Let's Learn About Motion
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
73
Motion is when something moves or changes its place. When you run on the Hale playground, you are in motion. Cars driving down the road are an example of straight motion. When you ride on a merry-go-round, that's circular motion. Have you ever watched a butterfly fly? It moves in a zigzag motion! So, whether it’s you, a car, a merry-go-round, or a butterfly - when you move, you are in motion!
Question 1
What does 'motion' mean?
A
Running fast
B
Eating food
C
Reading a book
D
Moving or changing place
Explanation. In the context, 'motion' is described as when something moves or changes its place.
E
Sleeping
Question 2
What is an example of straight motion?
A
Running in a circle
B
A butterfly flying
C
Cars driving down the road
Explanation. Cars driving down the road is an example of straight motion as they move in a straight line.
D
Riding on a merry-go-round
E
Jumping up and down
Question 3
How does a butterfly move?
A
In a straight line
B
In a circle
C
In a zigzag motion
Explanation. A butterfly moves in a zigzag pattern as per the text.
D
Does not move
E
Backwards
Question 4
What is an example of circular motion?
A
Running in the playground
B
Cars driving down the road
C
A butterfly flying
D
Jumping
E
Riding on a merry-go-round
Explanation. Riding on a merry-go-round is an example of circular motion because it moves in a circle.
Question 5
Are you in motion when you move?
A
Yes
Explanation. According to the text, when you move, you are in motion.
B
No
C
Only when running
D
Only when jumping
E
Only when walking
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