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1 Complete the sentences about the properties of materials.

resistantabsorbentflexiblefragilerigidwaterproof

a. A kitchen sponge

b. An umbrella

c. A can

absorbent

is

is

because it repels water.

is

because it does not change shape easily.

d. A rubber band

e. A glass jar

f. A stone wall

because it can soak up water.

is

because it changes shape easily.

is

because it breaks easily.

is

because it does not break easily.

2 Choose the correct word to make sentences about mixtures.

a. I can / cant see the different materials in saltwater.
b. I can / cant see the different materials in a salad.
c. I can / cant see the different materials in a milkshake.
d. I can / cant see the different materials in a cup of coffee with milk.
e. I can / cant the different materials in a bowl of cereal with milk.

) or a cross ().

3 Complete each box with a tick (

Solid
Definite shape

Liquid

Gas

Definite volume

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4 How can we change the state of water? Write the correct process.
a. We use this process to change water from a liquid to a solid.

b. We use this process to change water from a solid to a liquid.

c. We use this process to change water from a liquid to a gas.

5 Order and label the different ways to separate materials in a mixture.

sievingfilteringevaporating

a.

sieving
1

b.

c.

6 Complete the sentences with the forms of energy.

chemicalsoundelectricalkineticlightthermal
a

A vibrating drum is an

The Sun produces

example of

and
energy.

energy.

Lots of things in our

Food contains
chemical

energy.

Moving things have

homes use
energy.

energy.

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7 Label the different types of energy in the picture.

a. light and thermal energy

d.

b.

c.

f.
e.

g.

8 Correct the sentences about electrical conductors and insulators. Change one word in
each sentence.
a. Electricity passes through electrical insulators very easily.
Electricity passes through electrical conductors very easily.
b. Electrical conductors dont allow electricity to pass through them.

c. Metals and water are very good electrical insulators.

d. Wood and plastic are very good electrical conductors.

e. It is important to cover electrical cables in metal.

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