suitable for upper primary school students.

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15 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Nov 4, 2026
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1 Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
  • A Liquid
  • B Gas
  • C Solid
  • D Plasma
2 What is the force that pulls objects toward the centre of the Earth?
  • A Magnetism
  • B Friction
  • C Gravity
  • D Inertia
3 Which form of energy is produced by the vibration of objects?
  • A Sound
  • B Light
  • C Chemical
  • D Nuclear
4 What is the primary source of light and heat for the Earth?
  • A The Moon
  • B The Sun
  • C Lightning
  • D Fire
5 Which material is a good conductor of electricity?
  • A Rubber
  • B Wood
  • C Copper
  • D Plastic
6 What happens when water reaches a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius at sea level?
  • A It freezes
  • B It turns into gas
  • C It becomes a solid
  • D It turns into oil
7 Which simple machine consists of a rigid bar that pivots on a fulcrum?
  • A Pulley
  • B Lever
  • C Screw
  • D Wedge
8 What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?
  • A Weight
  • B Volume
  • C Mass
  • D Density
9 Which of these is a pure substance made of only one type of atom?
  • A Water
  • B Salt
  • C Element
  • D Air
10 What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas?
  • A Evaporation
  • B Condensation
  • C Freezing
  • D Melting
11 Which force opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other?
  • A Gravity
  • B Magnetism
  • C Friction
  • D Tension
12 What do we call a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily?
  • A Conductor
  • B Insulator
  • C Circuit
  • D Magnet
13 What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its properties?
  • A Molecule
  • B Compound
  • C Atom
  • D Cell
14 Which type of energy is stored in food and batteries?
  • A Kinetic
  • B Chemical
  • C Thermal
  • D Magnetic
15 What do like poles of two magnets do when placed near each other?
  • A Attract
  • B Repel
  • C Vibrate
  • D Heat up
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