Friction and Movement: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 1 Science

Question 1

What will happen to a ball rolling on the ground if there is a lot of friction?

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It will slow down and stop.

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It will roll faster.

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It will continue rolling at the same speed.

Question 2

What can we do to make it easier to slide a heavy box across the floor?

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Add oil or grease

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Make the floor rougher

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Increase the weight of the box

Question 3

Why do tires have patterns on them?

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To provide better grip on the road

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To look pretty

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To make the car go faster

Question 4

Which of these will change how much friction there is between two surfaces?

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Both of the above

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The roughness of the surfaces

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The weight of the object

Question 5

Which of these would make it harder to push a box across the floor?

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Making the box heavier

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Putting wheels on the box

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Using a smooth surface

Question 6

Which surface would make a car move the fastest?

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A smooth, flat track

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A bumpy track

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A grassy track

Question 7

What will happen to a ball rolling on a smooth surface if there is friction?

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It will slow down and stop

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It will keep rolling forever

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It will speed up

Question 8

Why do we put oil on bicycle chains?

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To reduce friction and make the bike run smoothly

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To make the chain look shiny

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To protect the chain from rust

Question 9

What is the force that makes it harder to move things?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Question 10

Which of these does NOT affect the amount of friction?

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What color the objects are

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How rough the surfaces are

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How heavy the objects are

Question 11

Why do we wear shoes with rubber soles?

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To stop us from slipping

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To keep our feet warm

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To look good

Question 12

Which surface creates the most friction?

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Rough sandpaper

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Smooth ice

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Wet grass

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Oily metal

Question 13

What do brakes do in a car?

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Increase friction

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Decrease friction

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Change direction

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Stop the car

Question 14

Which object would slide down a slope the fastest?

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A ball on a smooth surface

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A book on a rough surface

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A toy car on a wet surface

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A brick on a carpet

Question 15

What is the name of the force that works against movement between two touching surfaces?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 16

Friction is a type of:

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Contact force

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Electric force

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Magnetic force

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Non-contact force

Question 17

When a toy car rolls on a carpet compared to a smooth table, which of these will happen?

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It will roll slower on the carpet.

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It will roll faster on the carpet.

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It will roll the same on both surfaces.

Question 18

Which of these surfaces would allow a book to slide down easily?

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Smooth glass

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Rough sandpaper

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Wet grass

Question 19

What is friction?

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A force that makes things move slower or stop moving

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A force that makes things move quicker

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A force that makes things move towards each other

Question 20

What can we do to make things have more friction?

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Both of the above

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Make the surface rougher

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Make the surface wet

Question 21

Why is friction useful in our daily lives?

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Both of the above

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It helps us walk and run

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It helps stop things from sliding off surfaces

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects friction?

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How hot or cold it is

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How rough the surface is

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How heavy the object is

Question 23

A ball rolls down a slope. Which force is working against its movement?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Air resistance

Question 24

How can we make things have less friction?

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Both of the above

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Use a lubricant

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Make the surface smoother

Question 25

What makes it harder for things to move?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Air resistance

Question 26

Which surface would a toy car move more easily on?

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A smooth surface

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A rough surface

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A bumpy surface

Question 27

What is a good way to reduce friction between two objects?

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Lubricate the surfaces

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Make the surfaces rougher

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Increase the weight of the objects

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects friction?

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Color of the objects

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Surface texture

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Weight of the objects

Question 29

What happens to a ball when it rolls on a rough surface compared to a smooth surface?

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It rolls slower on a rough surface

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It rolls faster on a rough surface

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It rolls the same speed on both surfaces

Question 30

Which of these would reduce friction between a car tire and the road?

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Tire treads

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Flat tires

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Square tires

Question 31

Which of these is the best example of friction?

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A car braking to a stop

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A ball rolling down a hill

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A book sitting on a table

Question 32

What causes friction between two surfaces?

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The bumps and grooves on the surfaces

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The attraction between the surfaces

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The temperature of the surfaces

Question 33

A toy car is rolling down a ramp. Which surface will make it move faster?

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Smooth surface

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Rough surface

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Wet surface

Question 34

What will happen if a ball is rolled on a carpet?

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It will slow down

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It will speed up

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It will not move

Question 35

Which surface will give a moving object the most friction?

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Sandpaper

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Ice

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Grass

Question 36

What does friction do to a moving object?

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Makes it slow down

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Makes it go faster

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Changes its direction

Question 37

What is the name of the force that stops a moving object?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Question 38

How can we make something slide more easily?

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Use more oil

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Add more weight

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Make the surface rougher

Question 39

Why does a car skid on a wet road?

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Because the tires have less grip

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Because the engine is not working properly

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Because the driver is not paying attention

Question 40

What is friction?

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A force

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A property

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A type of energy

Question 41

How can you make something have more friction?

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Use a rough surface

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Use a smooth surface

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Add oil

Question 42

Which of these has the most friction?

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A car on the road

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A ball on a table

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A skate on ice

Question 43

What surface would make a toy car roll the fastest?

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A smooth, flat surface

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A bumpy road

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A grassy field

Question 44

What happens when you rub your hands together quickly?

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They feel warm.

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They feel cold.

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Nothing happens.

Question 45

Which of these toys has the most friction?

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A sled sliding on snow

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A ball rolling on a smooth floor

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A car driving on a wet road

Question 46

How can you make a toy car roll the furthest?

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Push it on a smooth surface

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Push it hard

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Push it gently

Question 47

What material would be best for brake pads on a bike?

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Rubber

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Wood

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Metal

Question 48

Which of these activities has the most friction?

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Riding a bike on a dirt path

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Walking on a smooth floor

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Jumping on a trampoline

Question 49

What is the most important factor that affects friction?

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Surface roughness

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Speed

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Air resistance

Question 50

Which of these shows friction reducing movement?

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A ball rolling on a carpet

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A toy car speeding up on a race track

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A boat sailing across a lake

Question 51

What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

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Kinetic friction occurs when an object is moving, while static friction occurs when an object is at rest

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Static friction occurs when an object is moving, while kinetic friction occurs when an object is at rest

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Static and kinetic friction are the same thing

Question 52

On which surface would a toy car move most easily?

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Smooth ice

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Rough sandpaper

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Soft carpet

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Bumpy grass

Question 53

What happens when friction is increased?

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The object slows down

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The object speeds up

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The object stays the same

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The object changes direction

Question 54

Why do your hands feel warm when you rub them together?

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Friction

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Heat

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Electricity

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Pressure

Question 55

What is the name of the force that slows down moving objects?

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Friction

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Drag

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Gravity

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Inertia

Question 56

Which object would have the highest friction?

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A metal ball on a concrete floor

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A rubber ball on a wooden floor

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A plastic ball on a metal floor

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A wooden ball on a rubber floor